January 2025 – Page 18

Zomato founder addresses 10-minute delivery concerns, denies launching ‘private label’

The tweet, which quickly went viral, laid out a straightforward criterion for prospective collaborators: a demonstrated use of AI as a "second brain."

Deepinder Goyal clarifies that Bistro is a separate platform catering to quick in-office meals and is not competing with restaurant partners.

Portea and Sarvam AI founders, Meena Ganesh and Vivek Raghavan, join Pidilite’s board of directors

Both Meena Ganesh and Vivek Raghavan have provided declarations confirming that they are not debarred from holding the office of Director by any statutory authority

The appointments are effective from January 22, 2025 for a five-year term.

Not within Indian court jurisdiction to hear copyright case by ANI: OpenAI

This rising interest has also driven OpenAI’s enterprise business

The Microsoft-backed AI company has told an Indian court that it was not within the jurisdiction of Indian courts to hear a copyright breach case brought by local news agency ANI as OpenAI had no presence in the country.

Visionary leader and Nestle India CMD, Suresh Narayanan, joins Storyboard18’s Global Pioneers Summit

Returning to India as the Managing Director of Nestlé India in 2015, Suresh Narayanan took the helm at a crucial time for the company, during the Maggi crisis. He steered Nestle through some of its most turbulent times in global markets, establishing himself as one of the greatest business leaders to emerge from India.

Suresh Narayanan of Nestlé, will share insights on leadership and innovation at the prestigious summit, set to spotlight global industry leaders and visionaries. To be held in March 2025, the Global Pioneers Summit is a celebration and exploration of the transformative potential of creativity, empowering individuals and businesses to craft a future that resonates with purpose and vision.

Opinion trading apps, games now under MeitY’s scanner

Globally, in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, opinion trading apps and websites are classified as wagering platforms and are regulated.

Hindustan Unilever’s premiumisation bets, acquiring majority stake in Minimalist

In a bid to capitalize on India’s growing affluent beauty and personal care market, HUL targets portfolio shift towards premium offerings.

DPDP Rules: India’s new data protection rules will set global standards, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will outline his vision for building a digital news ecosystem that is both credible and efficient.

Ashwini Vaishnaw argues that India’s Digital Personal Data Protection framework offers a flexible, innovation-friendly alternative to the EU’s GDPR, with global implications for data governance.

WEF 2025, Davos: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw outlines ambitious plans for AI and semiconductor self-reliance

At WEF 2025, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw outlines plans for AI and semiconductor self-reliance, including homegrown chips and AI talent development.

IPG’s Rapport retains OOH media mandate for HUL

Storyboard18 on December 17 had reported about HUL re-evaluating its OOH media account. According to sources, HUL’s OOH media spends is about Rs 200 crore for pan India campaigns.

Samsung’s JB Park: Competition makes us better

JB Park highlighted that Indians are among the biggest adopters of artificial intelligence features, citing tools like "Circle to Search" that have gained rapid traction. (Image: NCN Magazine)

“Will ‘fruit company’ be the dominant brand forever? I don’t think so,” said Samsung’s Southwest Asia CEO JB Park.