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Uniqlo’s parent registers 33% rise in profit to $1000 million in Q2 2025

Uniqlo has nearly 2,500 stores worldwide

Uniqlo’s parent firm, Fast Retailing, attributed the growth to strong sales at home in Japan and in its international segment in the first half.

Fan loyalty in IPL 2025: 98% have a favourite player, only 37% support a team, says report

On the team front, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) continue to lead fan allegiance within their home territories 91% of fans from RCB’s catchment area name it as their first or second favourite team, followed closely by MI and CSK. (Image sourced from Moneycontrol)

Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni remain the most admired, with Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Rishabh Pant climbing into the top 10 rankings for the week.

Google AI can now compose music, clone voices, and decode speech

The tech giant also introduced a suite of new AI models designed to revolutionize content creation and communication. Lyria, now in enterprise preview, is a text-to-music model capable of generating high-fidelity, royalty-free music across various genres within minutes

Google highlighted its potential for creating custom soundtracks without licensing complexities.

Bharat Kaushal named Executive Chairman of Hitachi India, to lead growth strategy

Hitachi credited Kaushal’s “strategic vision” with driving the company’s expansion in India across diverse domains

Kaushal, who previously served as Corporate Officer at Hitachi Ltd. and Managing Director of Hitachi India, will also continue to serve as the Acting Managing Director for Hitachi India alongside his new role.

Telecos roll out mobile coverage maps online following TRAI mandate

To ensure uniformity of coverage maps across the TSPs and their timely rollout, TRAI issued detailed technical guidelines for publication of mobile network coverage map, last year.

Following the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI’s) mandate, Telecom Service Providers have published mobile network coverage maps on their websites to enhance transparency and empower mobile subscribers.

Tata Motors’ JLR India clocks 40% rise in retail sales, reaching 6,183 units in FY25

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) India records 40% rise in retail sales in FY25

JLR India’s Defender became the highest-selling model, clocking 90% growth, followed by locally manufactured Range Rover and Range Rover Sport at 72% and 42%

Good Glamm Group offloads MissMalini in distress sale for Rs 4 Crore

Formed in September 2021 through the merger of Myglamm, POPxo, and BabyChakra, GGG embarked on an acquisition spree, bringing over a dozen brands into its fold.

Other brands under the GGG umbrella, such as Organic Harvest and The Moms Co, are also reportedly up for sale. Previously, GGG sold Sirona back to its founders and divested ScoopWhoop.

TRAI updates list of authorised Digital Addressable Systems auditors

One of TRAI's primary objectives is to create a fair and equitable environment for all stakeholders in the telecom sector, and audits help ensure that all players are operating under the same rules and regulations.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released an updated panel of auditors authorised to conduct audits of Digital Addressable Systems (DAS), on April 9. The list includes multiple audit firms and professionals who are permitted to carry out audits across India through 2025-27.

Vivek Singh appointed as CEO of Home Credit India

Singh brings over 20 years of extensive experience in the financial services sector, with a strong focus on building and scaling businesses, driving digital transformation, and managing large-scale operations.

Sharing his vision, Vivek Singh, CEO, Home Credit India, said: “It’s an honour to lead Home Credit India at a time when technology is revolutionising how we serve customers.”