Month: February 2024

MIB urges LCOs to submit registration details for the assignment of a national registration number

MSOs (Multi-System Operators) and HITS (Headend-In-The-Sky) operators are also instructed to ensure that LCOs with interconnection agreements submit the necessary details within the specified timeframe.(Representative image by Erik Mclean via Unsplash)

In response to challenges faced by LCOs in renewing their registrations, the ministry had issued an advisory on January 19, 2024. This advisory not only aimed to address the renewal difficulties but also served as a warning against operating without valid registration.

Stylist dyes client’s hair with Ujala; garners responses from Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart

In colour therapy, blue is considered the direct opposite of yellow and yellowish-orange hues. Thus, employing blue can effectively counterbalance hair tones that appear overly yellow or orange.

In a viral video, stylist Rahul Kalshetty is seen dying his client’s hair with Ujala. Brand’s have responded in a hilarious way. Find out.

Supreme Court grants interim protection to Halal India from ban on Halal-certified products

The notification also read that Halal certification of food products was a parallel system, which led to confusion regarding the quality of the food items, and was against the basic intention of the Act, stated the media report. (Image source: Official website)

In November 2023, Uttar Pradesh had banned the production, storage, distribution and sale Halal-certified products.

Swiggy and Talented release UI-based film during Valentine’s week

In its second season, Swiggy has again released a UI-based film, but this time it is about two 60-something empty nesters, who find their love and their way back to each other, with a little help from Swiggy.

In the world of right swipes and ghosting, this film focuses on an old school love that has a track record of 40+ years of being together.

Unused corpus of Rs 2000 crore raised may come to Paytm’s rescue

It has been stated that several players such as PhonePe, Google Pay, and banks such as HDFC Bank and State Bank of India (SBI) are deploying several thousand salesforce to attract merchants which include kirana stores and retailers. (Image source: Moneycontrol Hindi)

According to sources, Paytm would look at more such acquisitions in the coming days as it looks to defend its core payments business, which is facing the heat of the RBI action on the payments bank entity.

Consumer foods brand “Yu” raises Rs 20 crore in follow-on Series A funding taking total funding to Rs 40 cr

Yu is among the few D2C brands that penetrated multiple distribution channels including offline (6,500+ stores), online (E-Com and Q-Com servicing pan India), institutional segments and exports. (Founders Bharat Bhalla and Varun Kapoor)

The brand will look to consolidate its presence and setup a nationwide distribution network within the next 12 months.

Exclusive: Gozoop Group bags Lego’s creative mandate in India

LEGO India is joining hands with CDAC Noida supported by CPL to provide mentorship to 1-2 students per batch on their toy prototypes. (Representative image by Yulia Matvienko via Unsplash)

Lego, the Danish construction toy company was founded in 1932, completing 92 years in 2024. As per reports, the company has around 42 offices all over the world and employs more than 25000 people. 

Laqshya Media Group acquires ad rights for Cochin International Airport

The acquisition of advertising rights at Cochin International Airport provides Laqshya Media Group access to an advertising channel, enabling brands to reach a diverse and international audience. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

The ten-year contract includes provisions for static media, digital media, experiential spaces, and other advertising innovations, offering brands a comprehensive platform to showcase their products and services.