Month: November 2024

Top 8 tech trends revolutionizing the beauty and fashion industry

Vantage Market Research notes a remarkable 18.8% annual growth in beauty-focused smart devices, projecting sales to skyrocket to $144.2 billion by 2028. (Image source: TechHQ)

From virtual makeovers to AI-powered skin care, discover the game-changing trends taking beauty and fashion into the future.

Pandit Ad Wars! Astrologers compete for ‘stars’ in wedding season showdown

According to Business Research Insights, the global astrology app market size was USD 3.22 billion in 2023 and market is projected to touch USD 23.87 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 24.93% during the forecast period.

It’s not only astrology apps in the race to outbid each other; even astrologers and “pandits” (priests) are striving for better reviews and star ratings on these platforms.

I&B Ministry hints at launching Prasar Bharati OTT at IFFI festival

Prasar Bharati plans to launch its OTT platform at the International Film Festival of India in Goa (on November 20th).

I&B Ministry Secretary Sanjay Jaju said that the much-awaited OTT platform by Prasar Bharati will be launched at the upcoming International Film Festival of India, which is to take place from November 20 to 28 in Panaji, Goa.

SUV sales surge on festive demand, rural market powers 2W and PV sales: FADA

Overall, while the industry is optimistic about near-term growth driven by the wedding season and favourable market conditions, dealers are mindful of potential challenges that could affect sales momentum as the year concludes. (Image source: Unsplash)

Overall retail sales grew by 32% YoY and 64% MoM. All categories showed positive growth, with 2W up 36%, 3W up 11%, PV up 32%, Trac up 3% and CV up 6% YoY.

India’s antitrust body recalls Flipkart investigation report after Xiaomi complaint

In August, the CCI similarly retracted a report into Apple after the company raised concerns about the disclosure of sensitive commercial secrets to certain parties involved in the investigation.

Xiaomi had raised concerns that the original report, which found Flipkart and certain sellers in violation of competition laws, contained proprietary data that should have been redacted.