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The National Basketball Association (NBA), ACG and the Basketball Federation of India (BFI), the governing body of basketball in the country announced the launch of the ACG Jr. NBA program, a nationwide 3v3 tournament for the top U-14 players across India and the largest school-based basketball program in the country. Skechers, the global performance and lifestyle footwear and apparel brand, will serve as the official kit partner of the program and provide high-quality gear for the participants.

The ACG Jr. NBA program will feature boys’ and girls’ divisions with teams representing schools from across the country and tip off on Tuesday, September 24 with tournaments in Chennai and Mumbai before visiting Aizawl, Delhi, Kolkata and Ludhiana. The top eight boys’ and girls’ teams from each city will then compete in a league phase within each city that will see the top three boys’ and girls’ teams and one all-star team from each of the boys’ and girls’ divisions advance to the league finals early next year.  The dates of the remaining city tournaments and league phases, and the dates and location of the league finals, will be announced at a later date.  Schools can register to participate by visiting this link.

In addition to the ACG Jr. NBA program, the collaboration aims to enhance youth basketball development at the local level, expand elite talent identification nationally, and provide new development opportunities for players, coaches and referees at all levels.  The collaboration builds on the prior association between the NBA and ACG that included the launch of ACG-NBA Jump, a nationwide basketball talent search program, and marks the first time BFI will serve as an ACG Jr. NBA partner.

 
The Jr. NBA program has reached more than 14 million youth and 15,000 physical education instructors across 35 cities in India since 2013. The ACG Jr. NBA program is part of the NBA’s broader basketball development initiatives in India that include NBA Basketball School, a network of tuition-based basketball development programs open to male and female players ages 6-18, and Basketball Without Borders Asia, the NBA and FIBA’s global basketball development and community outreach program that has been held in India twice. 

NBA, ACG, BFI, and Skechers bring basketball to Indian schools

E-commerce giant Amazon India gears up for the country's festive season, creating over 1.1 lakh seasonal job opportunities across its operation network. 

The online retailer said that the hiring includes both direct and indirect job roles, including thousands of women associates and nearly 1,900 persons with disabilities.

Besides, Amazon India also reduced selling fees by 3-12% for 59 product sub-categories on the marketplace last week.

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The seller fee has been reduced by 9% for home furnishing products, by 8% for indoor lighting, and by 8% for home products.

Other e-commerce platforms have announced hiring in view of the festive season recently. Meesho has announced the enablement of 8.5 lakh seasonal job opportunities within its seller and logistics network.

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Last week, Indeed data projected a 20% rise in seasonal hiring in the current calendar year as compared to the previous year.

E-commerce, logistics, retail, quick commerce, BFSI, tourism and hospitality, and manufacturing companies will expand the job hiring in the upcoming days to scale up revenue during the festive season, the report said.

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There is a 22 percent rise in users on India’s top five quick commerce apps in pre-festive 2024, Tonic Worldwide's insights division, GIPSI said in its The Festive Report part 2.

There were 2.2 million more searches for sales in pre-festive 2024 compared to pre-festive 2023 indicating that consumers anticipate festive sales and try to make the most of the period, the report added.

Amazon India creates over 1.1 lakh seasonal job opportunities ahead of festive season

Lay’s has become an Official Sponsor of both the FIFA World Cup 26 and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027. This marks a global extension of Frito-Lay’s role as a Regional Supporter during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and as a Tournament Supporter at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.


As Official Sponsor, Lay’s, alongside a portfolio of food brands, including Doritos, Cheetos, Tostitos, Ruffles, Cracker Jack, PopCorners, Quaker and Gamesa, will bring fans closer to the game with exclusive experiences, merchandise, consumer activations and more.


On announcing the deal, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: “We’re delighted to extend this partnership with Lay’s and strengthen our collaboration as we head into a historic period for FIFA and the wider football community. After being involved in the last FIFA World Cup and FIFA Women’s World Cup, we’re proud that Lay’s has shared in our trust, vision and ideas for the development of the global game and has joined us on this journey into the future. Together, we will create special experiences for fans worldwide.”


“Joining FIFA as a regional sponsor in 2022 was a landmark moment for Frito-Lay, and we’re incredibly proud to have laid the groundwork for the next step of making our partnership global,” said Steven Williams, CEO of Frito-Lay and Quaker North America. “The Lay’s brand has a long history of bringing fans together through a shared love for the game, and we look forward to creating even more iconic moments as we continue to use our brands to unite and inspire FIFA World Cup and FIFA Women’s World Cup fans all over the world.”


The FIFA World Cup 26 will be the first edition to feature 48 teams and to be hosted across three countries – Canada, Mexico and the United States – while the FIFA Women’s World Cup will be held in South America for the first time in 2027. With the two tournaments set to make history, 


The brand will break new ground at both tournaments by recognising and rewarding the “Fan of the Match” at every match.


Additionally, Lay’s, and the full portfolio of food brands, will engage fans on a global scale via in-store and digital promotions leading up to the FIFA World Cup 26 and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027. The brands will also be prominently featured on the pitch at every match through LED stadium display board exposure and press conference backdrops. Going beyond the stadiums, Lay’s and the iconic food portfolio will deliver immersive consumer experiences at FIFA official fan zones across host cities.


Jane Wakely, Chief Consumer and Marketing Officer and Chief Growth Officer, International Foods – Lay’s added: “Partnering with FIFA marks a significant milestone for our business and ambition to embed Lay’s and our extended portfolio of food brands deeper into football culture. Football is one of the world’s biggest passion points, and this historic partnership allows us to bring the excitement and reach of the FIFA World Cup and the FIFA Women’s World Cup together with the joy and fun of our iconic brands across the world.”


