December 2024 – Page 33

HUL appoints Vivek Mittal as Executive Director – Legal & Corporate Affairs

Vivek Mittal currently serves as global general counsel at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited, managing legal, ethics, compliance, and data privacy risks for the company.

Vivek Mittal will take over from Dev Bajpai, who had announced his early retirement in October this year.

Veeba Foods’ Viraj Bahl joins Shark Tank India as a new investor

Veeba Foods founder and managing director, Viraj Bahl, is set to join the panel of investors on the upcoming season of the popular reality show Shark Tank India, beginning January 6, 2025. (Image source: LinkedIn)

The sauce and condiments entrepreneur will appear on the show’s fourth season, joining a line-up that includes Anupam Mittal, Namita Thapar, Ritesh Agarwal, Aman Gupta, and Kunal Bahl.

E-commerce industry sees surge in hybrid staffing, AI adoption, talent retention efforts: Report

E-commerce and tech startups are driving growth with 73 percent planning workforce expansions

E-commerce and tech startups, on the other hand, are leveraging AI-powered customer insights and product innovations, driving demand for specialized roles like full-stack engineers and cloud architects, essential for creating seamless digital ecosystems

Swiggy launches an invite-only membership ‘One BLCK’

In total, Swiggy’s delivery partners crisscrossed the nation with a collective travel distance of 1.96 billion kilometers in 2024—equivalent to over 533,000 trips between Kashmir and Kanyakumari.

Swiggy One BLCK is offered at a launch price of Rs 299 for a 3-month plan on invitation only basis.

From desi trends to global hits! 2024 becomes year of creative breakthroughs and global influence, reveals Meta

One of the most significant trends in 2024 was the rise of regional music

India’s influence on the global music scene was evident this year, as numerous exciting collaborations between Indian artists and international stars made waves on Instagram

EXCLUSIVE: After Swiggy, Sidharth Malhotra invests in OYO

The actor's investment approach reflects a broader trend of Indian celebrities taking strategic positions in technology-driven companies. (Image source: News18)

Sidharth Malhotra’s investment strategy centers around identifying cutting-edge ventures that address local challenges while possessing the scalability to become global leaders.

The algorithm fatigue era: Why authenticity and surprise matter more than ever for brands

The top citizen brands generated higher consumer purchasing intent, 47% compared to just 18% for poor performing brands.

75% of CMOs agree that influencer marketing is a vital part of the modern media landscape. The Creator Economy continues to expand as an economic force, anticipated to generate half a trillion dollars by 2027, as per Dentsu’s report.

Prime Video takes nostalgia route; launches CN Rewind, offering Cartoon Network classics

CN Rewind will provide fans the chance to relive those memories in a modern, on-demand format

CN Rewind is available both in Hindi and English, by purchasing an add-on subscription at a introductory offer of Rs 199 per year, following which subscription can be renewed at Rs 249 per year.

Ranveer Singh’s SuperYou secures funding from Zerodha’s Rainmatter; amount not disclosed yet

SuperYou plans to invest 40-50 crore over time and aims to achieve a 500 crore growth within the next five years.

The funding news comes on the cusp of SuperYou’s recently launched high-energy launch film.

Zepto launches Zepto Café app amid rapid expansion

The company is currently opening over 100 new cafés each month and has already reached a milestone of approximately 30,000 orders daily.

Zepto Founder and CEO Aadit Palicha announces MVP release as café chain surges to 30k orders daily.