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Shashwat Sharma to be Bharti Airtel’s MD & CEO | Srividya Srinivasan to take charge as CFO for Gillette India

In preparation for this role, Shashwat Sharma is being appointed CEO designate of the company.

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India will be an intelligence market: RIL’s Mukesh Ambani | I&B Ministry ‘suspends’ work on draft Broadcasting Bill

During the AGM earlier in August, Reliance Industries Ltd Chairman Mukesh Ambani's address to shareholders reflected the conglomerate's growing emphasis on advanced technology and innovation. Ambani's made more than 50 references to artificial intelligence (AI) as he laid out an ambitious blueprint of deeptech moves to transform the oil-to-telecom conglomerate.

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People, policies, pitches: All the big breaks and exclusives only on Storyboard18

A round-up of some key exclusives and top breaks by Storyboard18’s team of wired reporters. Don’t miss a beat, follow us for more.

Government not exempted from DPDP Act: MeitY | Hoarding collapse in Vasai | Brands return to retro

The report was prepared by a sub-committee constituted by MeitY in 2023 to develop a comprehensive AI governance framework.

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Broadcasters chart action plan | Disney Star trains Dubai Police | Noel Tata appointed Chairman of Tata Trusts

Majority of the broadcasters and the members of the Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) oppose the TRAI's regulation requiring broadcasters to provide free channels on DD Free Dish to private distribution platform operators (DPOs).

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Broadcasters and DPOs clash | Ratan Tata passes away at 86 | ZEE gets a clean chit

The News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA) warned that while GBBs have the potential to diversify broadcasting, allowing them to operate without a well-defined regulatory structure could undermine competitive fairness.

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TN Govt’s strong message to RMG industry | Kaya’s Group CEO Rajiv Nair resigns

N. Muruganandam, Chief Secretary of the Tamil Nadu government, had hinted at banning certain games and noted that online gaming addiction among children has grown, leading to harmful effects. Including esports in the CM's trophy clearly showcases Tamil Nadu government's plan to restrict pay to play games in the state.

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Manish Tiwari to be Nestle India’s MD | AAAI re-elects Prasanth Kumar as President; Rana Barua becomes Vice President

Manish Tiwary has been nominated to take over as the Managing Director of Nestlé India Limited with effect from 1st August 2025. The proposal is subject to necessary approvals, the company has said in an exchange filing.

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E-comm, q-comm and the future of kiranas | Disney Star onboards Dream11, Hero | OTT advertising to grow

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)

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EssenceMediacom’s festive strategy, Tata Capital’s new campaign & TCS tops BrandZ 2024

During festive seasons, the primary objective is to boost sales by enhancing consumer consideration. To achieve this goal, a multi-faceted approach leveraging various media channels is essential. While traditional mass mediums such as television remain influential, digital platforms will continue to play a crucial role in shaping consumer perceptions and driving consideration.

In the latest episode of Storyboard18, EssenceMediacom’s CEO, Navin Khemka, discussed the agency’s growth and festive season outlook. The episode also highlighted Tata Capital’s new campaign and Kantar’s BrandZ 2024 report, naming TCS as India’s most valuable brand.