Month: December 2023

Swiggy onboards Anand Kripalu as an independent director and chairperson

Anand Kripalu said, ""Swiggy has transformed food and grocery delivery in the country, bringing unparalleled convenience to millions of homes."

As per Sriharsha Majety, group CEO, “Anand is a veteran in the consumer goods industry, and his deep knowledge and perspective will be instrumental in guiding Swiggy as we continue to innovate and redefine the on-demand delivery landscape in India.”

From Aloo Bhujia to French Fries, Bikaji’s surprise success in Western snacks

Bikaji has been targeting India's growing middle class. It has a significant presence in Rajasthan, Bihar, and Assam and is extending its focus to Karnataka, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. (Image source: Moneycontrol Hindi)

While the company initially did not anticipate the western snacks segment to become a core category, the segment has demonstrated growth rates comparable to the ethnic segment.

12.5 percent surge in contactless cross border transactions due to World Cup: Visa Study

The flow of money towards non-KYC-ed merchants, who are not authorised to accept card payments as merchants, might have led the regulator to take the step. However, the exact reason is not known, according to the report. (Representative image by cardmapr.nl via Unsplash)

While the World Cup matches were the primary catalyst to travel to India, it became a gateway for a broader exploration of the country’s rich culture and tourism scene. International visitors extended their stay to immerse themselves in the wonders of India with destinations like Jaipur, Agra, Goa, Varanasi, and Udaipur topping their must-see lists.

Who is Orry? Amazon’s Alexa has the answer

In the Storyboard18 interview, Orry didn’t rule out starting his own brand but said it's not an immediate plan.  (Image sourced via Instagram - @orry1)

If you’re still unable to figure out who Orry is or what he does – just ask Alexa! Just say, “Alexa, who is Orry?” or “Alexa, what does Orry do?” to satiate your curiosity about the identity of Orry but in his style!

Is The Archies trying to be Barbie?

If one takes a closer look at ‘The Archies’ brand collaborations, don’t the above mirror similarities from Barbie’s marketing playbook? (Image source: LinkedIn)

The Archies is all set for release on December 7 on Netflix. Brands have joined the hype bandwagon with collaborations.

2023: Rise to Twitter, fall to X; A detailed analysis

With the acquisition of Twitter, the South African-American-Canadian citizen said that he would make the platform’s algorithm open-source, combat spambots and promote free speech.

How Elon Musk picked a $44-billion social media business and what he is doing with it.

Byju Raveendran likens current crisis to war on multiple fronts, says true entrepreneur is a war leader

The meeting came amid a precarious liquidity crisis for the once-feted edtech, as it tries to raise money via multiple channels to keep operations going. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

In a leadership huddle, CEO Arjun Mohan unveiled Byju’s 3.0, where he stressed the need to sell the right products to the right people without maximising sales.