February 2025 – Page 43

Zomato rebrands to ‘Eternal’; app will retain its original identity

On August 1, 2022, Moneycontrol reported on the name change, which was initially dismissed by Zomato’s CEO, Deepinder Goyal.(Image: Moneycontrol)

Zomato’s board has approved the new name, aligning it with the company’s growing ventures and diverse range of services.

Patanjali misleading ads case: Baba Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna move Kerala Court to recall non-bailable warrant

The arrest warrant was issued against Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna over them failing to attend a court hearing scheduled earlier this month.

On February 3, Kerala Court issued non-bailable warrants against Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna over alleged misleading advertisements linked to Divya Pharmacy, a subsidiary of Patanjali Ayurved.

Google scraps diversity-focused hiring targets for workforce

Under President Donald Trump, corporate diversity efforts were harshly criticized, with Trump himself describing such initiatives as a form of "reverse discrimination."

Google’s parent company abandons its aspirational diversity goals as it re-evaluates DEI initiatives in a climate shaped by political and corporate pressures.

PVR Inox posts highest quarterly ad income of Rs 148.6 crore in Q3 FY25

PVR Inox opened 11 new screen openings across two properties during Q3.

PVR Inox registered a consolidated net profit of Rs 35.5 crore in Q3 FY 25, fueled by Pushpa 2 and success of other Tamil and Telugu films at the box office.

Titan’s ad spend rises 9.8% to Rs 371 crore in Q3; jewellery sales shine

Titan's revenue from jewellery saw a jump of 26.3 percent in Q3 at Rs 16,134 crore year-on-year. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Titan Q3 FY 2025: The revenue from jewellery saw a jump of 26.3 percent in Q3 at Rs 16,134 crore year-on-year

Disney’s Q1 revenue jumps 5% to $24.7 billion, box office success drives growth

Star India and Reliance Industries formed a joint venture in 2024

Last year, Star India and Reliance Industries formed a joint venture, combining the Star-branded and other general entertainment, sports television channels, direct-to-consumer Disney+Hotstar services in India, and certain media businesses by RIL

Startup leaders urge OpenAI CEO to slash prices and localize offerings for India

The discussion also delved into challenges currently faced by companies using OpenAI's products, and deliberated on the company's future plans for India.

During Sam Altman’s visit on February 5, top Indian founders and investors pressed for more affordable API pricing and India-specific tiers, highlighting the need for competitive adjustments.

300k+ viewers flock to News18 India during Delhi Exit polls

News18 India dominated the Hindi news segment with a staggering 309,718 peak concurrent views at 6:55 pm.

News18 India’s dominance in the Hindi news segment was evident with its peak concurrent views exceeding 300,000.

Two-wheeler sales jump 4.15% YoY, 27.39% MoM; urban share reaches 43.7%: FADA

Urban sales also outpaced rural on a YoY basis, growing by 4.54% compared to 3.85%. Dealers cite new model launches, marriage season demand and improved financing as key growth drivers. However, concerns about rising interest rates, rural liquidity challenges and market uncertainty still linger. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Nearly half of dealers (46%) anticipate growth in the coming month, while 43% expect sales to stay flat and 11% foresee a dip. This blend of sentiments underscores the industry’s complex landscape—where bright spots are tempered by ongoing challenges.