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Businesses gear up for DPDP Rules with privacy policy updates, appoint Data Officers

Tech giants Google, Meta, YouTube, and Snap have earlier raised similar concerns over the Digital Personal Data Protection Act's restrictions on behavioural tracking.

From Meta to Muthoot Fincorp and Fynd, companies across sectors are looking for Data Protection Officers to comply with draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rule, while also strengthening data security measures and building data governance structures.

DoT to issue notice to Vi for missing date to submit Rs 6,091 crore bank guarantee

Although the bidding has already taken place on April 11, the bid offer is valid for up to another 180 days.

Department of Telecommunications (DoT) earlier directed Vodafone Idea to either furnish the guarantee or make a cash payment of Rs 5,493 crore by March 10.

VIRGIO’s artisanal line: Tradition meets tech in sustainable fashion

Amar Nagaram, Co-Founder, Virgio

Staying true to VIRGIO’s core principles, this artisanal line upholds our commitment to sustainability, transparency, and ethical production.

HPCL appoints Vikas Kaushal as Chairman and MD, 1st private sector head to lead oil PSU

Vikas Kaushal has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd

Vikas Kaushal played a crucial role in shaping the Indian oil and gas landscape as an advisor to firms like Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum, and GAIL, among others

Homegrown short-video platforms falling short? | Govt warning about tobacco, alcohol ads on IPL

India’s short video platforms generated around $100 million in FY24, contributing ~2% to the digital ad spend.

Storyboard18 brings you top five news updates from the world of advertising, marketing and business of brands.

Unilever CEO sees QComm driving up to 15% of HUL’s revenue in India

As the express logistics sector evolves, leading e-commerce companies are adapting their strategies to keep pace with demand.

Fernandez noted that quick commerce’s share of e-commerce sales in India has been doubling year-on-year, though from a relatively small base.

Who can replace Big B on KBC? Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai top polls

"Amitabh Bachchan should continue till he can” was the response of as much as 42% of the respondents surveyed, as per the IIHB and Rediffusion’s Red Lab report.

As Sony TV considers Amitabh Bachchan’s successor as the host of KBC, research by the Indian Institute of Human Brands and Rediffusion’s Red Lab has shortlisted top contenders, including Shahrukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, MS Dhoni, Harsha Bhogle, and Anil Kapoor.

Coca-Cola narrows U.S. media review to WPP and Publicis Groupe

Coca-Cola at the time also brought in Dentsu as a complementary media partner to provide specialized capabilities in select Asian markets.

WPP has held the account since 2021, when it secured Coca-Cola’s global business and established Open X, a dedicated team managing the approximately $4 billion account.

IndianOil, GPS Renewables JV IGRPL names Devendra Singh Sehgal CEO

Devendra Singh Sehgal appointed as CEO of IGRPL, a Joint Venture Between IndianOil Corporation Limited & GPS Renewables

With nearly four decades of experience in large-scale infrastructure and petrochemical projects, Sehgal will lead key initiatives to scale biofuel projects and meet India’s growing demand for sustainable energy sources