This year customers were seen purchasing expensive items, like phones and TVs, because they were available at a steeper discount. That decision, however, dented the demand for products in other categories.
Author: Kashmeera Sambamurthy
We are strategically using AI to reintroduce Microsoft beyond the realm of Windows: Frank Shaw
The head of communications at Microsoft talks about AI being a helping hand enabling individuals to bring their ideas and visions to life and not a tool to replace human roles.
Xiaomi’s Manu Kumar Jain joins AI firm G42 as chief executive officer
Manu Kumar Jain will play a role in helping the firm expand its footprint in the Indian market.
Flipkart and Amitabh Bachchan: Sense and sensitivity are out, sensationalism is in
The democratisation of advertising has brought its benefits. But the overall quality of discourse has sunk to deplorable levels.
Dabur announces completion of cloud migration
Dabur’s adoption of a cloud-only approach will significantly improve business resilience and enhance control of the IT landscape, helping the company augment its services for retailers, partners, employees, and consumers.
Olay’s new campaign spotlights the need for female STEM role models in India
In March 2023, P&G’s Olay India commissioned a survey and the findings attested to the fact that due to a lack of female role models, young girls are found to not pursue a career in STEM. Eighty-one percent of the respondents dropped out due to the lack of female role models.
Lenovo launches campaign to ride on cricket mania
The campaign aims to integrate all of Lenovo’s consumer portfolios – Legion, Yoga, IdeaPad.
Porter launches new campaign to commemorate cricket fervour
The campaign comprises three ad films reflecting the beliefs of the cricket fanatics as beacons of hope and a mark of support to the Indian cricket champions to keep them going.
Accel-backed Virgio pivots from fast-fashion to sustainable clothing
The company does not need additional capital for its pivot. Most of the $37 million that Virgio raised last year remains in the company’s bank account and gives the company a cash runway of three years, per Nagaram.
Maruti Suzuki to infuse Rs 50,000 crore by FY31 towards boosting capacity
Investments will be directed towards enhancing the supply chain, expanding export infrastructure, and strengthening marketing and sales teams.