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Two lakh kirana stores forced to shut down due to rise of quick-commerce: AICPDF

AICPDF alleged that the quick commerce platforms operate dark stores to bypass inventory regulations and engage in predatory pricing and monopolistic behaviour. (Image courtesy: Moneycontrol)

All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has claimed that an estimated two lakh kirana stores have shut down in the last year because of the rapid expansion of quick commerce along with the economic slowdown.

Premium chocolate brands boost AdEx amid Indian festive season

Premium brands in the fast-moving consumer goods sector are growing at roughly twice the pace of their non-premium counterparts in India.

These Premium chocolate brands have increased their ad budgets by an average of 8-10% to expand reach and boost sales.

TRAI intensifies crackdown on spam calls and fraudulent messaging

The consultation paper followed the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) letter dated July 26 to TRAI.

TRAI mandated the whitelisting of URLs, APKs, and OTT links in messages, allowing only safe and approved links to reach consumers

Meta secures multi-year partnership with Reuters to AI-driven news

The chatbot will cite Reuters' news stories, linking users directly to detailed coverage.

Meta’s AI chatbot to deliver up-to-date news insights in the US through a groundbreaking partnership with Reuters.

Truecaller urges TRAI to allow telcos to work with third party apps to curb spam: report

Truecaller has also urged TRAI for clear definitions for fraud calls and messages. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

In its suggestions to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to regulate spam, Truecaller asked to allow telcos to work with third-party apps for AI-enabled spam solutions.

High costs and limited returns- Ad spends on LinkedIn likely to go down 20%

LinkedIn’s CPM rates in India are up to 15-20% higher than other social media platforms. (Image source: Unsplash)

Brands are rethinking their advertising investment in LinkedIn ads as CPM rates on the platform have more than doubled in the past two years. The rates currently stand at 15-20% higher than other social media platforms.

Airtel to separate D2H and entertainment units, restructuring plans to benefit business

The Connected Homes division will aim to drive rapid growth and competitiveness, while the DTH unit will focus on achieving world-class efficiency and competitiveness.

Airtel has appointed Shashwat Sharma as the next Managing Director & CEO, while Gopal Vittal will transition to the role of Executive Vice Chairman. These changes will take effect on January 1, 2026.

SEBI mandates regulated entities to sever ties with finfluencers within 3 months

The circular states that SEBI-regulated persons must ensure that no associated person or agent gives any direct or indirect advice on securities.

India’s market regulator takes a firm stance on unregulated financial advice, urging stock exchanges, clearing corporations, and depositories to dissociate from unregistered financial influencers by early next year.

PM Modi highlights Indian animation growth, praises ‘Chhota Bheem’ on Mann Ki Baat

The Prime Minister praised India's animation studios for partnering with global giants like Disney and Warner Bros., creating original content that showcases Indian culture on the world stage. (Image source: World Bank Live)

In ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ Prime Minister Modi praises Indian animation and calls on youth to innovate in the booming animation and gaming industries.

E-commerce platforms face scrutiny over seller autonomy and fair practices

CAIT has accused Blinkit (Zomato), Swiggy (Instamart), and Zepto of violating multiple laws, including Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and FEMA regulations to finance operational losses.

The Policy Consensus Centre (PCC) hosted a webinar on “Unlocking Seller Autonomy: Ensuring Transparency and Fair Competition,” that brought together experts from academia, research institutions, and the e-commerce sector to address critical regulatory challenges impacting MSMEs in India’s e-commerce landscape.