Author: Tasmayee Laha Roy

Netflix could be preparing to challenge Rs 196-crore tax demand amidst dispute panel’s ruling

The ad-supported plan was launched by Netflix in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, the UK and the US. (Image by ibault Penin via Unsplash)

The move follows the Dispute Resolution Panel’s (DRP) recent ruling in favor of the department, upholding the tax demand raised by its international taxation wing.

TRAI issues consultation paper on digital transformation through the 5G ecosystem

The consultation paper on the new broadcast policy will be released within the next few days, said the TRAI chairman. He added that Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has completed the process of pre-conversation for a broadcast policy. (Image sourced from Moneycontrol)

Written comments on the issues for consultation are invited from the stakeholders by October 30, 2023 and counter-comments, if any, by November 13, 2023.

Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar defends net neutrality amidst telco push for OTT charges

“Net Neutrality in India was a hard fought battle for those who remember - which started during UPA government and peaked in 2015/2016. I led an effort where over 5 lac Indians wrote to TRAI opposing efforts of some telcos to cabelize the internet and double dip/charge,” the minister said in a social media post. (Image sourced from Moneycontrol)

In a social media post, Chandrasekhar emphasized on the critical role net neutrality played in fostering a globally competitive startup ecosystem in India.

Metrics for assessing brand value have evolved post Covid: Deepender Rana

“It has been India’s decade. Our GDP has almost doubled with an 82 percent growth, while the world GDP has grown at 30 percent. This delta is even more when it comes to the most valuable Indian brands, which have almost quintupled in value (4.9 times), compared to the most valuable global brands, which have grown by 2.4 times. So Indian brands are significant value creators for our economy,” said Rana.

Pre-Covid, factors like purpose held less prominence, but now, sustainability has emerged as a robust building block of brand equity, important for both demand and pricing power.

Zee-Sony merger: Goenkas’ fate hangs in balance as SAT reserves judgment on SEBI debarment

ZEE Media, through IDPL, to invest in NewsReach which calls itself a "PR solution platform provider connecting advertisers to their target audience."

In August, SEBI passed an order revising the directions it had given to them asking its investigating officials to complete the enquiry in eight months. It further barred them from holding key managerial positions till the conclusion of the investigation. They again went to SAT. SAT heard the arguments and reserved its order.

TRAI advocates including digital connectivity infra in building development plans as a vital utility

The consultation paper on the new broadcast policy will be released within the next few days, said the TRAI chairman. He added that Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has completed the process of pre-conversation for a broadcast policy. (Image sourced from Moneycontrol)

As per the telecom regulator’s new consultation paper, while significant improvements have been made in telecom service coverage outdoors, there is still gap in meeting the quality of service demands indoors, both in residential and commercial areas. TRAI initiative is a step taken towards addressing this gap.

SAT reserves order in appeal filed by Punit Goenka against SEBI’s confirmatory order

The Board of the Company, chaired by Mr. R. Gopalan, has instituted the required measures, to guide and mentor the management on a regular basis, in order to enable the team to achieve the set goals for the Company

During the hearing, senior counsel Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Punit Goenka requested that the CFO of the merged company be allowed to report directly to the board if necessary, suggesting measures to safeguard shareholder interests.

SAT hearing on Punit Goenka’s appeal against SEBI confirmatory today

The Board of the Company, chaired by Mr. R. Gopalan, has instituted the required measures, to guide and mentor the management on a regular basis, in order to enable the team to achieve the set goals for the Company

SAT had earlier sought clarification regarding the basis for SEBI’s imposition of an 8-month deadline for completing the investigation in this case.

BCCI rebounds with Rs 6,558.80 crore revenue for 2022-23 after Covid slowdown

NCLT was further informed that Byju’s had been negotiating with the BCCI over its dispute. The ed tech company had filed objections to BCCI’s insolvency plea. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

At their AGM, the BCCI made some other significant decisions like increasing annual grant, ending practice of association paying extra money to guest players and others.

IBDF prepares for annual meeting and leadership elections

IBDF's September 22 board meeting charted AGM plans for October 31.(Image sourced from Moneycontrol)

In the previous annual general meeting held on November 18, 2022, K Madhavan, who currently serves as the Country Manager and President of Disney Star India, secured a unanimous re-election for the position of IBDF President.