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Competition Commission of India seeks more details on Quick Commerce complaint

CCI is seeking additional evidence before investigating claims of anti-competitive practices against quick commerce companies, as traditional retailers allege unfair market practices.

TECH 2025: Trends that will shape our lives as consumers in the year ahead

Social media companies, brands, and influencers have increasingly adopted the term “creator” for the many forms of social media content producers thriving today, from bloggers, vloggers, livestreamers to Instagrammers and TikTok stars. But there is a key difference. Read on to find out. (Image: igor-omilaev via Unsplash)

2025 is the year when AI meets influence. The year everyone becomes a Creator, but few will lead. Read Shubhranshu Singh’s views on the big bets in tech and social media.

CRED’s contrarian bet: Targeting only India’s wealthy in a nation of over a billion

In 2018, Shah launched CRED, a members-only app designed to incentivize timely credit card bill payments through rewards.

By focusing on India’s wealthy elite and eschewing quick profits, CRED’s founder is making an unconventional bet on the future of financial technology.

Google marks 2024 as milestone year for AI-led innovations

AI took center stage in the realms of healthcare and travel. (Representative Image: Brett Jordan via Unsplash)

August was a significant month for Google’s hardware and software.

In beauty business, Bollywood stars find profits more elusive than fame

From silver screen to beauty scene: Bollywood actresses' entrepreneurial ventures in focus

Only one celebrity-owned brand turns profitable in India’s $21 billion beauty market, as actresses discover star power alone can’t guarantee success in competitive cosmetics industry.

Artificial Intelligence: A new frontier for competition regulation, says CCI chief

The rise of big tech and e-commerce platforms presents unique regulatory challenges due to their scale, intricate ecosystems, and rapid pace of innovation. (Image: nahrizul-kadri via Unsplash)

CCI Chairperson warns of AI’s potential to facilitate cartels, outlines strategies for transparent and accountable regulation.

CAIT writes to Piyush Goyal seeking action against q-comm firms

Piyush Goyal emphasised the importance of updating laws to keep pace with technological advancements.

Traders’ body CAIT’s National President, BC Bhartia, has accused quick commerce platforms of misusing funds received through Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Financial transactions at Mahakumbh anticipated to be between Rs 2 lakh crore and Rs 3 lakh crore

According to staffing and recruitment services firms, the 45-day spiritual festival is projected to generate around a million gig and temporary jobs this season.

State officials view the Mahakumbh as a cornerstone of their broader strategy to establish Uttar Pradesh as India’s premier destination for religious and cultural tourism.

E-comm FMCG market to hit $100-105 bn by FY2025; digital transformation reshapes landscape

Saugata Gupta, CEO of Marico

The e-commerce FMCG market in India is expected to reach $100-105 billion by FY2025. Success will depend on balancing traditional operations with digital capabilities, keeping products affordable and accessible, and creating personalized customer experiences, says Marico’s MD and CEO, Saugata Gupta.

India’s digital payment surge drives growth in cashback and promo code adoption

The conversion for cashback, that is clicks to orders, has increased to 5 percent in this festive season (Photo:Unsplash)

Brands are finding that cashback and promo codes are more than just promotional tools; they are key drivers of customer engagement.