October 2024 – Page 8

Pidilite Industries elevates Manish Dubey to CBO, Fevicol

Manish Dubey began his career at Asian Paints as group brand manager and went on to work across General Mills and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company.

Previously, Manish Dubey led Pidilite Industries as chief marketing officer.

EGF collabs with MIB to launch City Quest

The game launched by Anuraag Saxena, CEO, is designed to celebrate and educate players about Bharat's diverse urban landscape and development.

The game is aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision around urban planning determining the fate of our cities in Amrit Kaal.

Adoption of AI tools will boost productivity and enhance governance, says Dr. L. Murugan

Dr. L. Murugan highlighted that the Ministry conducted three webinars focused on social media use, evolution of film viewing and photography skill enhancement

The Minister urged the adoption of AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini to enhance productivity and reduce the burden of repetitive tasks.

Growth in premium FMCG more organic than price-driven: Nielsen

By prioritizing inclusive development—supporting disadvantaged groups, youth, farmers, and women—the budget strengthens purchasing power, further stimulating market demand. Additionally, initiatives aimed at boosting farm productivity, manufacturing, and exports—such as a national mission for high-yield crops and subsidized credit for farmers—will fortify supply chains and optimize input costs, ensuring long-term sectoral growth.

Despite overall FMCG in India facing challenges to achieve double-digit growth, the premium segment consistently grows at double-digit rates across all markets and categories, driving half of the incremental sales for the Indian FMCG industry.

Delhi-NCR market sells 15,600 housing units in Q3 2024; Gurugram, Ghaziabad emerge as top performer

NCR remained a significant player in Pan India’s housing sales, capturing 15 percent of total sales in Q3 2024 ( Image: Unsplash)

NCR has sold an estimated 15,600 units of houses in Q3 2024

IndiGo records Rs 9.9 bn net loss due to higher fuel costs and record groundings

IndiGo reported a total income of INR 177.6 billion, a net increase of 14.6% as compared to the same period last year. (Image source: CNBC-TV18)

IndiGo’s revenue from operations increased by 13.6% to Rs 169,696 million.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella receives 63% pay increase for 2024

Satya Nadella's impressive stock awards highlight Microsoft's robust position in the burgeoning generative artificial intelligence sector, notably bolstered by its investment in OpenAI. (Image source: Stanford Graduate School of Business)

As Microsoft’s market value soars past $3 trillion, Nadella’s stock awards significantly boost his earnings, despite a dip in cash incentives linked to cybersecurity concerns.

LinkedIn violates targeted advertising; fined 310 million euro

LinkedIn acknowledged the need to align its advertising strategies with regulatory expectations.

Previously, Microsoft had indicated that it anticipated a potential fine of around $425 million from the Irish regulator, reflecting the ongoing scrutiny of data privacy practices among major tech companies.

How Taboola is disrupting the open web in India

Taboola's success is rooted in strong, collaborative relationships with brands and agencies across various sectors. Taboola’s ability to adapt and tailor solutions to meet the unique needs of different industries demonstrates its commitment to delivering value and fostering long-term partnerships. The platform's diverse portfolio highlights the trust it has earned and the impact it has made across the digital landscape.

Taboola powers recommendations for the open web, helping people discover things they may like.

Swiggy launches ‘International Logins’ for NRIs from 27 countries

Introduced in response to demand from users who have previously enjoyed Swiggy while living in India or during visits, this feature enables them to send gifts and surprises, and even have groceries or essentials delivered to ageing parents back home.