Author: Aashrey Baliga

Eros plea denied by SAT against SEBI order

If a reply along with a stay vacation application is filed, WTM (whole-time member) will fix a date within a week from date of filing the reply by appellants. (Representative Image: Agence Olloweb via Unsplash)

The WTM has been directed by SAT to provide an opportunity to Eros to plead its case. The bench, after three weeks will pass an order – prima-facie, post consideration of all material evidence presented by the appellants.

MSMEs contribute to 30 percent of India’s GDP: Redseer

On Wednesday, SAT instructed SEBI to submit its response by September 4 in response to an appeal lodged by Punit Goenka, the promoter of ZEEL. The tribunal has scheduled a hearing for the case on September 8. (Representative Image: Anastase Maragos via Unsplash)

The Indian economy projected to grow at a CAGR of 8 percent per year from USD 3.6 trillion in 2023 to USD 4.9 trillion in 2027.

Perfios unveils new brand identity and logo

The company is targeting the achievement of $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) by the end of this financial year. (Representative Image: Nick Fewings via Unsplash)

The decision is fuelled by the company’s global expansion plans in the US, Middle East, Southeast Asia, and African markets.

70 percent of Indian small businesses embrace marketing automation: GoDaddy

Bajaj Auto currently has 80 percent market share in the ICE segment. This serves as a substantial and efficient distribution platform for their electric offerings. (Representative Image: Annie Spratt via Unsplash)

Recognizing the importance of digitalization small businesses also plan to implement digital advertising, creating a responsive website design, and position their companies better on search engines.

DBS Bank India partners with five Indian badminton stars

Rabbit’s Tale is the third acquisition that Accenture Song has made in Southeast Asia after Romp and Entropia to bolster its ability to help clients grow, innovate and sustain relevance. Other global acquisitions include ConcentricLife, Fiftyfive5 and The Stable. (Representational image by frame harirak via Unsplash)

The partnership involves Lakshya Sen, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand.

Storyboard18 YoungGuns: Less than a week to go!

Storyboard18 will honour the YoungGuns at a glittering ceremony in August. There will be insightful and nuanced conversations as marketing and business leaders come together for an exclusive gathering to encourage, support and celebrate the bold brand makers.

Aditya Kanthy, CEO, DDB Mudra Group, CVL Srinivas, country manager, WPP India, Dheeraj Sinha, CEO, Leo Burnett – South Asia and chairman BBH India, David Kohler, chair and CEO, Kohler Co, Amitabh Pande, chief consumer strategy & planning officer, Diageo India share why they’re excited about Storyboard18’s YoungGuns initiative.

What Bata’s potential deal with Adidas teaches us about retail, marketing and collaborations

Bata until now has been selling its own brand while competing with other larger players. So, on the face of it, it may seem absurd to sell a competing brand in your store. (Representative Image: Pablo Zuchero via Unsplash)

With the average age of consumers reducing, Bata has planned to tap into latest trends with their new concept Sneaker Studios now implemented in 565 stores out of 2,100. Sneakers are about a fourth of Bata’s overall sales, their long-term target is to get 50 percent sales from informal shoes.

Network18 expands its connected TV reach; brings four news channels to Samsung TV Plus India

The recent decision was taken under the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 in consultation with other Ministries/Departments of the Government of India, and domain experts specializing in media and entertainment, women's rights, and child rights. (Representative Image: Glenn Carstens-Peters via Unsplash)

Network18 Group’s regional news channels will be introduced on the platform soon.

Future of e-commerce spending remains positive: Redseer

Consumers are becoming more aware of the impact of their spending decisions, with 70 percent believing they can "vote with their dollars" by supporting brands that show good citizenship and Supporting small business owners. (Representative Image: Hanson Lu via Unsplash)

Consumer spends in the last quarter was robust across online and offline retail, as GMV grew alongside a moderating inflation and rising income levels. The eCommerce spending sentiment for Q2 FY24 remains positive with an ECCI (eCommerce Consumer Confidence Index) of 131 with a minor dip from the previous quarter.