Month: January 2025

Lodha v/s Lodha: Bombay HC proposes mediation to resolve trademark dispute amicably

The HC decision follows the hearing of three petitions against the non-regulation of deepfake technology in the country and the threat of its potential misuse.

Earlier this month, Abhishek Lodha’s Macrotech Developers approached HC to intervene and restrain House of Abhinandan Lodha (helmed by younger brother) from using the brand name ‘Lodha’.

Paytm Payments Services’ CEO Nakul Jain resigns

With this new feature, Paytm UPI users can set up automatic payment deductions directly from their bank accounts for trades.

Paytm Payments Services Ltd (PPSL) is looking for an eligible replacement and will announce the new appointment in due course

Microsoft in talks to acquire TikTok: Donald Trump

Neither TikTok nor ByteDance has commented on the situation outside regular business hours.

Trump, who previously advocated for a full ban on TikTok, reversed his stance last year, claiming that the app helped him connect with younger voters during the 2024 presidential election.

Regional content and personalisation were the game-changers: Harsha Razdan, CEO, South Asia, dentsu

A creative renaissance was another hallmark of the year, highlighted by the revitalization of Dentsu Creative Webchutney and Dentsu Creative Isobar.

Pioneering innovation, dentsu South Asia embraced change, leading with digital-first thinking to drive impactful, people-centered business solutions

Ogilvy’s Piyush Pandey on EFFIE Agency of the Year win: Shows that the work is making a mark

Piyush Pandey believes that evolution of creativity comes from the work where the client does not have to ‘prove’ or spend huge amounts of money to see results. He supported this by stating the example of Pidilite Industries, an adhesives manufacturing company, which has been the client of Ogilvy India for over three decades.

Ogilvy Group India’s standout performance, fueled by Pandey’s vision, secures multiples awards and the coveted Agency of the Year title.

Global AI leader Daniel Hulme to join Storyboard18’s Global Pioneers Summit

On AI’s role in business, Daniel Hulme argued, “Don’t obsess over definitions. Focus on applications. The battleground isn’t generic content. It’s brand-specific, production-grade content. You’re not going to create a prompt accurate enough to make a perfect ad. You might have an AI on your phone—that’s not a co-pilot. That’s a digital you.”

The Global Pioneers Summit 2025 will unite top innovators and decision-makers to explore disruptive ideas and foster impactful collaborations. Uncover strategies for overcoming challenges, driving innovation, and creating billion-dollar success stories.

Budget 2025: Startups seek policies to encourage local breakthroughs, make India global AI hub

The startup sector has also sought focused policies for blockchain adoption, Web3 innovation, and crypto investments, including revisiting the 30% tax and 1% TDS, given their global relevance.

For startups to scale quickly and efficiently, the sector emphasises streamlining the GST structure for digital platforms, simplifying regulatory processes, tax relief, foreign funds, AI-focused policies and enhanced support for intellectual property rights.

Shark Tank India hits roadblock | World Pickleball League to boost adex | Prasar Bharati invites DAVP agencies to advertise on WAVES

Acko, PokerBaazi and Swiggy Instamart are the co-presenting sponsors, Adani and Jaquar are the co-powered by sponsors while Rayzon Solar, ICICI Direct, Lenskart and Sofy are the partner sponsors for Shark Tank India season 4. (Image Source: Daalchini)

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