When brands lose their heads to growth, they put their core at risk

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Trading places up and down the value spectrum isn't always easy or successful

The beguiling allure of 'masstige' brands

At the core of brands success is the experience it creates for a fan

Immersion of brand experience is the key in the digital age

Online persuaders

Strong tailwinds, but are Indian e-tailers getting their brands right?

The Jio effect

The entry of an aggressive challenger has revealed the weaknesses of India's top telecom brands

New Delhi [India], December 13: "In a world where resources are finite, embracing sustainability is not merely an option; it's our responsibility to ensure a thriving future for generations to come." - Jagmohan Garg

Insights from Jagmohan Garg on Sustainable Real Estate Trends

New Delhi [India], December 13: As the education system encounters an increasing disconnect between theoretical knowledge and practical applications, SkilliZee, India's pioneering Harvard-style experiential learning initiative, addresses this issue. Founded by Dr. Aarna Singh Rawat, a passionate educator with an MBA from prestigious institutions like ISB and Northwestern, SkilliZee empowers students with critical skills like Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Emotional Intelligence, and Collaboration--all essential for navigating an AI-driven world.

SkilliZee: India\'s First Harvard-Style Experiential Learning Program, Transforming Education - One Skill at a Time

New Delhi [India], December 13: ITC Store, the e-commerce platform of ITC Limited has announced a strategic partnership with SwopStore, India's premier customer acquisition platform. This collaboration aims to enhance online shopping experiences while driving sales and customer retention for both brands.  

ITC Store partners with Swopstore to Boost Sales and Customer Retention

The committee also suggested that the railways should improve its finances by undertaking a comprehensive review of its passenger fares - which are typically subsidised by up to 46 per cent

Solan (Himachal Pradesh) [India], December 13: Shoolini University has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing a Silver rating in the inaugural Times Higher Education (THE) Online Learning Rankings (OLR) 2024.

Shoolini Rated Top 25 Globally for Online Learning

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Markets Highlights: Friday ended in favour of the bulls, as 41 out of 50 constituent stocks ended in the green, led by Bharti Airtel, ITC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Hindustan Unilever, and UltraTech Cement

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Stock market crash: The Indian stock market crashed heavily on Friday, with the BSE's Sensex dropping 1,207 points or 1.48 per cent to its intraday low of 80,082

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Allu Arjun was arrested over a stampede at the Pushpa 2 premiere in Hyderabad, which led to a woman's death and her son's hospitalisation

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Stocks to watch, Dec 13: From RIL to HDFC Bank, here is a list of stocks that will be in focus today

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Flexible contracts with suppliers and access to cost-effective cloud solutions are giving home-grown mid-segment hotel brands a competitive edge against international counterparts in India, according to a whitepaper by cloud-based hospitality technology solutions provider Hotelogix.
According to the whitepaper, home-grown mid-market brands with small inventory can experience rapid growth in tier II, III, and IV cities, as it is exceedingly challenging for international brands to establish operational capabilities in those areas where 80-85 per cent of demand is domestic.
India's home-grown mid-segment hotel brands control about 60 per cent of the total branded rooms available in the country, it mentioned.
These domestic mid-market brands have also begun exploring management contracts and franchise models as a growth strategy, providing a significant competitive advantage over international chains, it said.
Being Indian brands, they understand local people, culture, and tradition ..

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The European Union has provided India with inputs on the alleged involvement of certain Indian entities in supplying "high priority" goods with possible military application to Russia in violation of Western sanctions, people familiar with the development said.
EU Sanctions Envoy David O Sullivan said he visited India in October to discuss with Indian authorities "systemic solutions" to stop the "illicit flow" of the common high priority items to Russia.
There was no immediate comment from the Indian side on the matter. India has been maintaining that as a matter of policy, it only recognises UN sanctions.
"I travelled to India in October 2024 for the second time to discuss with Indian authorities systemic solutions to stop the illicit flow of common high priority items to Russia," Sullivan said in response to a query.
It is learnt that he provided certain details to the Indian authorities about the Indian firms allegedly supplying products to Russia circumventing the sanctions ...

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Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday came out with new guidelines for stock exchanges, clearing corporations and depositories to ensure robust capacity planning and real-time performance monitoring of their critical IT systems.
Under the guidelines, market infrastructure institutions (MIIs) have been directed to develop future-ready frameworks to estimate capacity needs based on trends, historical data, transaction growth, and business changes, according to a Sebi circular.
Also, they have been asked to submit methodology details to Sebi within three months after approval from the Standing Committee on Technology (SCOT) and the Governing Board.
MIIs have been asked to ensure adequate system capacity in place to handle high volumes to ensure high level of service availability. The installed capacity should be at least 1.5 times of the projected peak load.
The projected peak load should be based on trends from the past 180 days and other relevant factors.
They have been asked to conduc

SEBI

What India needs is to replicate the Apple Inc model and get global giants to build scale in the country by focusing on not only the domestic market but also exports

India's electronics ambition faces hurdles, but there is a plan of action

Given its sheer size, RIL has remained the top wealth creator on an absolute basis during 11 out of the last 17 five-year study periods

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Highlighting the historical presence of Hindus in Bangladesh, stating, "We are vanished from Afghanistan. We are vanished from Pakistan. This is the high time. If we are not saved now, we will be

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Despite the growth slowdown, a rate cut-cycle is unlikely to start anytime soon

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In the absence of meaningful private investment and job creation, India is slipping back into its pre-Covid-19 rut, and its economic czars are once again publicly refusing to acknowledge the slowdown

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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology alleges that the essay, titled 'On Pacifism', could be interpreted as encouraging violent protests on campus

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Sitharaman said that intergenerational debt is mounting on countries, and it is important for the government and industry to work together to manage debt at the national and sub-national levels