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TVS Motor Company inducts Vijay Sankar and Shailesh Haribhakti as independent directors

Kuok Meng Xiong, independent director of the company, will step down as independent director effective close of business hours of the ensuing Annual General Meeting 2024, owing to his increased business commitments and personal reasons. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Vijay Sankar, whose appointment becomes effective on March 20, 2024, holds several independent directorships and trustee positions, including at Oriental Hotels Ltd and the Transport Corporation of India. Shailesh Haribhakti, who joins the board on April 1, 2024, is a certified internal auditor, financial planner and fraud examiner with over five decades of experience.

Alcobev companies seek clarification on classification between brand extension and surrogate advertising

Draft guidelines indicate that celebrities and social media influencers must avoid promoting restricted products, such as alcohol or tobacco.

As stated by two alcobev companies, the Central Consumer Protection Authority’s (CCPA) new directive requires the companies to submit details highlighting their business activities related to brand extensions.

Google v/s Internet companies: CCI refuses to grant interim relief to internet companies

While it's unclear if national security concerns were a factor in this round of app blocks, the inclusion of apps from countries other than China and Hong Kong suggests broader regulatory scrutiny. (Image source: Unsplash)

People Interactive, which runs Shaadi.com and Mebigo Labs, which runs Kuku FM, had sought interim relief.

Angel One announces partnership with IPL

A still from the ad

This partnership with BCCI underscores Angel One’s long-term vision and commitment to unlocking new avenues for growth and expansion.

Unacademy launches new campaign with Sachin Tendulkar

Filings show Tendulkar and Whiteboard Capital are currently on the board of directors of the holding firm named SRT10 Athleisure Pvt Ltd.

The film shot at an Unacademy Centre, captures Tendulkar and a team of Unacademy Educators cheering on a student as she strives to crack her dream exam.

Wipro appoints Anne-Marie Rowland as CEO of Capco

Rowland joined Capco 14 years ago and has deep Consulting expertise in business change management, innovation, and transformation.

Lance Levy, who led Capco as CEO for over a decade, assumes a Strategic Advisor role to continue to support Capco and Wipro’s overall Consulting strategy.

SEBI agrees to hold off on Subhash Chandra summons for 3 weeks amid fund diversion case

Under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, RPs are appointed by the tribunal to carry on the financial affairs and process the claims against a person admitted to the insolvency resolution process.

SEBI has also said that they might issue a corrigendum addressing the concerns raised by Chandra regarding the summons.

Central Government designates PIB Fact Check Unit as official fact-checking body under IT Rules 2021 clause

The ministry stated that it has received concerns from Honorable Members of Parliament, statutory organizations, and public grievances regarding content on OTT platforms.

The PIB’s fact check unit has been appointed as the Central Govt fact check unit, as per the notification.

Gaurav Soni appointed as Perfetti Van Melle’s head of media

In his career spanning over 15 years, Soni has worked with some of the top companies and agencies like Samsung Electronics, Starcom, Mindshare, Dainik Jagran, Lodestar Universal Mccann, Dentsu Communications, The Nielsen Company.

In his last role, Soni was head of media at Domino’s. He joined the company in 2022.

Castrol and bp sign Shah Rukh Khan as brand ambassador

As soon as the news of Khan being admitted to the hospital began doing the rounds, netizens and fans on social media wished for his speedy recovery.

Over the next two years, Shah Rukh Khan will feature in digital, print, and TV campaigns for bp and Castrol, showcasing their wide range of products.