Government’s 100-day agenda may focus on long-awaited e-commerce policy

With potential inclusion in the government's agenda, the policy seeks to balance interests between MSMEs and online marketplaces.(Representative Image: Bastian Riccardi via Unsplash)

Reports suggest that the forthcoming e-commerce policy that maybe included in the 100 day agenda of the government aims to address critical issues including additional taxes, data privacy, product ranking, and sale of private-label brands.

Average CEO compensation stands at Rs 13.8 crore a year: Deloitte Report

While assessing CEO and CXO performance, most companies use a holistic scorecard that includes a mix of financial and non-financial metrics and targets. However, incentives for CEOs and CXOs are still tilted towards financial company-level goals within those scorecards. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

CEOs of over Rs 20,000 crore revenue responsibility make Rs 20 crore per annum. Further, the CEO compensation has risen the fastest in technology and lowest in the financial services and consumer sectors, the Deloitte report revealed.

Sula Vineyards records double-digit revenue growth in Q4 and FY24

Sula's premium brands also performed well, recording a 15 percent YoY growth during the reported quarter and year. Moreover, the wine tourism segment registered a growth of 31 percent YoY in the fourth quarter compared to the year-ago period, the reports further stated. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

The company also announced that it has acquired N D Wines, a winery in Nasik district, and the deal will close by the end of April 2024.

ZEE’s restructuring, layoffs, strategic focus; Punit Goenka charts a new course after Sony-merger collapse

In line with his strategic plan focused towards achieving the targeted goals, ZEE's MD and CEO Punit Goenka proposed the implementation of a lean and streamlined management structure to the Board on April 5. The streamlining process included rationalisation of the workforce by 15 percent.

Zee is facing a new reality after the $10 billion merger with Sony fell through. The company is implementing cost-cutting measures, leadership changes, and a renewed strategic focus.

Duolingo’s new campaign #EnglishMeinNahiJamta celebrates linguistic diversity

The linguistic parade continued with submissions surfacing exciting phrases like Precipitevolissimevolmente (meaning "Extremely Fast" in Italian), Sayonara (translating to "Goodbye" in Japanese), Khalis (representing "Genuine" in Arabic). Gujaratis chimed in with 'Dobi' (referring to "stupid"), Bengalis added a sprinkle of sweetness with 'Mishti' (describing "sweet"), and Telugus contributed 'bokulu' (meaning "utensils"). (Representative Image: Surendran MP via Unsplash)

68 percent urban Indians agree that there are certain phrases or words in a language that convey nuanced meanings which cannot be fully translated or expressed in English.

Elections 2024: Politicians hungry for Gen Z attention use memes, reels and influencers

While the messaging might take a light hearted approach, the underlying target doesn’t lose focus.

Political messaging is increasingly incorporating memes, trending reels, and pop culture references. This departure from traditional mudslinging tactics reflects a strategic pivot to engage younger voters and Gen Z.

India is predominantly a self-employed market, says Piramal Finance | Media Dialogues

Piramal Capital and Housing Finance focuses on suburban and small-town self-employed families with moderate income. They call them ‘Budget customers of Bharat’. (Still from the video)

Piramal Capital and Housing Finance said the company aims to narrow the rural credit gap by targeting suburban and small-town self-employed families with moderate income, challenging conventional perceptions about credit access.