Romy Gai, FIFA’s Chief Business Officer, added: “The growth of Frito-Lay as a trusted partner of FIFA has been brilliant to see and we’re excited about where we can take this collaboration next as it goes truly global. The FIFA World Cup and FIFA Women’s World Cup are going to be bigger than ever, and Lay’s will be a central part of how fans all over the world enjoy and experience the action.”


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The LIONS Creativity Report has released its definitive rankings. Based on performance from Cannes Lions 2024, the report shows benchmarked work of creative excellence, along with the insights and impact of the results it delivered, demonstrating how the world’s most creative businesses are using creativity as a lever for growth and progress.


Highlights from the rankings include Coca-Cola taking Creative Brand of the Year for the first time, with its brands receiving 17 Lions. 


Manolo Arroyo, EVP and Global Chief Marketing Officer, The Coca‑Cola Company, commented, “The Coca-Cola Company believes creativity is a superpower that drives growth, inspires people and – most importantly – ignites change.” 


WPP was named Creative Company of the Year, with its collaboration with Coca-Cola helping to secure three Gold Lions for ‘Thanks for Coke-Creating’, plus 14 more Lions across four pieces of work. Elsewhere in the rankings, the United States takes the leading spot in the Location rankings, followed by Brazil in second place, moving up a place from 2023, and Germany moves four places up, to reach fifth place.


Simon Cook, CEO, LIONS, said: “The LIONS Creativity Rankings shows creatives and marketers – agencies and brands – the creative marketing that matters, so that they can fuel their pursuit to create better, drive business growth and shift culture. The official rankings are a celebration and a powerful tool for future success, while the report is impact-led and built with analysis from the Lions Awards, to deliver tangible examples of how creativity can drive progress. Congratulations to all those who have ranked this year and have contributed to setting the global creative benchmark. We look forward to releasing the 2024 people rankings, as part of the Talent Report, in November.”


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Acer, one of the brands in the PC industry, announced Bollywood actress Jahnvi Kapoor as the new brand ambassador for Acer India. Kapoor will spearhead the brand’s campaign across multiple channels to showcase how Acer and Acerpure products enable modern living with style.

 

As the face of Acer India, Kapoor will endorse a wide range of Acer’s advanced laptops, Acerpure TVs, and home appliances, including water purifiers and vacuum cleaners. 

 

Harish Kohli, President and Managing Director, Acer India, expressed, "We are delighted to welcome Jahnvi Kapoor to the Acer family. Her vibrant personality and strong connection with the youth make her the perfect voice for our brand. At Acer, we continuously innovate to meet the evolving needs of our customers, and having Jahnvi represent us will help us connect with a broader audience that values quality, innovation, and style in their daily lives."

 

Kapoor stated, "I am truly honored to join the Acer family as their brand ambassador. Acer’s commitment to merging technology with everyday convenience is inspiring. As someone who appreciates both style and functionality, I am excited to represent a brand that embodies these qualities. I look forward to showcasing how Acer’s innovative products elevate how we live and work.”

 

Sudhir Goel, Chief Business Officer, Acer India, commented, "Jahnvi Kapoor’s collaboration with Acer India comes at a pivotal time as we continue to expand our footprint in the Indian market. Her influence and popularity, especially among the youth, align perfectly with our vision of delivering products that not only meet the demands of modern consumers but also inspire a lifestyle defined by technology and elegance."

 

Sooraj Balakrishnan, Associate Director & Head of Marketing, at Acer India, added, "At Acer, we believe in the power of technology to transform lives. Our partnership with Jahnvi Kapoor is a testament to our commitment to bringing innovative and stylish products to our consumers. Jahnvi’s association with Acer and Acerpure will undoubtedly amplify our brand’s presence and help us connect with a younger, tech-savvy audience who are looking for products that combine performance with aesthetics.”


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EaseMyTrip.com, India’s online travel tech platforms has unveiled marketplace ScanMyTrip.com. It also becomes the first OTA to sell travel services on ONDC Network and buys from it. The new product, ScanMyTrip.com is a marketplace designed to enable OTAs, MSMEs, Travel agents and homestays to list their offering – Flights, Hotels and Homestay on ONDC Network.


EaseMyTrip’s integration with ONDC Network will allow businesses in the travel and tourism sector to leverage the digital infrastructure that ONDC provides.


Rikant Pittie, Co-founder of EaseMyTrip, stated, “We are very excited to build India’s first technology that will bring us one step closer to solving fundamental challenges of thousands of travel service providers. By integrating ScanMyTrip.com with ONDC Network, we are ensuring that every travel service provider in the ecosystem, from homestays to MSMEs, has the opportunity to thrive in a competitive digital market. Our goal is to provide access to advanced digital tools for businesses of all sizes, helping them scale and reach new customers.”


“EaseMyTrip joining the ONDC network is a pivotal moment in our mission to build a more inclusive and transparent travel ecosystem.” said Mr. Thampy Koshy, MD and CEO , ONDC. “This will not only enhance opportunities for MSMEs and small homestays, it will also help in bringing in an equitable marketplace for all participants and foster healthy competition. This is in line with our mission to streamline and democratise the travel experience and thereby the overall e-commerce for everyone."


Earlier this year, EaseMyTrip signed a Letter of Intent with ONDC during the ‘ONDC Startup Mahotsav’ to be a part of the digital revolution that ONDC is bringing in the ecommerce ecosystem. 


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According to the latest International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker data, the global wrist-worn device market shipped 43.7 million units in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), a year-over-year (YoY) decrease of 0.7 percent. China significantly outpaced the global wrist-worn device market with 15.5 million units shipped, a YoY increase of 10.9 percent.


