Author: Aashrey Baliga

SC ruling on Gameskraft GST case could decide fate of India’s real-money gaming industry

The Supreme Court recently stayed the Karnataka High Court's judgment that had quashed the GST department's show-cause notice to Gameskraft in May 2023. (Representative image by Michał Parzuchowski via Unsplash)

The skill-based gaming industry, which will now pay higher GST, will be further hit if the Supreme Court ruling is unfavourable, making them pay retrospective GST liabilities.

KKR to invest Rs 2,069 crore in Reliance Retail at Rs 8.361 lakh crore equity valuation

This valuation is higher than the Rs 8.27 lakh crore valuation bestowed on Reliance Retail three weeks ago when Qatar’s sovereign investment fund QIA picked up a 0.99 stake in the company for Rs 8,278 crore. (Images sourced via Forbes India)

This investment values RRVL at a pre-money equity value of Rs 8.361 lakh crore, which makes it among the top four companies by equity

Animation films are branded as funny cartoons in India because viewers aren’t exposed to other kinds of animated storytelling: Suresh Eriyat

From left: Suresh Eriyat, creative director and founder, Studio Eeksaurus; Adithi Krishnadas, director, Kandittund! (Images sourced via Forbes India)

Suresh Eriyat, the founder and director of Studio Eeksaurus, and Adithi Krishnadas, the director of National Award-winning animation film Kandittund! speak about the film, the studio’s previous award-winning work and the issues plaguing the animation industry.

India to frame cryptocurrency regulations through global consultations: Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth

Ajay Seth emphasised that there has been an endorsement of earlier work done by ministers regarding regulations for stablecoins and unbacked crypto assets. (Representational image via Unsplash)

India announced its intention to formulate its own cryptocurrency regulations through a comprehensive process involving extensive dialogues at both the international and domestic levels.

Pepsi maker Varun Beverages set to ride on growth in refrigerator sales in rural areas

Varun Beverages has set up a subsidiary in South Africa. The South African market is expected to be a billion-case market thanks to its high per capita consumption, said Motilal Oswal. (Representative image by Sam Cumming via Unsplash)

The stock is currently trading at 46 times its FY25 EPS estimates. Although the current valuations are stretched, and there is a limited near-term upside on the stock, it has strong growth prospects for the long-term.

Croma releases Croma Unboxed; Decodes key consumer trends on iPhones since 2020

Mumbai, while second in iPhone purchases, experienced a significant iPhone wave, with over a tenfold increase in 2022. Following closely are Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, with growth percentages of 198%, 221%, and 132%, respectively, from 2021 to 2022. (Representative Image: Laurenz Heymann via Unsplash)

Delhi witnessed an impressive 47 percent growth in iPhone sales from 2020 to 2021 and an astounding 106 percent growth from 2021 to 2022. Meanwhile, Mumbai, while second in iPhone purchases, experienced a significant iPhone wave, with over a tenfold increase in 2022.

All India Digital Cable Federation (AIDCF) moves TDSAT against DD Free Dish: Report

The confusion arose because the data being referred to here was the Raw Level Data. However, it is actually the Respondent Level Data that is being shared with agencies and advertisers.

Prasar Bharati’s DD Free Dish has allegedly not been following the TRAI’s regulations that requires all provided channels to be encrypted, as per a report.

India vs Pakistan: How brands reacted to the weather playing spoilsport

From Zomato, Swiggy, Dunzo, Uber, Amazon Prime and more. FInd out which brands had the cleverest moment marketing posts on social media during the India-Pakistan Asia Cup matches. (Image sourced via X - @BCCI).

Let’s take a look at some of the moment marketing posts by brands on social media during the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match.

AnyMind Group appoints Arjun Paramhans as India lead of influencer management for AnyTag

In his previous role at Verse Innovation, Arjun Paramhans played a role in driving the digital revenue, product monetization and creative solutions.

Arjun Paramhans has led award-winning social media initiatives, creative communication, partnerships and influencer marketing campaigns for brands like Red Bull, Samsung, Royal Enfield, Airtel and more.