December 2024 – Page 47

Eureka Forbes announces key leadership changes across technology, digital, supply chain and strategic projects

Major leadership rejig at Eureka Forbes across technology, digital, supply chain, and strategic projects.

Company strengthens leadership team with strategic appointments across key functions.

Ghatkopar hoarding case: Prime accused Bhavesh Bhinde seeks discharge

Bhavesh Bhinde, director of Ego Media Pvt Ltd, which erected the Ghatkopar hoarding that claimed 17 lives after it crashed on a petrol pump on May 13, moved the sessions court seeking discharge from the case.

The Mumbai Police have opposed Bhinde’s discharge application, stating that there is substantial evidence to warrant a trial.

Mahindra Auto sells 46,222 SUVs, reporting a 16% growth in November 2024

Mahindra’s go to market for Electric Origin SUVs will start in a phased manner in the later part of January 2025. Deliveries will commence towards the end of February or early March 2025.

TRAI extends deadline for commercial message traceability to December 10

The News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA) warned that while GBBs have the potential to diversify broadcasting, allowing them to operate without a well-defined regulatory structure could undermine competitive fairness.

Starting December 11, 2024, any messages whose sender chain is undefined or does not match the pre-registered chain will be rejected.

Hyundai sales dip 7% in November 2024

Tarun Garg, Whole-time Director and Chief Operating Officer, HMIL said, “HMIL’s push towards fortifying SUV supremacy continued in November with SUVs contributing 68.8% of our total Domestic sales.”

Nikhil Kamath to Kunal Shah, take a look at Indian founders making waves or ripples in podcasting

Whether you're looking to learn from industry giants, hear emotional real-life stories, or understand the intricacies of India’s startup ecosystem, there’s something for every type of listener. (Left to right clockwise: Zomato's Deepinder Goyal, Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath, CRED's Kunal Shah, OYO's Ritesh Agarwal)

Indian founders are swapping boardrooms for microphones, serving candid convos, startup hacks, and a side of self-help. Who’s nailing it, and who’s still figuring it out? Let’s tune in!

How retail investors of Zee blocked proposal to reappoint Punit Goenka as director

Zee held its AGM on Thursday where reappointment of Goenka came up for voting.

Even though 52 percent institutional voters supported the resolution, bulk of the retail voted against it.

Canada’s news outlets sue OpenAI for billions over unauthorized use of content

dditionally, the watchdog has directed OpenAI to carry out a six-month public awareness campaign across Italian media channels to inform citizens about ChatGPT's data collection practices, the report added.

Tech giant accused of “strip-mining journalism” by using news articles to train ChatGPT.

Is Rummy a sport? SOGF fuels debate on skill vs chance in gaming

Skillhub Online Gaming Federation (SOGF) has initiated efforts to promote Rummy—a card game—as a competitive sport.

In September 2024, the Bombay High Court heard a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking to ban online Rummy platforms, such as Junglee Rummy and RummyCircle, in Maharashtra.

From gadgets to skincare! India embraces Black Friday Sales as ecomm sees surge in sales

Reports indicate that Black Friday sales in India are expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 37.4 per cent by 2032.

One of the major shifts this year has been the increased participation of tier 2 and tier 3 cities in Black Friday sales.