The wrist-worn device market includes smartwatches and wristbands. The global smartwatch market shipped 34.7 million units in 2Q 2024, a YoY decrease of 3.2 percent, while China shipped 11.1 million units, a YoY increase of 18.7 percent. The global wristband market shipped 9.0 million units in 2Q24, a YoY increase of 10.6 percent, while China shipped 4.4 million units, a YoY decrease of 4.8 percent.


The growth of the Chinese wrist-worn market is not only exceeding the global market, in the first half of 2024 Chinese manufacturers also maintained a rapid growth rate and a strong market position in the global wrist-worn market. China's 15.5 million shipments in 2Q 2024 outpaced the global wrist-worn device market, marking a 10.9% YoY growth, while overall global shipments saw a slight 0.7 percent decline.


Huawei


Huawei achieved significant growth in 1H24 with the launch of new wristbands and smartwatches which resulted in a 55.1% YoY increase of shipments , leading the global wrist-worn market for two consecutive quarters now. It has made substantial progress in regions such as the Middle East and Africa, Latin America, and Central and Eastern Europe. The new Fit 3 has played an important complementary role in its smartwatch product line, significantly driving the growth of its wrist-worn shipments. In addition, Huawei has been leading China's wrist-worn market since 2021.


Xiaomi


Despite the lack of new wristband products in 1H24, Xiaomi still achieved significant growth and ranked second in terms of global wrist-worn market shipments. This is partly due to the strong performance of its smartphones, and on the other hand, Xiaomi's smartwatches have made breakthroughs in the entry-level and mid-range segments. Its Redmi series has seen significant growth in the entry-level segment with the coexistence of two generations of products, while the S3 watch has made breakthroughs with innovative designs. The Watch 2 series has made progress in the development of high-end smartwatches. Xiaomi's wrist-worn product line is expected to continue to grow with the launch of new wristband products in 2H24.


Apple


Apple's smartwatches have been affected by the global macroeconomic environment and fierce price competition in the market, leading to a decline in shipments. However, it is worth mentioning that Apple still ranks first in the global smartwatch market, which also represents its iconic market position in product development and sales performance. With the upcoming fall new product launch, Apple's next-generation smartwatches will be highly anticipated and are expected to boost its temporarily declining market performance.


Samsung


Samsung's growth in the wrist-worn market mainly comes from its new wristband Galaxy Fit 3, which was launched at the beginning of 2024, effectively complementing its wristwear product line in terms of form, appearance, and price distribution. Galaxy Fit 3 is mainly sold in developing regions, filling the gap in the local wristband market's mid-to-high price segment and significantly increasing shipments. While Samsung's 6th generation smartwatches are entering its late stages, the launch of new products is expected to drive future growth.


BBK


As a kid's watch manufacturer, BBK's significant growth in shipments mainly comes from the recovery of China's kid's watch market, which saw a significant increase in 1H24, thanks to the resumption of social activities, a temporary stabilization of the age-appropriate population, and the impact of replacement cycles. BBK has further expanded its sales advantages in the Chinese market through channel efforts and differentiated pricing strategies, thus achieving significant growth.


The rapid development of the Chinese wrist-worn market is mainly influenced by product price differentiation, promotional season activities, and long-tail terminal consumption.


Product Price Differentiation - Most manufacturers in the wrist-worn market have increased their focus on the supply side, especially on products priced at or below the thousand-yuan level, providing consumers with more choices in terms of price, appearance, brand, and network standards.


Promotional Season Activities - Flagship products of most leading manufacturers have executed varying promotional activities that have generally started earlier than in previous years and which have positively affected shipments.


Long-tail Device Consumption - Consumers are exploring various smart devices, resulting in a diverse and segmented market. Along with the public's increasing focus on health issues, this has brought a broader user base for the development of wrist-worn devices.


”The wrist-worn market has been in a technological accumulation phase for some time, with relatively limited innovative technologies being put into the market. This has made the driving force of the high-end market slightly weak, prompting manufacturers to layout more products in the mid-range to entry-level markets, providing consumers with more choices. On the other hand, it has also narrowed the gap between manufacturers on a global scale, promoting changes in the market structure and providing a buffer opportunity for manufacturers to break through with innovation in the next step,” said Sophie Pan, Research Director, IDC China.


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India's dairy brand Amul has won a trademark infringement case against an Italian brand.

Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), owner of Amul filed a lawsuit arguing that the dairy company is a household name in India and has a global reputation, Times of India reported.


On the other hand, Italian company Terre Primitive "blatantly" copied the script, style, and manner of Amul packaging and only added "eti" as a suffix in its name, making it Amuleti, Singh contended.

	
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Henceforth, the English daily said that the Delhi High Court granted an injunction in favour of Amul, the world's 8th dairy organization. Justice Mini Pushkarna passed the order restraining the Italian firm from using or dealing with any marks identical to "Amul" and directed them to remove infringing products from their website. 

"In the above said circumstances, the plaintiffs have demonstrated a prima facie case for grant of injunction and, in case, no ex parte ad interim injunction is granted, the plaintiffs will suffer an irreparable loss," an Informist media report quoted Delhi HC.

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Additionally, Meta Inc. has ordered to block or delete the social media account of Terre primitive for promoting Amuleti.


GCMMF's managing director, Jayen Mehta, called the order a relief for Amul and an example of protecting indigenous brands from foreign infringement. GCMMF has used the trademark "Amul" for its products since 1958. However, the Italian firm created its website in 2020.

The next hearing of the case is scheduled for January 7, 2025

Amul wins trademark infringement case against Italian brand Amuleti

Global 5G handset shipments grew 20 percent YoY in the first half of 2024, according to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Market Monitor service. India overtook the US to become the world’s second-biggest 5G handset market for the first time, behind China.


