Category: Quantum Brief

Indian Railways ties up with Swiggy

This facility will be launched in the first phase at four railway stations i.e. Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam, said IRCTC in a stock exchange filing. The e-catering service will be "available soon", said IRCTC. (Image source: Unsplash)

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has tied up with Swiggy for supply and delivery of pre-ordered meals.

Uber signs MoU with ONDC to explore opportunities for Uber’s expansion

Uber's core ride-hailing business suffered a significant setback during the pandemic, with lockdowns restricting movement from one place to another. (Image source: Unsplash)

Uber’s chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi stated that one of their ‘biggest’ growth strategies is to expand into low-income based, and they don’t want to be reduced to being an upper middle class product.

Nothing appoints Ranveer Singh as brand ambassador

Recently, Nothing confirmed the global launch of its upcoming smartphone, Phone (2a), on March 5th. The event will be live-streamed from an in-person gathering in Delhi, India, bringing together thousands of people.

The actor will feature in digital, print, and TVC campaigns for Nothing phones.

Apple introduces new first-party app – Apple Sports

The users of Apple TV can switch to watching the live game with just a tap, and the favourites that have been selected can be synced with the Apple TV app and Apple News in order to offer relevant recommendations. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

The app, which is currently available in the US, UK and Canada, has been introduced for ‘speed and simplicity’, as it also comes with an ‘easy-to-use’ interface.

Spotify launches in-house music advisory agency for brands

Spotify India's Amarjit Singh Batra stated, "At Spotify, we are making it easy for them by working on plans and offers which suit everybody. From monthly offers to annual offers, they are priced very competitively. We have offers and products like Duo which is for two people. We have products like family plans which are for multiple people in the household. There are student plans also." (Image source: Moneycontrol)

With AUX, Spotify aims to use its expertise to counsel brands about how best to use music to enrich their campaigns and connect them with emerging artists to help them reach new audiences.

Yum Restaurants sells 4.4 percent stake in Devyani International

As of December 30, Yum Restaurants India held 5 crore shares in Devyani International. Yum Restaurants India had bought a 4.41 percent stake in Devyani International in September 2021 after which it had maintained its stake in the company. (Image source: YouTube)

As highlighted by National Stock Exchange (NSE), Yum Restaurants India sold 5,30,83,330 shares, which amounted to its 4.4 per cent stake in Devyani International.

Popeye’s to be fastest QSR in India to reach Rs. 1000 crore revenue: Jubilant’s Sameer Khetarpal

The company plans to open around 200 new Domino’s stores and an additional 30-35 Popeye’s stores in the coming 18 months. (Representative image by Jonathan MONCK-MASON via Unsplash)

The American fried chicken restaurant chain has 33 stores in 11 cities in India. Sameer Khetarpal, CEO and MD of Jubilant Foodworks, expects the number to reach 100 by next year.

The Body Shop India operations not impacted by UK business restructuring: Quest Retail’s Shriti Malhotra

In February 2024, The Body Shop’s UK business had fallen into administration, putting more than 2,000 jobs and 200 stores at risk. The retailer, owned by private equity firm Aurelius, appointed administrators at FRP Advisory on Tuesday. It said the move was the best way of securing the brand’s future. Aurelius agreed to buy The Body Shop late last year in a deal that valued the retailer at £207 million ($262 million). (Image source: ContactPigeon)

The administrators announced job cuts and store closures in the UK market.