According to the expenditure report submitted by the Bhartiya Janta Party to the Election Commission of India, it also spent Rs 55.75 crore on publicity materials such as posters, banners, hoardings, and flags to bolster its election outreach.
Month: February 2025
Ogilvy names Kunal Jeswani as CEO, ASEAN
In his new role, Kunal Jeswani will focus on integrating resources across ASEAN, tapping into each market’s strengths to deliver creative, impactful solutions for clients.
Volkswagen India takes legal action over $1.4 billion tax claim
The tax notice, issued in September 2023, accuses Volkswagen of breaking down imports of certain VW, Skoda, and Audi cars into individual parts to reduce duty payments.
Kerala Court issues non-bailable warrants against Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna
The pair faces legal action over alleged misleading advertisements linked to Divya Pharmacy, a subsidiary of Patanjali Ayurved.
‘In the mid-90s, I played for two years without a bat contract’: Sachin Tendulkar reflects on his early playing days
Sachin Tendulkar also recalls how his stance to never endorse tobacco or alcohol left him without a bat sponsor for two years of his playing career.
Govt issues advisory to cable operators; mandatory to carry four DD HD channels
Ministry of I&B has issued advisory to multi-system operators and local cable operators, notifying the names of Doordarshan channels including- DD National HD, DD News HD, DD Sports HD and DD India HD- to be mandatorily carried by the cable operators.
Bombay High Court appoints former Supreme Court judge to mediate in Lodha’s trademark dispute
Abhishek and Abhinandan Lodha agree to mediation in hopes of resolving a long-standing legal battle over the family’s real estate brand, with the potential for a broader settlement.
India smartphone market revenue all-time high in 2024; Nothing becomes fastest-growing brand
According to Counterpoint Research, premium smartphones now account for one in five shipments in India.
Amazon MX Player’s no ‘soft porn’, no sports content gambit
The soft porn and erotic content on MX Player primarily targeted a male audience from Tier II and III cities, serving as a draw within the platform’s diverse offerings.
China’s fast fashion company Shein re-launched in India after 5 year gap
Shein, which is also weighing a $6.6 billion London IPO, is re-entering India after assuring authorities that the Chinese fast fashion company would source goods from India for its global operations.