Senior Analyst Prachir Singh said, “5G handset shipments have been growing steadily and with the increased availability of 5G handsets in the budget segment, the emerging markets have witnessed high growth in this segment. India became the second-biggest 5G handset market during the first half, overtaking the US. The strong shipments from Xiaomi, vivo, Samsung and other brands in the budget segment were the main reason for this trend. Other emerging markets also witnessed high growth in 5G handsets. Consumers in emerging markets are looking at 5G handsets as an upgrade to their devices, even in the lower price segments.”


“The Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) region was the fastest-growing region, registering 63% YoY growth, driven by high growth in key countries like Mexico and Brazil. The CALA region accounted for 14% of global net adds despite having a 6% 5G shipment share in H1 2024. Asia-Pacific accounted for 63 percent of the overall global net adds and commanded a 58 percent 5G shipment share. In Europe and the Middle East and Africa (MEA) regions also, 5G handset shipments witnessed double-digit growth.”


Apple led the 5G handset shipments globally, accounting for more than 25% share, driven by strong shipments of the iPhone 15 series and 14 series. Samsung followed in the second position, capturing more than 21% share, driven by the Galaxy A series and S24 series. Apple and Samsung took five spots each in the top-10 list for 5G models in the first half of 2024, with Apple taking the top four spots. Xiaomi took the third spot, with India being its major driver. 


Xiaomi registered a triple-digit growth rate in India while also registering a double-digit growth rate in the MEA, Europe and China. For vivo also, India was the major growth driver along with China and emerging Asian economies. Among the top 10 brands, Motorola grew the fastest, posting strong growth in the CALA, India, MEA and North America markets.


Commenting on the near-term outlook for 5G shipments, Research Director Tarun Pathak said, “5G handset contribution to the overall handset market was over 54% in H1 2024, crossing 50% for the first time. As the democratization of 5G handsets increases with increasing 5G penetration in lower price segments as well as increasing expansion of 5G networks, this trend will further grow. The ongoing global premiumization trend will further fuel this growth. According to our market outlook, 5G share will cross 57% in 2024 and 65% in 2025.”


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One month after a judge declared Google’s search engine an illegal monopoly, the tech giant is facing another antitrust lawsuit, this time focused on its advertising technology. This latest lawsuit, filed by the Joe Biden administration, has the potential to reshape the global Adtech industry.

In court, the Department of Justice, joined by several states, argued that Google has built and maintains a monopoly over online advertising technology. Regulators claim that Google controls both the buying and selling sides of online ads, allowing the company to keep up to 36 cents for every dollar spent. They also allege that Google dominates the ad exchange market, which connects advertisers with publishers.

“It’s worth saying the quiet part out loud,” said Justice Department attorney Julia Tarver Wood. “One monopoly is bad enough, but what we have here is a trifecta of monopolies,” she added, as quoted by the Associated Press.

Google, however, argues that the lawsuit is based on outdated technology. Google’s attorney, Karen Dunn, likened the government’s case to “a time capsule with a Blackberry, an iPod, and a Blockbuster video card.” She cautioned that actions taken against Google may not help small businesses and could instead benefit other large tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and TikTok.

Notably, Google’s revenue from its ad tech division has actually decreased in recent years, dropping from $31.7 billion in 2021 to $31.3 billion in 2023, according to its annual reports.

The trial, which began on Monday in Alexandria, Virginia, is being overseen by U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema.

This case follows a recent ruling that declared Google’s search engine a monopoly, along with another case where its Android app store was found to be monopolistic. The government has yet to propose specific remedies for the search engine ruling.

In the Virginia trial, witnesses for the government are expected to include executives from major newspaper publishers and online news sites. They argue that Google’s practices harm publishers by imposing high fees, which forces them to place more ads on their sites or put content behind paywalls.

Tim Wolfe, an executive at Gannett Co., testified that despite the high fees, Gannett feels compelled to use Google’s ad tech products because they provide access to a large pool of advertisers.

In a 2023 blog post, Google stated, “No one is forced to use our advertising technologies—they choose to use them because they work.” The company also highlighted increasing competition in the ad industry as evidence that the market is still dynamic and not solely dominated by Google.

Google disputes the claims of excessive fees and argues that its integrated technology ensures faster ad delivery and improved security. Additionally, the company asserts that the government’s case fails to account for the rise of mobile and social media advertising.

Google faces new antitrust battle over advertising tech monopoly

Swiggy's quick commerce vertical, Swiggy Instamart has appointed Himavant Srikrishna Kurnala as Senior Vice President (SVP) and Head of Product. 

Before this Kurnala was Chief Product Officer for JioMart where he oversaw Product, Program, Design, Analytics, and Marketplace trust functions.

Kurnala has also worked with companies like Amazon and Microsoft in his more than 20-year-long career.

Separately, Mayank Rajvaidya has joined as the Vice President (VP) of Fruits & Vegetables at Swiggy Instamart. Rajvaidya previously led Amazon’s Consumables Private Brands in India, where he expanded Amazon Pantry to over 300 cities.

Additionally, Manu Sasidharan joined Swiggy Instamart as Associate Vice President (AVP) of the FMCG Category. He has over 12 years of experience, predominantly in the e-commerce sector. Previously with Flipkart and Clertrip, Sasidharan was responsible for business development, setting up businesses, PnL management, and customer demand management.

The online food delivery platform has also appointed Kumar Rahul as AVP of development for Lynk. Rahul previously worked at Google, Disney+Hotstar, and Flipkart.

