February 2024 – Page 20

Amul’s 50 years in India: Not without controversies

From entering new markets in Bengaluru and Tamil Nadu to facing ideological conflicts with advocacy groups like PETA, Amul's anniversary prompts examination of its role within India's dairy industry. (Representative image by Jason Dent via Unsplash)

From Amul’s entry into the Bengaluru market to the Amul vs Aavin dispute, the dairy brand has been surrounded in various controversies over the years.

Vice Media to change content management and distribution strategy; announces layoffs

Vice will be transitioning to a studio model, following the cancellation of its "Vice News Tonight” TV program and other layoffs before Vice filed for bankruptcy. (Representative Image: Markus Winkler via Unsplash) (Representative Image: Markus Winkler via Unsplash)

The company went bankrupt last year and was sold to a Fortress Investment Group led consortium for $350million. The company is now considering selling its Refinery 29 publishing business as well.

Ranveer Singh’s Bold-ness with Care: Leveraging Bollywood’s only clutter-breaking star

If we’d expect anyone from Bollywood to voluntarily stand out, it would be Ranveer Singh. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Celebrities are usually seen sticking to advocating for generally ‘safer’ brands. Then, why did Ranveer Singh choose to break the mould by launching a sexual wellness brand?

Bajaj Auto invests Rs 45.75 crore more in Yulu Bikes

Established in 2019 by IITians Anurag Kedia and Gagandeep Makker, Pilgrim is one of the fastest-growing Beauty and Personal Care brands that offers 100+ SKUs across facecare, haircare & skincare products, makeup, and fragrances. The brand’s diverse selection of beauty products is made with ingredients sourced from various parts of the world, all of which are approved by PETA and the FDA, highlighted the company. (Image source: Claudio Schwarz via Unsplash)

Yulu has raised a total of $19.25 million (Rs 160 crore) in equity funding from its existing investors Bajaj Auto and Magna.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi identifies India as a challenging market for growth

Uber introduced several new offerings in 2024, including the premium Uber Black and the country’s first licensed app-based bus service, Uber Shuttle.

Khosrowshahi said that the company had to make some difficult decisions, including layoffs, and had to change its approach and strategy.

Pfizer partners with Publicis; launches AI platform Charlie

Seamlessly supporting multiple languages, it integrates with Yellow.ai's omnichannel customer service platform, delivering a comprehensive and personalized support experience. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

With the assistance of Publicis Groupe and the foundational technology of Marcel’s AI platform, Charlie has been designed to serve as a central nucleus for content creation, editing, fact-checking, and legal reviews, BNN Breaking stated.

Aditya Birla Group launches paints business Opus; aims for Rs 10,000 crore gross revenue within 3 years

Kumar Mangalam Birla also said that the paints business will have 120 depots, reach all cities, cover one lakh people by July and an additional 50,000 by the end of 2024. He intends to replicate the distribution reach of its cement business UltraTech in the paints business. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, said the company aims to secure a profitable second position in the market in the coming years.

Month: February 2024