December 2024 – Page 19

Bata India expands accessibility; partners with qcomm app Zepto

The partnership with Zepto represents a significant step toward enhancing customer accessibility to quality footwear

With launch in Delhi-NCR, Bata now plans to expand to major metropolitan cities across India, offering a broader assortment of products.

Tourism sector key to job creation and economic growth, says Amitabh Kant

Kant succeeds renowned scientist K Kasturirangan in the role. (Image source: Amitabh Kant (official website))

Kant highlighted the significant multiplier effect that tourism can have on job creation across various sectors.

3 in 4 urban Indians show high optimism for Circa 2025 – expect it to be better than 2024: Ipsos Report

In comparison to the global picture, India ranked 13th among 33 countries, with 71% of global citizens hopeful about the future.

The Ipsos Predictions 2025 Report reveals that 76% of urban Indians are hopeful for a better year ahead, even as they express concerns over inflation, job losses, and global security.

KV Kamath reveals his favourite app to Kunal Shah. And it’s not CRED.

Kamath also shared that he hasn't been to a store in years and he does all his shopping including groceries, online.

A veteran leader of India’s financial services industry, KV Kamath’s most-used app is Swiggy. In an insightful take on how users think, Kamath shared that he likes an app that “keeps pace” with him.

NODWIN Gaming acquires remaining 93% stake in AFK Gaming for Rs 7.6 crores

NODWIN already owned the balance 7% of AFK previously.

The acquisition of 93% of the share capital of AFK Gaming will be a combination of cash and stock swap of NODWIN Gaming shares for a total consideration of Rs 7.6 Crores.

Regulating OTTs comes under purview of I&B ministry, says Jyotiraditya Scindia

Minister Scindia said that regulating OTTs comes under the domain of the Ministry of I&B.(Image source: News18)

Telcos including Bharti Airtel and Vodafone-Idea have requested the Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to bring OTT communication players under the regulatory fold and Telecom Act, in the recent past.

Flipkart’s former VP – Business Finance joins Zomato’s Blinkit as CFO

Vipin Kapooria began his career at Birlasoft (India) Limited as finance executive - accounts receivable and then was elevated to financial controller - APAC. Then, he joined Whirlpool India as manager - financial planning and analysis - India operations, and then he joined Yum! Restaurants International as manager - financial planning and analysis where he promoted to head - financial planning.

Vipin Kapooria, previously led Flipkart as vice president business finance.

CCPA issues 325 notices for violation of consumer rights, misleading ads; imposes penalties of Rs 1.19 crore

The CCPA has issued 49 notices and imposed a total penalty of Rs 77.60 lakhs on 24 coaching centres

The CCPA plays a crucial role in preventing consumer harm caused by unfair trade practices and misleading advertisements. Since its formation, the CCPA has issued 325 notices for violations, levying penalties totaling Rs. 1.19 crore.

Ola Consumer jumps into qcomm bandwagon; expands Ola Food, launches ‘Dash’ in Bengaluru

Ola Consumer unveiled Dash, a 10 minutes food delivery initiative.

With the expansion, Ola Food will now be available across 100 cities.