Swiggy announces three appointments for Swiggy Instamart

Swiggy Instamart has appointed Himavant Srikrishna Kurnala as Senior Vice President (SVP) and Head of Product

Paytm founder and Chairman Vijay Shekhar Sharma on Thursday spoke about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) will revolutionize the fintech industry. Sharma, during the 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Paytm's parent firm One97 Communications Ltd, said, "Companies and businesses that will start adopting AI at a very early stage will become successful," and added, "GenAI will have a profound impact on every industry across the country".

The Paytm chairman also mentioned, "Just like India has taken the lead in the financial technology, the same way it will do it in the AI space. Paytm will lead the industry with AI capability".

Talking about Japan's PayPay, Sharma said Paytm has adopted AI in Japan, supporting risk management and fraud detection.

"Our risk management and fraud detection systems not only enhance our payment solutions in India but also support one of the largest mobile payment companies in Japan (PayPay), where we are also a potential shareholder. There is strong demand and high expectations for us to continue advancing our AI-powered risk management solutions," Sharma added.

	
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He said that the company's goal right now is to harness AI in the fintech space.

"Our goal is to harness these technologies to improve our core business operations and drive down expenses," Sharma said.

Notably, the company laid off more than 1,000 employees from its operations, sales, and engineering teams in December after adopting AI in most of the operational work.

Apart from AI, the Paytm boss said he would reapply for a payment aggregator (PA) license to reserve Bank in due course.

Recently, the Centre allowed Paytm to invest in its payment services business.

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“We would like to inform you that PPSL has received approval from the government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services, vide its letter dated August 27, 2024, for downstream investment from the company into PPSL. With this approval in place, PPSL will proceed to resubmit its PA application. In the meantime, PPSL will continue to provide online payment aggregation services to existing partners,” Paytm had informed the stock exchanges earlier.

RBI had rejected Paytm’s PA licence permit application in November 2022 and instructed the company to reapply with Press Note 3 compliance under the foreign direct investment norms.

One97 Communications stock closed at 0.083% up at Rs 667.05 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Thursday.

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In a traditionally male-dominated industry, Ogilvy is standing out by fostering an inclusive culture where women are not only thriving but leading the charge. From Devika Bulchandani to Maria O'Keeffe, these inspiring female leaders are at the helm of creative innovation, brand strategy, and agency growth, pushing boundaries and redefining what success looks like in the modern advertising world. From managing global accounts to steering ground-breaking campaigns, the top women at Ogilvy are paving the way for future generations, while contributing significantly to the agency's renowned legacy of creativity and impact.

Let's get to know the woman leaders at Ogilvy:

Devika Bulchandani - Global Chief Executive Officer

Devika Bulchandani (popularly known as Dev) is a globally renowned advertising leader known for her passion, purpose, and unwavering commitment to creating meaningful impact. As the Global CEO of Ogilvy, she oversees all aspects of the agency's expansive business, spanning advertising, PR, Consulting, Experience, and Health across 124 offices in 88 countries. Prior to joining Ogilvy, Bulchandani spent 26 years at McCann in various leadership roles including President of McCann North America. 

Bulchandani's leadership is characterized by her belief in creativity as a powerful tool for social good. She has championed several notable campaigns at the intersection of brand-building and social impact, including the iconic "Fearless Girl" campaign promoting female leadership, the "Morning After Island" initiative that helped overturn a Honduran ban on emergency contraception, and the "WOMAN CORP" effort in support of the Equal Rights Amendment in the U.S. She also led Ogilvy's work with Dove to combat race-based hair discrimination through the CROWN Act.

She was the driving force behind Mastercard’s long-running “Priceless” campaign as well as “True Name,” a first-of-its-kind feature launched in 2019 that empowers transgender and non-binary people to display their chosen name on their Mastercard. Known for ideas that capture the cultural zeitgeist, Dev also helped launch “Fearless Girl,” an iconic and beloved symbol of women’s equality; the campaign became one of the most awarded campaigns in the history of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. 

Born in India, Bulchandani earned her Bachelor's degree in English and Psychology from St. Xavier's College in Mumbai, followed by a Master's degree in Communications from the University of Southern California.

<a href="https://www.storyboard18.com/watch-listen/ogilvys-devika-bulchandani-liz-taylor-on-their-relationship-with-each-other-personal-goals-and-more-9786.htm">WATCH: Ogilvy's Devika Bulchandani and Liz Taylor on their relationship, personal goals and more, in conversation with Storyboard18's editor Delshad Irani</a>

Liz Taylor - Global Chief Creative Officer

Liz Taylor is one of the most-awarded creative leaders in the advertising industry, renowned for her championing of borderless creativity and ideas. As the Global Chief Creative Officer of Ogilvy, she oversees the creative output across 131 offices in 93 countries, guiding the agency's five business units: Advertising, PR, Experience, Health, and Consulting. Under her leadership, Ogilvy has achieved unparalleled success, being named CLIOs Network of the Year in 2023, Cannes Network of the Year in 2022, and WARC Creative 100's top-ranked Network in 2022 and 2023.

Prior to Ogilvy she was Global Chief Creative Officer for Leo Burnett and Chief Creative Officer for Publicis Communications North America where she was a Founding Partner at Le Truc, a new business model threaded across the Publicis Groupe. 

Taylor has an Emmy nomination to her credit for her ground-breaking campaign "Lost Class" with Change the Ref, which was honoured in the Outstanding Commercial Category.

Taylor's influence extends beyond her own work, as she has served on numerous prestigious juries, including Cannes Lions, The One Show, and D&AD. She is also an advocate for workplace equality, serving as an inaugural chair for the Athena Advertising Awards in partnership with the 3% Movement.

