The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has issued a stern warning to LinkedIn influencers, urging them to be transparent about any paid brand promotions they are involved in. With rising complaints about undisclosed endorsements on the platform, ASCI is tightening the rules and ensuring that influencers comply with disclosure guidelines to maintain trust and credibility.
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Startup’s Tech-Driven Solution Aims to Empower Tyre Dealers Across India
Gurugram-based TyrePlex raises ₹20 crore to scale its B2B tyre marketplaceTyrePlex, an innovative tyre marketplace based in Gurugram, has successfully raised ₹20 crore (~$2.4 million) in a fresh funding round. This investment was led by PeerCapital and Titan Capital, with participation from Sattva Family Office, 100…
Groww Set to Raise $700 Million in Upcoming IPO, Aims for $8 Billion Valuation
Online stockbroking giant Groww is gearing up for one of the most anticipated IPOs in India’s fintech space. According to multiple reports, the company is in talks with top investment bankers to raise around $700 million through an initial public offering (IPO). If the IPO goes as planned, Groww’s valuation could…
Tractor Factory Secures $500,000 to Disrupt India’s Pre-Owned Tractor Industry
India’s agricultural sector, home to millions of small and medium farmers, is on the brink of a transformation. The cause? Tractor Factory, a startup founded in 2024, just raised Rs 4 Crore (approximately $500,000) in a pre-seed funding round to reshape the way pre-owned tractors are bought and sold in India.
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Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters, one of India’s leading specialty coffee brands, has just hit a major milestone—₹400 Crore in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR). This achievement is a testament to the brand’s commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and innovation in India’s rapidly growing coffee market.
So, how did Blue Tokai achieve this impressive feat? Let’s dive into the strategies…
In a groundbreaking move, HCLTech, a leading Indian IT services company, has expanded its strategic partnership with Microsoft to reshape the future of customer service. By combining Microsoft’s cutting-edge Generative AI (GenAI) and cloud technology with HCLTech’s expertise, the two giants are set to transform the contact center industry, offering smarter, faster, and more efficient customer…
The debate about work-life balance and long work hours has taken a new turn with a humorous comment from Adar Poonawalla, the CEO of Serum Institute of India. This comes in the wake of L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s controversial statement advocating for 90-hour workweeks and working on Sundays. In a playful response, Poonawalla shared how his wife, Natasha Poonawalla, enjoys spending Sundays…
In a significant move to strengthen its presence in India, Taiwan-based MSI has announced a strategic partnership with Syrma SGS Technology, an Indian electronics systems design and manufacturing company. This collaboration will focus on assembling laptops at Syrma SGS’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chennai, marking a major step towards localizing MSI’s production in India.
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Swiggy’s Snacc platform teams up with Blue Tokai to provide fast, fresh coffee and expand its offerings.
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Swiggy’s Snacc, an on-demand snacks delivery service, has taken a major step towards enhancing its offerings by partnering with Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters. The new partnership promises to bring freshly brewed coffee to customers within just 15 minutes, aiming to meet the needs…
Mahindra shares insights on using social media for business and his views on work-life balance
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Anand Mahindra, the chairman of the Mahindra Group, has recently opened up about his thoughts on social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter), and the role it plays in business strategy. He also weighed in on the debate about long work hours, emphasizing the importance of work quality…
