UPI payments for Indian visitors in Singapore; Island nation’s tourism board and PhonePe enter strategic partnership

As part of the partnership, STB and PhonePe will invest in joint marketing efforts across India and Singapore, to promote the destination’s vibrant offerings and seamless UPI experiences across key tourism hotspots. (Image source: Unsplash)

As part of the partnership, STB and PhonePe will invest in joint marketing efforts across India and Singapore, to promote the destination’s vibrant offerings and seamless UPI experiences across key tourism hotspots.

Indian startups adopting sustainability; turning recycled plastic and botanical waste into trendy goods

Here is a selection of Indian startups pioneering the fusion of fashion and sustainability, showcasing how creativity and resourcefulness can reshape the industry while promoting environmental consciousness. (Representative Image: Etienne Girardet via Unsplash)

Indian startups are redefining fashion with eco-friendly fabrics crafted from recycled plastic and banana stems, revolutionising sustainability in style.

Delhi HC slaps Google with Rs 1 lakh fine. Find out why

1.5 Flash excels at summarization, chat applications, image and video captioning, data extraction from long documents and tables, and more. (Representative Image: Lauren Edvalson via Unsplash)

Dismissing Google’s appeal against the refusal of the grant of a patent by the Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs in 2019, the Court imposed Rs 1 lakh costs on Google LLC.

Brands to focus on in-house teams to drive influencer marketing in India

The report states that marketers should collaborate with agencies that prioritize authentic, data-driven influencer strategies, offer real-time monitoring and insights, and prioritize brand safety. (Image source: LinkedIn)

A recent EY report on influencer marketing in India states that brands are evolving their in-house teams to drive influencer marketing, while simultaneously engaging with the agencies.

Dream11’s parent Sporta Technologies is top advertiser for the first 7 IPL matches

The fantasy sports brand is also the co-presenter for IPL 2024 on both Disney Star and JioCinema. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

The brand also launched an IPL special campaign last month. The ‘Team Se Bada Kuch Nahi’ campaign for IPL 2024, featured a long line of celebrities from Rohit Sharma to Preity Zinta, to Samantha Prabhu, Supriya Pathak, KL Rahul, Sanju Samson and Suneil Shetty.

Synthetic media like deepfakes drive Cyber threats surge in India: Deloitte

According to the report, the rising prominence of GCCs, highlighting India's increasing ability to meet international tech demands, is a key contributor to the country’s growth. (Representative Image: Towfiqu barbhuiya via Unsplash)

As per Deloitte’s trends report 2024, enterprises must manage GenAI-related risks through integrated risk mitigation and governance processes. India’s tech ecosystem is advancing with increased software exports, tech workforce growth, tier-2 city development, government support, and improved infrastructure, solidifying its position as a reliable tech talent hub.