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin and Portfolio Center, Taylor is based in her native Chicago, where she lives with her husband and her two kids when they are home from college. When she’s not writing for work, she’s writing a memoir that she hopes will one day be published. And when she needs a break from writing, you can find her indulging in any number of her favorite things—whether binge-watching, fashion obsessing, pop culture devouring, vintage t-shirt collecting, mid-century modern furniture shopping or poker playing. 

Stacey Ryan-Cornelius - Global Chief Financial Officer

Stacey Ryan-Cornelius serves as the Global Chief Financial Officer at Ogilvy, where she oversees all financial operations across the company's global network. 

Prior to her current role at Ogilvy, Ryan-Cornelius was the Global Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Geometry Global. Before that, she held the position of Global Chief Financial Officer at WPP Health & Wellness.

Ryan-Cornelius first joined Ogilvy in 1999 and held several regional and global leadership roles, including Worldwide Controller, until 2018. Her career debuted at PriceWaterHouse Coopers, where she consulted on financial statement audits, mergers, and acquisitions, and IPOs for clients such as Simon & Schuster and Viacom's MTV Network.

Recognized as one of Black Enterprise Magazine's 75 Most Powerful Women in Business, Ryan-Cornelius is a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion in the marketing and communications industry.

Fiona Gordon - Global Chief Executive Officer of Advertising

Fiona Gordon has been recently promoted to Global CEO of Advertising at Ogilvy. She will be responsible for ensuring the creative network's advertising, brand, and content capabilities are constantly adhering to meet the demands clients face in today's dynamic marketing landscape. 

Gordon will report to Devika Bulchandani, Global CEO of Ogilvy, and join the agency's Global Executive Committee. Previously, Gordon has served as CEO of Ogilvy UK since 2021.

Gordon has been with the Ogilvy Group and WPP across her career and previously led the WPP team for WBA in the UK for 4 years, leading on Boots and Global Brands. Prior to that she was Group Transformation lead at Ogilvy London. 

Gordon was in Asia for seven years, first in Hong Kong in a regional brand management role and then as Group Chairman of Ogilvy Singapore. Gordon also sits on the Advisory Board of Stella, WPP's Women's Network.

Sophie Hoffstetter - Chief Client Officer

London-based Sophie Hoffstetter is the Global Chief Client Officer at Ogilvy, responsible for working with leaders across the network to nurture and grow the agency's top 20 global clients. During her tenure, she has led two of Ogilvy's top five global clients, including Nestle and Unilever, to remarkable success. 

In addition to her client-focused responsibilities, Hoffstetter is a key leader in Ogilvy's Sustainability Practice, where she helps clients develop impactful sustainability strategies at both corporate and brand levels. She is also a passionate advocate for diversity, evidenced by her mentorship and recruitment efforts, as well as her commitment to building diverse teams.

Hoffstetter is an active member of Stella, WPP's female leadership group, where she champions female empowerment and leadership growth. With an international background that spans France, West Africa, Canada, and countries such as Morocco, Spain, and Thailand, Hoffstetter's global perspective enriches her approach to leadership and client partnerships. 

Maria O'Keeffe - Global Chief People Officer

Maria O'Keeffe is a seasoned executive leader specializing in innovative talent programs and inclusive workplace strategies. As Global Chief People Officer at Ogilvy since March 2022, O'Keeffe has been instrumental in reshaping the employee experience to be very modern and inclusive.

Before Ogilvy, O'Keeffe spent 25 years at Edelman, where she held various talent leadership roles, including Global Chief Talent Officer of Practices, Sectors & Clients, and CTO for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America regions. 

O'Keeffe is highly skilled in change management, mediation, and organization design. She is a certified trainer in Situational Leadership® II and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® and holds her SPHR certification. She has earned her Bachelor's degree in Management from Illinois State University.

Patou Nuytemans - Chief Executive Officer EMEA of Ogilvy

As Chief Executive Officer EMEA of Ogilvy, a post she has held since September 2021, Nuytemans is responsible for driving all aspects of Ogilvy’s business across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, spanning public relations, consulting, advertising, health, and experience. 

Nuytemans joined Ogilvy in Belgium in 1993, and has steadily risen through the ranks of Ogilvy, taking on management roles of increasing responsibility. She has worked on three continents across a broad range of disciplines, categories, and clients. Her multidiscipline expertise has helped her serve as a leading contributor to Ogilvy's global digital strategy, integrating the group’s digital capabilities across the network. Prior to being named CEO of EMEA, Patou was Global Chief Growth Officer of Ogilvy Consulting from January to September 2021. In the short period she was in that role, she made significant impact to that business, operationalizing the network and its marketing function for growth. 

Before bringing her talents to Ogilvy Consulting, Nuytemans served as CEO of the Middle East and North Africa region for four years, where she grew Memac Ogilvy financially, operationally, and reputationally. Prior to her move to Dubai, Nuytemans combined her role of EMEA Chief Digital Officer with that of CEO Ogilvy & Social.Lab Brussels. As Chief Digital Officer, a role she had for over 15 years, she played a pivotal role in developing and implementing the strategy that transformed Ogilvy into a digital-age agency group and led numerous digital transformation projects for some of the world’s leading brands, including British Airways, IBM, IKEA, Nespresso, Nestlé, Philips, Unilever, Vodafone, and many more.

Julianna Richter - Global CEO of Ogilvy PR

As Global CEO of Ogilvy PR, Richter oversees all aspects of Ogilvy’s earned, social and influencer communications which span brand, advocacy, media, corporate and employee experience. Richter also serves as Chief Communications Officer of WPP Open X where she helps to assemble and lead integrated global teams across the agency network and partners with global clients to scale their business. 

