Month: January 2024

Maruti Suzuki sold over 20 lakh cars in 2023; doubled its SUV market share

The company said that it commenced exporting operations in 1987 and currently accounts for approximately 40 percent of India's total vehicle exports. (Representative Image: Adrian Balasoiu via Unsplash)

SUV sales was a large portion of the company’s domestic passenger vehicle (PV) sales this fiscal year, increasing to 36 percent in 2023 from 22 percent in 2022.

Vodafone Idea issues clarification, says not in any talks with Elon Musk’s Starlink

The company is in discussion with various technology partners for finalisation of its 5G rollout strategy and is working with many partners to develop 5G use cases relevant to the Indian market and build device ecosystems. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

The company clarified on a report published in the Mint newspaper, which also cited news reports claiming that the government could sell its 33% stake in Vodafone Idea to the Musk, the owner of “X” and Tesla.

Non-human -AI generated-influencers already generating more than Rs 80,000 per post: Paytm’s Vijay Shekhar Sharma

The highlight this year will be the ‘Heroes of Progress’ reception on Jan. 17 to honor WEF Global Shapers who are making significant contributions to the fields of environment, women’s empowerment, art and sustainability. (Representational image by Jezael Mengoza via Unsplash)(Representational image by Jezael Mengoza via Unsplash)

Vijay Shekhar Sharma’s comments on artificial intelligence (AI) affecting human jobs come days after Paytm laid off more than 1,000 employees following the implementation of AI technology to improve efficiency.

Media Dialogues with Storyboard18: Maintaining continuity In change, Maruti-Suzuki & Mindshare drive ahead

Storyboard18's editor Delshad Irani with Maruti Suzuki's Shashank Srivastava and Mindshare South Asia CEO Amin Lakhani

In a conversation with Storyboard18’s Delshad Irani, Maruti Suzuki’s Shashank Srivastava and Mindshare South Asia CEO Amin Lakhani share exciting insights on navigating change in the Indian auto industry.

The Hershey Company promotes Luigi Mirri to general manager, India

Luigi Mirri spearheaded the expansion of the brand footprint in critical markets, such as Australia, fostered a strong relationship with 7-Eleven convenience stores, played a pivotal role in fostering stability in Hershey Korea and set Hershey Philippines and Thailand on a multi-year double-digit growth trajectory.

Currently serving as the general manager of APAC, Mirri will expand his responsibilities to include India.

Unilever’s Krishnan Sundaram quits after 23 years

Over the last 23 years, Sundaram, was in various leadership roles at Unilever. He was general Manager, Beverages between 2012 and 2014. He was then appointed VP - global marketing transformation and capability for nearly two years.

Sundaram will be taking a short break, before moving on to his move.

Merger limbo threatens Disney Star’s ICC broadcast as Zee-Sony talks delay

With the ICC rights cycle commencing in a fortnight, Disney Star will have to go ahead and broadcast the upcoming ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024 on Star Sports channels, marking the initiation of the new media rights cycle from January 19 to February 11. (Image sourced via X - @BCCI)

On August 27, 2022, Disney Star secured the ICC media rights for the 2024-27 term, amounting to approximately $3 billion.