September 2024 – Page 37

Behind Motilal Oswal’s new research-backed investing campaign

This character emphasises the challenges of building wealth, addressing real-life concerns and constraints of investors and warns people against tips by asserting, I don't give tips, only solid advice. To talk more about this campaign, CNBC-TV18 spoke to Sandeep Walunj, Group Chief Marketing Officer at Motilal Oswal Financial Services. (Image source: LinkedIn)

Sandeep Walunj, Group Chief Marketing Officer at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, discusses the genesis of the firm’s new campaign.

Marico diversifies portfolio, reduces dependence on Bangladesh amid political turmoil

Marico's standalone revenue from operations stood at Rs 1,860 crore in Q2 FY24

Marico reported an 8.66% rise in net profit to Rs 464 crore between April and June FY25. The company posted a 6.7% increase in revenue from operations to Rs 2,643 crore in the June quarter in FY25

Broadcasters to challenge PB’s OTT plans | PKL promotes gambling and betting firms | Meta elevates Gaurav Jeet Singh

Filed on September 10, the PIL highlighted the need for a regulatory mechanism for the OTTs. (Image source: Unsplash)

Storyboard18 brings you top five news updates from the world of advertising, marketing and business of brands.

Breaking: RMG sector ignored, GST council shuns agenda after multiple requests

Despite multiple requests from the sector, the Indian government has ignored the sector since past two years.

It should be noted that in its 50th meeting held in July 2023, the GST council decided to levy 28 per cent tax — the highest slab — on the full face value of online gaming

Yum Brands’ Mohit Kumar joins Mars as the new head of media

Mars, Inc. is a global corporation that manufactures products in many different categories, including food, confectionery, pet care, and nutritional solutions. Image source: MARS (Official Website)

With a rich background in top brands, Kumar is set to steer Mars’ digital future.

Meta elevates Gaurav Jeet Singh to Director – Agencies & VC Partnerships, India

Gaurav Jeet Singh began his career as a sales officer at Loreal and went on to work across Unique Transport, and Unilever. (Image source: LAFFAZ)

Previously, Gaurav Jeet Singh led Meta as head – agency business.

Carrefour set to re-enter India market with franchise partnership

Patrick Lasfargues, executive director of international partnerships at Carrefour, expressed the importance of India in their global expansion strategy, aiming to enter ten new countries by 2026.

The entry of Carrefour comes at a time when India is grappling with severe food price inflation.

MIB joins LinkedIn to enhance public engagement

As the latest platform in its digital strategy, LinkedIn will serve as a crucial channel to disseminate information, updates, and key initiatives directly to professionals and stakeholders within the media and broadcasting industry.

In a move to foster greater interaction with the public, India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has officially launched its presence on LinkedIn.

Who is Mike Jatania – the Indian-origin tycoon who saved The Body Shop?

Mr. Mike Jatania is a Co-Founder and serves as a Partner at Aurea Group. (Image Source: Retail Gazette)

A consortium led by Indian-origin British entrepreneur Mike Jatania has successfully pulled The Body shop from the brink of administration, ensuring the continuation of its ethical beauty legacy.

Modak searches surged to 125,000 on Zomato; Swiggy delivers festive cheer with modak dispenser

The festival also saw a spike in other traditional foods, with mithai and sweets orders growing by 240% compared to typical days. (Image source: Zomato Blog)

Searches for modak on Zomato surged from 50,000 on 6th September to 125,000 on 7th September, with 58 modak boxes being ordered every minute at the peak of the festival.