An industry veteran, Richter is a strategic communications and operations leader with over 20 years of experience. Most recently, Richter was a partner at Waypoint Partners, a global growth advisory and M&A firm, that works with high growth companies to scale their business by increasing capabilities, capacity and capital. 

Prior to that, she spent over 17 years at Edelman. Before departing in 2018, she served as U.S. Chief Operating Officer responsible for driving growth and operational efficiency of the largest region and had management oversight of US practices and business functions including human resources, diversity and inclusion, client excellence, marketing, innovation and learning and development. Prior to her role as Edelman’s U.S. COO, Richter was President of Global Client Management where she was responsible for strategic growth and market expansion of the firm’s global client portfolio. Richter has worked with leading brands such as AstraZeneca, Genentech, Paypal, Campari, Cigna, Starbucks and Taco Bell to develop PR and communications strategies, launch consumer campaigns and manage company-wide issues and crises.

Starbucks has onboarded Brian Niccol, a seasoned leader in the restaurant industry, as its new CEO. Niccol, who has been hailed as a "dream hire" and a "hall of fame restaurant CEO," credits much of his success to a simple yet powerful piece of career advice he embraced in his 20s: "Believe in yourself."

In a May 2024 commencement speech at Miami University in Oxford, Niccol, 50, shared insights into the mindset that shaped his career. "I know it's a cliché, but you absolutely have to believe in yourself and have the grit to not give up when it at first might not be going your way," he said. 

The newly-appointed Starbucks chief is known for carrying a "beat-up notebook" with him, a tool he uses to track his progress toward career goals. 

His message to young professionals is clear: "Whatever it is you need to do to keep yourself focused on your goal, do it, and believe you can do it."

Niccol has also emphasized the importance of trusting one's instincts. "There will be times in your career when your gut will be tingling," he told CNBC Make It. "Make space for that instinctive intelligence and take action. Trust your instincts."

What truly set Niccol apart during the Starbucks CEO selection process was a phrase that resonated with the company's board. Speaking to CNBC, former Starbucks chair Mellody Hobson, who recently passed her position on to Niccol, revealed that his confidence was captured in five simple words: "I know what to do."

"He said, 'This is a speed bump in the company's history. This is not something that I fear going into,' and that was something for our board that was extremely encouraging," Hobson noted. 

Starbucks' new CEO Brian Niccol's "beat-up notebook" and simple success mantras

Fiona Gordon has been promoted to Global CEO of Advertising of Ogilvy. In her new role, Gordon will be responsible for ensuring the creative network’s advertising, brand, and content capabilities are constantly adapting to meet the demands clients face in today's dynamic marketing landscape.

Gordon will report to Devika Bulchandani, Global CEO of Ogilvy, and join the agency’s Global Executive Committee. She has served as CEO of Ogilvy UK since 2021 and has led a resurgence for the agency in the market. In 2024, Ogilvy UK ranked as #1 creative agency in the UK on WARC's 2024 Creative 100 list, the definitive benchmark for creative success.

Bulchandani said, “Fiona is a proven champion of creativity, trusted partner to many of our top clients, and passionate steward of the founder culture that makes Ogilvy shine. She leads with both her head and her heart, inspiring those around her with her vision and her unwavering belief in the power of the talent she works with. That is what has propelled Ogilvy UK forward during her tenure as CEO, and now I’m thrilled that our global network will benefit from her leadership as she steps into this role.”

Gordon added, “I'm invigorated by the boundless potential of creativity to not only propel businesses forward but to leave an indelible mark on culture. Collaborating more closely with Dev, Liz, and Ogilvy’s Worldwide Creative Council to harness our network’s collective creative brilliance on behalf of our clients is a tremendous opportunity to create work that drives real impact in today’s ever evolving landscape."

Fiona Gordon promoted to Global CEO of Advertising of Ogilvy

Godrej Consumer Products Limited has elevated Ashwin Moorthy to the position of global head of category direction and innovation. He will handle the responsibilities along with the responsibilities of his present role, which is head of marketing. 


Moorthy was also inducted into the GCPL Global Management Committee and will be part of the senior management.


He began his career at Mindshare as a media planner and went on to work at Unilever.


As the category head at GCPL, Moorthy was responsible for Indian Soaps & Aircare business. He leads category direction, Innovation, Equity & CMI teams for global categories across GCPL's operating countries. He has continued responsibility for India Marketing function, P&L performance and business delivery.


During his time at Unilever, as the brand manager of Taj Mahal and Lipton, Moorthy was responsible for managing mix deployment in market, P&L, media and promotion planning and expenditure, pricing strategy, in-market activation and distribution of the Taj Mahal and Lipton Tea Indian business.


<a href="https://www.storyboard18.com/watch-listen/bombay-is-the-global-mecca-of-advertising-gcpls-sudhir-sitapati-18114.htm">Read more: Bombay is the global Mecca of advertising: GCPL's Sudhir Sitapati</a>

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Electric 2-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy CEO Tarun Sanjay Mehta's annual remuneration has witnessed a 36.3% rise in annual remuneration to Rs 3 crore per annum in fiscal year (FY) 2025 from Rs 2.2 crore in FY2024. 

Chief Technical Officer Swapnil Babanlal Jain also saw a similar rise in his annual package in the current fiscal year. 

Both Mehta and Jain hold 10,841,418 equity shares and 37,074 preference shares each in the IPO-bound company. Mehta will be selling about 10 lakh shares as per the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) of the company. Among investors, Tiger Global, GIC, and Binny Bansal's Three State Ventures will also sell their shares on the OFS window.

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Mehta holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in technology in engineering design from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras under the dual degree programme. He has over 10 years of experience in the electric vehicles sector. 

