Month: March 2024

Supreme Court stays govt’s fact-check unit notification; Court cites “freedom of speech”

Advertisers will change the way they spend in a cookieless world. 44 percent of advertisers anticipate shifting advertising spend to different channels, as the cookie is phased out. (Image source: Unsplash)

The order came a day after the ministry of electronics and information technology notified the fact-checking unit after the Bombay High Court refused a stay on it.

Apple – US antitrust lawsuit: Regulators accused iPhone-maker of monopolizing smartphone markets, “unlawful exclusionary behaviour”

iPhone maker gears up for major retail expansion in Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai; aims to capitalize on India's growing smartphone market and robust sales of non-smartphone products.

After antitrust lawsuits against Alphabet’s, Google, Meta Platforms and Amazon.com, US lawmakers have accused Apple of monopolizing smartphone markets.

IPL 2024: Hindware partners with RCB and Punjab Kings as an associate sponsor

Hindware extends its association as the associate sponsor for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the second consecutive year. In addition, Hindware solidifies its longstanding partnership with Punjab Kings for the third consecutive year as a sponsor.

The recent unveiling of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru jersey showcased Hindware’s placement on the non-leading arm of the players. The Hindware logo will adorn the helmets and caps of the Punjab Kings players.

Ad body ASCI to help advertisers get ready for digital data protection law

GDPR mandates that BFSI marketers get consumers' express consent before collecting their personal data for marketing purposes in the context of digital marketing.

ASCI has released a whitepaper in collaboration with legal firm Lexplosion to empower stakeholders with actionable knowledge to thrive in the evolving digital landscape.

MIB advisory urges celebs and influencers to abstain from promoting offshore online betting and gambling on social media

Google further alleges that Microsoft has engaged in similar tactics with its collaboration application, Teams, effectively locking customers into using the application even when they prefer alternatives.

Failure to comply may lead to proceedings under the provisions of Consumer Protection Act, 2019, removal/disabling of social media posts/accounts where such promotional content/advertisements/endorsements are being published, and penal action under the applicable statutes.

Centuary Mattress joins Sunrisers Hyderabad as official sleep sponsor for Tata IPL 2024

As part of the sponsorship agreement contract, the Centuary Mattress logo will be prominently displayed on the leading leg of the player’s trousers.

Centuary mattress also commands a solid market share across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana region. As a brand that is deeply rooted in Hyderabad, this partnership will help Centuary in further strengthening its presence in the Deccan community while also enhancing its brand visibility on a national scale.

How “Unilever Wife” Madhabi Puri Buch is applying FMCG Giant’s strategy on Indian stock markets

Buch highlighted the collaborative efforts between SEBI and the financial industry to explore sachetisation strategies for mutual funds. She pointed out that while the industry currently deems a Rs. 500 monthly SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) as profitable, there is a need to make smaller denominations, such as Rs. 100 or Rs. 250, economically viable. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

SEBI Chairperson, Madhabi Puri Buch, delivered a compelling speech at News18’s Rising Bharat Summit 2024, emphasising the transformative potential of sachetisation in financial products, drawing parallels to the success of the sachet model in the shampoo market.