Month: May 2024

DoT allots numbering series exclusively for service and transactional voice calls

According to the telemarketers, the move could help regulate personal data misuse while also curbing the spam menace.

The new 160xxxxxxx number series allotted by the Department of Telecommunications will not only help crack down on unsolicited telemarketer calls using 10-digit mobile numbers, but enable consumers differentiate service/transactional calls versus other types of calls.

Women leaders share each others’ untold stories of challenges, triumphs at Storyboard18’s Share The Spotlight

The discussions through the evening revolved around creating a more inclusive environment for women to thrive, emphasising the need for community support, mentorship, networking and the allyship from men.

On May 29, Storyboard18 brought together prominent figures from Indian businesses, giving them an opportunity to share their spotlight with accomplished women in the ecosystem who have charted their own paths and have numerous stories to tell.

Libas secures Rs 150 cr funding to bolster omni-channel presence

Libas also plans to leverage its brand, design capabilities, technology infrastructure, and supply chain network across channels to create a true omnichannel business. The bootstrapped brand crossed the Rs 500 crore revenue mark in FY24.

This marks the first-ever external fundraise by Zivore Apparel (Libas-parent). The fresh capital is expected to help build omnichannel presence for Libas and double its sales in the next two years to reach Rs 1,000 crore mark.

Dream11 launches ‘Yeh Sabka Dream Hai’ campaign for the T20 World Cup

The campaign captures the solidarity of the whole country in support of Team India and the collective hope and aspiration for a triumphant finish in the upcoming 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

The series of films highlights how a mother’s unique nurturing touch supports and elevates their children, represented by the Indian Cricket Team.

PWD to remove illegal ads from South Karnataka’s state highways and district main roads

The home department was the only body with no representation or report during the hearing which caused the bench to respond sternly.

The drive will see the removal of illegal advertisements from Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Mysuru, Ramanagara, Kodagu, Shivamogga districts among others coming under PWD’s south zone.

Vi signs a strategic partnership with Netflix

As per the report, with 70 million monthly active users worldwide, Netflix continues to make strides across all ad-supported markets, with over half of new sign-ups choosing the ads plan.

Vi has introduced an affordable Netflix Basic bundled unlimited plan for its prepaid users, postpaid offering to be launched soon

MSMEs to voice concerns with 100 parliamentarians on Digital Competition Bill

Emphasizing how the rapid evolution of technology and digital platforms has significantly transformed the business landscape, experts agreed that small enterprises collaborating with large established players create a more integrated and dynamic market ecosystem.(Representative Image: Markus Spiske via Unsplash)

Digital India Foundation, a public policy think-tank, hosted a virtual briefing titled “Synergies and Ecosystems: Navigating Collaborations Between Small Enterprises and Large Players.”

Billionaire Nelson Peltz sells entire Disney stake after board fight: Reports

Disney shareholders had then backed CEO Bob Iger and other company directors, and the CEO received the backing of 94 percent of voting shareholders. Peltz was supported by 31 percent, only. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Peltz’s hedge fund, Trian Fund Management, with a 1.77 percent stake as of March 31 sold its entire stake in Walt Disney after a boardroom battle with the media giant.