Mehta has been associated with Ather Energy since October 21, 2013. He was re-appointed as the Executive Director and the CEO of the company for a period of five years with effect from May 30, 2024. 

Ather Energy is likely to debut in the stock market next year. The competitor of Ola Electric plans to raise Rs 3,100 crore.

Last month, Ather turned unicorn following $ 71 million in funding from NIIF. The company's valuation stood at $1.3 billion.

Ather Energy CEO Tarun Mehta's annual remuneration rises 36.3% to Rs 3 crore in FY25

Shares of Bikaji Foods International, Gopal Snacks, and Prataap Snacks jumped on Tuesday after the government cut GST on Namkeen. During the 54th council meeting, the Centre reduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) levied on Extruded Namkeen snacks to 12% from 18%. 

Gopal Snacks Ltd shares closed at  Rs 348.35 up 6.82%, Bikaji Foods International Ltd shares closed at Rs 860.85 up 3.11% and Prataap Snacks Ltd shares increased by 0.17% and closed at Rs 815 on Tuesday, respectively.

The GST rate of extruded savoury/salted  (other than un-fried or un-cooked snack pellets), falling under HS 1905 90 30 has been reduced from 18% to 12% at par with namkeens, bhujia, mixture, chabena (pre-packaged and labelled), classified under HS 2106 90 label.

Earlier, the GST rate on chips, namkeen, bhujias, and other related snack foods attracted 12% of the GST. However, the Centre has now added the extruded snacks to the same GST tax bracket on 9 September.

Besides, the government also brought down the GST from 12% to 5% on cancer drugs this week.



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The Board of Directors of Asian Paints has approved the appointment of Varun Berry as an Independent Director for a period of five years with effect from 23rd October 2024 to 22nd October 2029. 

A veteran FMCG leader Berry is Vice Chairman and Managing Director of foods major Britannia Industries Ltd. He joined Britannia as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in January 2013. Berry has over 38-years of experience, including stints at companies like Hindustan Unilever and PepsiCo, both in India and overseas. He also has a successful track record in leading start-ups, turnarounds, joint ventures and growth businesses. He is also on the Board and Committees of the Board of several other leading companies. Berry studied engineering and Business Administration at Punjab University. 

<a href="https://www.storyboard18.com/brand-makers/storyboard18-visionaries-britannias-varun-berry-shares-leadership-lessons-24840.htm">Read more: Storyboard18 Visionaries: Britannia's Varun Berry shares leadership lessons</a>

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Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys, is not just a celebrated entrepreneur but also a prominent voice on social and educational issues. 

His candid comments often stir debate and inspire discussions across various platforms.

Below, we explore some of the most provocative statements he had made over the years.

1. On Parental Responsibility in Education

During the launch of Paul Hewitt's 13th edition of Conceptual Physics in Bengaluru on September 9, Murthy emphasized the importance of parental discipline in children's education. He critiqued parents who engage in entertainment, expecting their children to study in a non-conducive environment. "If the parents are going and seeing movies and then telling 'children, no, no, you study' (that won't work)," he said.

Murthy highlighted how he and his wife, Sudha, would dedicate more than 3.5 hours each day to his children Akshata and Rohan Murthy during their school years, setting a personal example rather than merely instructing them.

2. The Coaching Class Culture

Addressing the high suicide rates in Kota, Rajasthan - a hub for coaching institutes - Murthy pointed out the inefficiencies in the reliance on coaching classes for competitive exams. "Coaching classes are the wrong way to help children to pass examinations. I don't believe in coaching classes," he stated at the unveiling of a best-selling book in Bengaluru. 

He expressed concern over students not paying attention in regular classes and the inability of parents to assist, leading to a cycle of dependency on these costly institutes. "Most people who go to coaching classes, they don't listen to their teachers carefully in the class and poor parents, they are not as competent to help them and therefore they see some value, Murthy said.

3. 70-Hour Work Week 

Murthy ignited a debate by suggesting that young Indians should work 70 hours a week to increase the nation's productivity and competitiveness on the global stage. "Unless we improve our work productivity... we will not be able to compete with those countries that have made tremendous progress," remarked Murthy on the first episode of 3one4 Capital's podcast 'The Record'. "So therefore, my request is that our youngsters must say, 'This is my country. I'd like to work 70 hours a week," he added.

His comments, which were perceived as promoting an extreme 'hustle culture,' drew backlash from various quarters on social media, with critics arguing that such demands could lead to burnout and were particularly insensitive to the challenges of working women.

4. Infosys COO Pay Controversy

In 2017, Murthy publicly criticized the substantial pay hike approved for Infosys' COO, Pravin Rao. He argued that the decision was "not proper" and would erode trust among employees, highlighting a discrepancy between top executive and average employees compensation. His stance reflected his ongoing concern for equity and fairness within corporate compensation practices.

5. Opposition to Remote Work

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, as companies worldwide were embracing remote work or 'WFH', Murthy expressed his opposition to this model for India. "I am not a great fan of work from home at all,", Murthy quoted. He further stressed that working from the office is crucial for productivity and advocated for a return to traditional work environment to boost efficiency and collaboration. 

Murthy also went on to say that a work from home system does not suit a country like India where people live in 'multi-generational households,' 'have poor Internet bandwidth,' and 'do not have a separate room to convert into a home office.' This comment was met with mixed reactions on social media creating a debate on the efficacy of a remote work system being picked by organizations.

Narayana Murthy's statements often challenge the status quo, pushing for a more introspective and proactive approach to societal issues. Whether it is education, entrepreneurship, or national identity, his words continue to provoke thought and debate among the public and policymakers alike.

Source: BBC, The Economic Times, Business Today, The News Minute, Moneycontrol, India Today

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