Shreyas Srinivasan, Paytm's Chief Product Officer and head of consumer products, has left the company after Zomato acquired Insider.in. Srinivasan, who founded Insider.in, said the deal came at a perfect time for him to take a break and explore new interests. The acquisition, valued at INR 2,000 Cr, has helped Zomato grow its going-out business.
CPM Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas recently protested against Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu's replies in Hindi, highlighting ongoing issues with the use of Hindi in official communications. Brittas responded in Malayalam, claiming that this practice goes against the Official Languages Act and makes it harder for MPs who don’t speak Hindi to communicate.
Traders are turning their attention to the wedding season after a busy Diwali. With about 48 lakh weddings expected from November 12 to December 16, the retail sector anticipates nearly ₹6 lakh crore in sales. This year has more lucky dates for weddings and a growing preference for local products, showing how consumer habits are changing.
Actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, is against the 'One Nation One Election' idea and wants to scrap NEET in Tamil Nadu. The party took aim at the DMK government for not doing a caste survey. Vijay confirmed he plans to run in the 2026 Assembly elections, focusing on equality and social justice.
Kuku FM, a platform for audio in local languages, saw its revenue soar by 114%, reaching INR 104.1 Cr for the financial year 2024. Although total spending went up by 21% to INR 200 Cr, losses fell to INR 96 Cr. The platform has over 25 million paying users and offers a wide range of audio content.
Swiggy's upcoming IPO is valued at ₹11,327 crore and will open on November 6, 2024. The company wants to take advantage of India's growing digital economy, even though it's currently operating at a loss. Investors are curious if Swiggy can beat its rival Zomato, which has recently gained ground in quick commerce.
Meta India's net profit jumped 43% to Rs 505 crore in FY24, thanks to a 24% rise in gross ad revenue, which hit Rs 22,730.7 crore. The company’s revenue from operations grew by 9.3% compared to the previous year, showing strong growth in online advertising as more people in India go digital.
A video of men lighting firecrackers from the roof of a moving car in Chandigarh has caused a lot of anger, leading to police action. This happened on October 31. Chandigarh Police promised to take action against the people involved.
A lively debate about election promises has started in Karnataka. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar says the BJP is copying Congress policies in various states. He pointed out that Karnataka is in a good financial position, while the BJP, led by Prime Minister Modi, has criticized Congress for not keeping its past promises.
Kanchan Ugursandi, a 32-year-old woman from Jharkhand, has made history as the first biker to reach Lipulekh Pass, standing at 17,500 feet. Her trip, part of the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage route, was full of challenges. Kanchan wants to inspire women and support Indian soldiers through her adventures.