SEBI and Finfluencers: Regulator proposes to restrict regulated entities’ association with unregistered finfluencers

Prathap Suthan criticized the current ecosystem for lacking accountability, allowing clients to arm-twist agencies into lopsided contracts, unpaid pitches, and overburdened deliverables.

The Sebi-registered entities or intermediaries should have no relation with the unregistered finfluencers for any promotion or advertisement of their services, the paper proposed.

Bookstrapping: The Power of One Thought – Master Your Mind, Master Your Life by BK Shivani

With various anecdotes, Sister Shivani talks about the fallacy of our impulsive reactions and how we never take responsibility for ourselves, ‘taking the remote control of our mind’ and handing it over to random individuals. (Image source: Amazon)

In The Power of One Thought – Master Your Mind, Master Your Life, the author, BK Shivani, touches upon step-by-step manual for using guided meditations, self-care techniques, personality development activities, reflection exercises and a lot more.

IDFC First Bank bags the title sponsorship of BCCI

The sponsorship will commence with IDFC First Bank being the title sponsor for the 3-match ODI series against Australia starting from September. (Image source: BCCI)

IDFC First Bank has bagged the title sponsorship for all of the international and domestic home matches of the BCCI.

YoungGuns Class Of 2023: FCB India’s Vipasha Chauhan

After five years of passionately creating ads and ideas, Vipasha Chauhan who is the creative group head - art, FCB India has won a Cannes Gold Lion in Industry Craft in 2023. One of the most impactful work of hers is ‘Untangling the Politics of Hair.’

Vipasha Chauhan, creative group head – Art, FCB India, is a part of the team that won India’s first Cannes Gold Lion in Industry Craft.

YoungGuns Class Of 2023: Talented’s Karishma Changroth and Teresa Sebastian

Karishma Changroth worked on India's most awarded campaign in Cannes Lion history: 'The Unfiltered History’ Tour for VICE media; winning 3 Grand Prix and a Titanium Lion among a slew of others. Teresa Sebastian, who also won a Cannes Lion, her Razorpay's AI campaign, a mesmerising blend of technology and artistry showcased her vision and reimagination that helped audiences connect even deeper with the booming startup culture of India. (From left to right: Karishma Changroth and Teresa Sebastian)

Karishma Changroth and Teresa Sebastian have worked with some of the most innovative startups and tech brands. The duo are Cannes Lions winners too.

Goenkas move SAT against SEBI’s confirmatory order

The regulatory body’s investigation into Zee founders, primarily focusing on Subhash Chandra and Puneet Goenka, reportedly uncovered the potential diversion of approximately Rs 20 billion ($241 million) from the company. This figure is roughly ten times larger than SEBI's initial estimates, raising concerns about financial irregularities within Zee. (Image sourced via CNBC TV-18)

Punit Goenka argued that such an order before the investigation’s completion was unjust, seeking an interim stay and the quashing of the SEBI order.

Weekly Shorts: Tap the right holiday influencers during festive and winter season

Choosing the right holiday influencers to amplify your enticing Halloween, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas, and even Diwali deals stands as the pivotal task. (Representative Image: Toni Hukkanen via Unsplash)

What’s buzzing in influencer marketing and the creator ecosystem? What’s the next big thing coming down the line? Catch the big trends and hot topics in our weekly shorts.

CaratLane promotes Avnish Anand as CEO

On August 19, Titan, announced acquisition of the full stake held by the founder, Mithun Sacheti and his family members subject to completion of customary regulatory approvals.

Currently, Avnish Anand is serving as the chief operating officer of CaratLane.