2024 is the first chapter of the AI PC; 45 percent of new laptops shipped during the year will be AI-capable

The Ministry stated that through the Global IndiaAI Summit 2024, India aspires to establish itself as a global leader in AI innovation, ensuring that AI benefits are accessible to all and contribute to the nation's socio-economic development. (Representative image by Possessed Photography via Unsplash)

The coming quarters of 2024 will see sequential shipment growth, resulting in 3 percent YoY growth for the full year, largely driven by AI PC momentum, shipment recovery across different sectors, and a fresh replacement cycle, said a Counterpoint report.

BluSmart launches #SmartCitizen campaign for 2024 elections

A month-long election awareness campaign will be executed through online and offline channels such as communication inside BluSmart EVs, in-app notifications, emailers and social media.

This initiative aims to generate awareness, empower and mobilise the voters in Delhi, Gurgaon and Bengaluru to participate actively and responsibly in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

E-commerce and gaming leading the show as top advertisers for IPL 2024

From strategic storytelling to surging CTV rates, marketers are fine-tuning their approach to win consumer attention. (Image source: @IPL)

The top advertisers in this period are Parle Products, Sporta Technologies (Dream11), Playgames 24*7 (My11circle), Vishnu Packaging (Vimal Elaichi Pan Masala) and K P Pan Foods (Kamla Pasand Silver Coated Elaichi).

Consumer durables to witness a significant surge in harsh summer

With 42 companies selected under the scheme, investments totaling Rs 4,614 crore have been made to enhance AC and LED component manufacturing, significantly increasing domestic value addition for air conditioners. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Anticipating further growth, Blue Star 25 percent growth in residential AC sales in Q1FY25.

Havas Worldwide India bolsters creative leadership team with new ECDs

Anupama Ramaswamy, chief creative officer, Havas Worldwide India, said, “Now is the time for our work to shine. And I can’t think of a better team to lead this than Neharika, Monish, Arjun and Ajitesh. I’m delighted to welcome them into the Havas family. They are a dynamic bunch, brimming with new ideas, each having their own individual strengths, which will not just help the brands we work on but also the teams. (From left to right: Ajitesh Verma, Arjun Jetly, Neharika Awal and Monish Gupta)

Based out of Gurugram, all four will report to Anupama Ramaswamy, chief creative officer of Havas Worldwide India.