February 2025 – Page 5

Workhour debate: Gurgaon employee claims he was fired within 20 days for taking breaks

Most PR professionals handle 2-6 clients while working 45-55 hours per week.

The post has sparked discussions about workplace culture in India, especially amid a growing debate over long working hours.

Swiggy moves into new office in Gurgaon’s One Horizon Centre

The announcement was made by Surendhar Kumar, Head of Administration and Procurement at Swiggy, via a LinkedIn post.

The One Horizon Centre houses a range of several technology firms, startups, and venture capital companies, including Apple India, Samsung India, Uber India, Z47 (formerly Matrix Partners India), Elevation Capital, and Noise.

UPI brand name misused | Brands betting on indie agencies | Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 recap

Roobet, a Cyprus-based illegal betting and gambling company endorsed by American rapper Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., better known as Snoop Dogg, falsely claims UPI as one of its partners.

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Chai Point likely to debut in stock market, aims for IPO in 2026

Chai Point eyes expansion, aims to open 20 stores a month

Chai Point opened its first outlet in Koramangala in Bengaluru in 2010. Today, the firm sells over 9,00,000 cups of brewed tea

Capgemini India CEO Ashwin Yardi advocates 47.5 hour work week; opposes weekend emails

Yardi outlined his stance on work-life balance and productivity in the IT sector.

“Forty-seven and a half hours. We have about nine hours a day and five days a week,” Yardi said in response to a question about the ideal weekly work duration.

Delhi HC orders Amazon to pay $39 million to Lifestyle Equities in trademark infringement case

Amazon Fashion sees surge in GenZ shoppers

The order, passed by Justice Prathiba M Singh, comes as a major win for Lifestyle Equities, which filed a trademark infringement suit in 2020 against Amazon Technologies and others.

TV Today to complete FM Radio business sale by January 2026

As of March 27, 2025, the Government has sanctioned 532 Community Radio Stations across the country.

The sale of the TV Today radio business is expected to be completed on or before January 31, 2026.

Infosys to roll out salary increments; Exceptional performers to get 10-12% hike: Report

Infosys reports 21.8% decline in standalone profit in Q4 FY25

Infosys will offer allowances and other benefits for employees in the taxable income bracket to compensate for the lower salary increment

Unilever’s new CEO to receive 1.8 million euros fixed salary; outgoing CEO gets exit package

The transition comes as Hein Schumacher, Unilever's CEO and Board Director, is set to step down on March 1, 2025, and officially leave the company on May 31, 2025. (Left to Right: Fernando Fernandez, Hein Schumacher)

Hein Schumacher, who has been at the helm of the consumer goods giant since July 2023, will continue to receive his current fixed salary of 1.85 million euros until his departure.