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Walmart to acquire Vizio for $2.3 billion

The combination would be expected to further accelerate Walmart’s media business in the U.S., Walmart Connect, bringing together VIZIO's advertising solutions business with Walmart’s reach and capabilities. These benefits would be further strengthened by the growth of connected TV platforms and Walmart’s industry-leading TV panel sales. (Image source: Unsplash)

The acquisition of VIZIO and its SmartCast Operating System (OS) would enable Walmart to connect with and serve its customers in new ways including innovative television and in-home entertainment and media experiences.

Matrimony.com expands its offerings with launch of MeraLuv

Murugavel Janakiraman, Founder and CEO – Matrimony.com

MeraLuv aims to facilitate genuine connections for those seeking to cultivate relationships before marriage.

Byju’s rights issue to raise $200 million fully subscribed

The edtech is dealing with the twin crises of a cash crunch and some of its investors seeking to oust the leadership to reconstitute the board. (Image source: Moneycontrol)(Image source: Moneycontrol)(Image source: Moneycontrol)

According to people close to developments, some late stage investors who came in later rounds of funding are also keen to join the issue.

Walmart-owned PhonePe launches Indus Appstore; Google Play Store faces competition

The launch comes about four months after the digital payments firm opened up its app marketplace to Android developers, inviting them to publish their app on the platform.

Indians spent about 1.19 trillion hours on mobile apps in 2023, up from 954 billion hours in 2021, as per app intelligence firm data.ai.

International Mother Language Day: YouTuber Poulami Nag on how Bengali shaped her identity

Poulami Nag says that over the time, YouTube has opened up possibilities for creators to earn money through different avenues, for example, YouTube Shorts, channel membership and 'Thanks' option.

Poulami Nag who goes by the moniker Hothat Jodi Uthlo Kotha on YouTube talks to Storyboard18 about her journey as a regional language content creator and more.

Eminent jurist Fali S Nariman dies at age 95; PM Modi expresses condolences

The Nariman family fled to India in the face of the Japanese invasion in 1942 when Fali was 12. (Image source: Forbes India)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to the Nariman family.”Shri Fali Nariman Ji was among the most outstanding legal minds and intellectuals,” the PM wrote on X.

‘Classless’, ‘below-the-belt’: Why Pine Labs jab at Paytm didn’t go down well

Pine Labs responded to Paytm's front-page advertisement in the Times of India on February 19 by launching a competitive campaign, highlighting their own offerings in response to Paytm's claims of omnipresence through sound boxes and QR codes. (Image source: Karthik Srinivasan via LinkedIn)

Netizens showed mixed reactions to Pine Labs’ ad which attacked Paytm.

Turkey’s Zen Diamond to enter the Indian market

Additionally, the brand plans to establish stores across tier 1, tier 2, and tier 3 markets, as per reports. (Image source: Facebook)

The Turkish diamond jewellery brand plans to launch chain stores in key cities across India.

Add to cart: Is Flipkart buying Dunzo?

Cash-strapped Dunzo is also backed by Alphabet's Google. In October 2023, Quick commerce platform Dunzo’s co-founder Dalvir Suri quit the company at a time when the startup was facing a funding crunch, delayed payments to employees and layoffs. (Image source: Unsplash and Justdial)

While talks are still ongoing, complexities surrounding Dunzo’s ownership structure are posing a challenge for the two parties to come to an understanding over a deal, reports indicate.

The wait is over. Visionaries – Bengaluru Edition is here!

The Visionaries programme for CXOs and executives provides an unparalleled view and deep insights into how the best and brightest function in complex times.

After the stellar success of the first edition, Storyboard18’s Visionaries initiative goes to the innovation capital of India, Bengaluru. Celebrate the leaders, innovators and growth drivers on February 28.