Brand tax explained | Big salary gaps in Indian communications | Meta and Google bend ad rules

From Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Group to ICICI and HSBC, the issue of charging GST on brands and logos used by subsidiaries is complex, with valid arguments on both sides. But one thing is sure, the practical challenges and unintended consequences of ‘brand tax’ require clear guidelines and careful consideration of the broader economic impact.

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Cab aggregators largest culprits in dark patterns, says Rohit Kumar Singh | 45% fall between Rs 22.5-Rs 62.5 lakh in Corp Comm salaries

Rohit Kumar Singh, the former Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs, has called out cab aggregators as "one of the biggest culprits" in the deceptive landscape of dark patterns.

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Govt’s new rules for surrogate ads | India’s customer experience crisis | Hummel enters Indian esports scene

The consultative process of forming the guidelines for surrogate ads though began in February this year, there has only been a tentative timeline for it to be made public, and has been under consulting process ever since. (Image source: Unsplash)

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MIB to explore deeply on health as a sector for SDC | BMC’s new OOH advertising policy could do more harm than good

According to recommendations made by industry stakeholders, food companies which fall under the purview of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will need to acquire an SDC to advertise on any medium. (Image source: Unsplash)

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