November 2024 – Page 40

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

The 86th online e-auction was held from March 4, 2025 onwards.

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

Though the auto sector has seen positive changes, certain shortcomings require the attention of policymakers, say experts. (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.

Publicis Groupe elevates Lalatendu Das to CEO, Publicis Media South Asia

Lalatendu Das started his career as a business relationship manager at Tata Consultancy Services, and then worked as a partner at McKinsey & Company.

Currently, Lalatendu Das is serving as the CEO of Performics India.

Mega IPL auction to take place in Saudi Arabia on Nov 24 and 25

The 10 franchises collectively have around ₹641.5 crore available for the 204 slots, of which 70 are reserved for overseas players.

Nvidia overtakes Apple to become world’s most valuable company amid AI boom

In 2023, Nvidia emerged as the go-to source for AI hardware, solidifying its position as a major beneficiary of the AI boom.

Nvidia’s market capitalization reached $3.43 trillion, edging ahead of Apple’s $3.4 trillion valuation.

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.

Rediffusion wins creative mandate for Nippon India Mutual Fund

Following a rigorous four-round pitch process, NIMF selected Rediffusion to handle its creative duties. (Image Source: AppAdvice)

This partnership aims to amplify NIMF’s brand presence in the competitive mutual funds industry through innovative, insight-driven campaigns.

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

In response to the lawsuit, M&M issued a statement expressing its intent to find an amicable resolution, as per reports.

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.

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

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.

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.