Author: Kashmeera Sambamurthy

Harsh Goenka on FM’s Budget 2024 speech: “Recipe for sukh, shaanti aur aaRAM! Jai shree RAM!”

The budget makes a strong case for environmental sustainability, aligning with our Net Zero commitment. Viability gap funding for investments in renewable energy, green initiatives, and sustainable urban planning demonstrates our proactive stance on climate change. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

“Targeting structural issues of fiscal prudence, infrastructure and inclusion – no dRAMa, no RAMbling, clearly setting the country’s direction for growth,” said Harsh Goenka on Budget 2024 speech by FM Nirmala Sitharaman.

Big Tech Layoffs: Google spent $700 million in compensating laid-off employees

Financial Times reported on Google’s possible revenue shake-up, stating, "Google is looking at options including adding certain AI-powered search features to its premium subscription services, which already offer access to its new Gemini AI assistant in Gmail and Docs, according to three people with knowledge of its plans." (Representative Image: Brett Jordan via Unsplash)

In early January, Google laid off more than 1000 employees and spent $700 million to compensate the laid-off employees.

Trademark Infringement: Delhi High Court imposes a fine of Rs 50,000 on Raashee Fragrances India

The defendant further stated that the consumers would not get confused and would go by the Hindi meaning of the said two words. (Image source: SmokehouseIndia)

Kamal Kant and Company LLP claim that Rashee Fragrances infringed on their trademark ‘Rajshree’ which had been in usage since 1965 in pan masala and related goods business.

Publicis Health to pay $350 million to settle US opioid marketing lawsuit; landmark settlement

The settlement involving Publicis Health, a subsidiary of France-based Publicis Groupe SA, was the result of a “coalition” co-led by James composed of “every attorney general in the nation,” according to a news release.

Advertising company Publicis has reached a first-of-its-kind $350 million opioid marketing settlement in the US.

Byju’s Troubles: Investors issue EGM notice, seek to fire founders and CEO Byju Raveendran

The edtech is dealing with the twin crises of a cash crunch and some of its investors seeking to oust the leadership to reconstitute the board. (Image source: Moneycontrol)(Image source: Moneycontrol)(Image source: Moneycontrol)

Byju’s investors are seeking to remove the company’s leadership led by Byju Raveendran, saying they are ‘deeply concerned’ about future stability under the current leadership.

Malcolm Raphael joins Sideways Consulting as chief growth officer

At Bennett Coleman and Co, Malcolm Raphael joined as the vice president and business head for BrandScope where he created aspirational brands to address market opportunities and plug consumer need gaps.

Malcolm Raphael worked at Bennett Coleman and Co as senior vice president – creative strategy and planning | trade marketing | innovations.