Last week, Han chaired Samsung’s shareholder meeting, where he and other executives faced tough questions about the company’s failure to capitalise on the AI market, which contributed to its weak stock performance.
Month: March 2025
EaseMyTrip acquires 49% stake in Big Charter to make luxury air travel more accessible in India
According to EaseMyTrip, the proposed acquisition will enable the company to capitalize on high-margin segments like charter services and non-scheduled operator Permit (NSOP) operations
Corporate Affairs Ministry: CCI probes 49 Cases, 31 reports filed, 18 under investigations
On February 20, 2024, the CCI (Lesser Penalty) Regulations, 2024, were notified, replacing the 2009 regulations. The LPP framework aims to strengthen cartel detection and incentivize whistleblowing within corporate circles.
CCI stepped up cartel investigations with 35 probes in five years: FM Sitharaman
The Finance Minister further stated that the Commission has a dedicated division for trend analysis and research across various economic sectors to gain a comprehensive understanding and detect potential anti-competitive activities.
Government proposes removal of 6% equalisation levy on online ads
Initially introduced under the Finance Act of 2016, the equalisation levy was applied to payments for online advertisement services and digital ad space.
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GSMA board elects Gopal Vittal as new chair
Gopal Vittal will oversee the strategic direction of the organisation, which represents the world’s mobile operators and companies in the broader mobile ecosystem.
40% of couples spend over 7.5 Lakhs on wedding venues: Report
A significant shift has been noted in generational preferences, with 62% of couples now belonging to Gen Z, an increase of 49% compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, Millennials make up 30% of couples getting married, although this demographic has seen a decrease of 54% compared to last year.
Volkswagen’s $1.4 billion tax bill: Government warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’
According to the tax officials, Volkswagen unit, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, allegedly misclassified component imports for certain Audi, VW, and Skoda cars to evade higher tariffs
India’s retail sector grows 4% in February 2025, says RAI
North India experienced the highest sales growth at 5%, while West India recorded a 4% increase followed by South India at 3%. East India showed a growth of only 2%.