Month: November 2024

Delhi High Court orders Alpino Health Foods from running ads disparaging oats

The injunction, passed by Justice Mini Pushkarna, was granted ex parte and aims to prevent Alpino from spreading allegedly negative portrayals of oats on social media or other platforms.

Ex parte ad interim injunction granted in favour of Marico Limited over alpino’s alleged disparaging campaign against oats; next hearing on the matter scheduled for March 19.

MIB asks Wikipedia why it should not be treated as a publisher

The Delhi HC said that Wikipedia’s disclaimer that its content is based on secondary sources could not absolve it from the responsibility for what the users write on its pages. (Image: steve-johnson via Unsplash)

Wikipedia has always argued that as an intermediary, it has no editorial control over the content.

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FMCG cos dumping near-expiry products through quick-commerce: AICPDF

AICPDF has claimed that an estimated two lakh kirana stores have shut down in the last year because of the rapid expansion of quick commerce along with the economic slowdown.

All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has said that this trend threatens the stability of small and medium retail businesses and also consumer safety.

Regional divide: Paytm and PhonePe dominate North India, Google Pay leads in the South

North India favors established platforms with integrated services, while South India leans towards tech-driven solutions with intuitive interfaces and multi-language support.

PhonePe pushes global boundaries, amidst regional growth challenges and WhatsApp Pay expands financial inclusion efforts across India despite rising cyber fraud concerns.

Delhi High Court blocks pirate app streaming Disney Star content

Additionally, it ordered PayPal Payment Private Limited to freeze the account of the King's app owner.

The court also directed the domain name registrar to disclose information about King’s ownership, including name, address, IP address, payment method, bank details, and information on any other websites infringing Disney Star’s content.

Gen Z Explainer: The concept of ‘user disengagement’

True engagement means using an app when it's useful, then leaving when you're done. The best designs are invisible; they solve a problem and then get out of the way. (Image source: Unsplash)

Discover why intentional disengagement can lead to trust, loyalty, and a healthier digital experience for users and businesses alike.

RMG firms to MIB: Stop betting sites from promoting through outdoor ads

A research report titled The Effectiveness of Tobacco Disclaimers on OTT Content Services by Koan Advisory Group, published in May 2023, found that OTT content does not significantly influence smoking habits in India.

Numerous gambling platforms, including 1xBet, Parimatch, Betway, and DafaBet, have been advertising heavily on billboards and cabs across major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

Titan’s ad spending jumps 23.8% to Rs 250 cr in Q2

Jewellery continued to be the largest revenue driver with steady growth. Total Income for the quarter grew 26% over Q2FY24 to Rs 763 crores. The India business grew 25% in the same period. (Image source: CNBC TV18)

The profit for this quarter was Rs 705 crore compared to last last quarter’s Rs 770 crores indicating approximately an 8.4% decline.