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FCB Ulka appoints Suchitra Gahlot as national creative director

Sucharita Gahlot has worked with agencies in India and Singapore, including Ogilvy RedCard Singapore, SapientNitro, and W+K, leading creative efforts across categories including FMCG, F&B, Media, Hospitality, Telecom, and Services.

Suchitra Gahlot will be a key player in driving the agency’s creative vision.

‘Tier 2 and 3 cities playing pivotal role in India’s growth’: Info Edge Chairman

Info Edge is present in 67 cities with 83 branches

According to Info Edge Chairman Kapil Kapoor, factors such as operational costs, improved infrastructure, and a rising middle class attracted businesses to Tier-2 and 3 cities

Hettich India appoints Wondrlab Network as Creative Partner

Wondrlab aims to elevate Hettich India's connect with its audience in meaningful and creative ways.

Wondrlab will partner with the German furniture fitting brand- Hettich India, in its strategic brand positioning to maintain global standards and leadership in the Indian market.

Shaadi.com’s Anupam Mittal criticizes Starbucks CEO’s supercommute

Mittal expressed his concerns on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), questioning Niccol's leadership approach. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Mittal questions Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol’s commitment to leadership, raising concerns over his 1600 km commute from Newport Beach to Seattle.

Who is Alice Walton – The world’s richest woman?

She pursued her passion for art and philanthropy, establishing the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. (Image Source: Moneycontrol)

As the driving force behind the Walton fortune, Alice Walton secures her position as the wealthiest woman globally, surpassing L’Oréal heiress.

TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti calls for collaborative approach to combat spam calls

Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), currently is the Vice Chairman of South Asian Telecommunication Regulators' Council (SATRC).

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) convened a meeting of the Joint Committee of Regulators (JCoR) on August 27, to discuss measures for protecting consumers from harms of spam and fraud.

UPI to reach 1 billion transactions per day in FY28: PwC report

The pandemic accelerated the shift towards digital payments, and UPI has emerged as the preferred platform for seamless financial transactions.

A prepaid wallet was tailored for foreign visitors from the G20 countries allowing them to experience the ease of P2M payments of UPI, garnering everyone’s
attention during the last G20 summit in India.

TRAI releases consultation paper to address unsolicited commercial communications

The consultation paper followed the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) letter dated July 26 to TRAI.

The authority has sought written comments on whether to regulate tariffs for SMS, and voice calls to curb calls from unregistered telemarketers by September 25, and counter comments if any, by October 9.

Apple to cross $400 billion revenue mark in 2024 with new launches

It is to be noted that services segment of Apple, which is touted as the growth engine for the company, reportedly saw a job cut of about 100 jobs in its digital services group. (Representative Image: Laurenz Heymann via Unsplash)

Apple’s revenues are expected to reach a record high in 2024, where the growth will be driven by both hardware (3% YoY) and services (14% YoY).

‘Not worried of Shein entering Indian market’, says CEO of Brand Studio Lifestyle

Brand Studio Lifestyle, which operates Highlander, Tokyo Talkies, Vishudh, Ketch, and Locomotive, has expanded its offline presence with Highlander and Tokyo Talkies.

The house of fashion brands, which operates brands like Highlander, Tokyo Talkies, Vishudh, Ketch, and Locomotive, is aggressively adopting an omnichannel approach.