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The ₹2,235-crore deal gives Inspira Global a 41.78% stake in Restaurant Brands Asia, with plans to raise its holding to 48.04% through an additional ₹450-crore investment.

Announced at Meta's India Business Summit, the AI-powered solution enables businesses to manage customer interactions, while a new enterprise platform supports large-scale AI agent deployment.

The biscuit maker has reportedly appointed Kotak Mahindra Capital, Axis Capital and HSBC Securities to advise on the proposed public issue.

Notices have been issued to brands including Red Bull, Monster, Sting and Campa Energy, with the regulator saying no notified standard exists for "energy drinks".

The latest capital infusion follows Disney's ₹306 crore investment in April, underscoring its continued backing of the Reliance-Disney media venture in India.

The acquisition marks Komerz's foray into the $665 billion beauty and personal care industry as the technology-led commerce platform strengthens its AI-powered consumer brand ecosystem.

The company says Pocket TV was launched as a beta experiment and remains a non-material part of its business, with audio continuing to drive the bulk of growth globally.

Mukesh Ambani says listing will showcase India’s ability to build technology companies of global scale, capability and value.

Innovist’s science-led personal care brands will join L’Oréal India’s Consumer Products Division portfolio, while the founders continue to lead the business.

After the comedian alleged he received a counterfeit Apple Watch worth Rs 50,000, Zepto delivered a genuine replacement, but questions remain over quality control in premium electronics deliveries.

CEO Turner says the sale lets the company focus on Taco Bell and KFC.

The upgraded Siri can analyse on-screen content, recall past conversations and retrieve message details as Apple expands its AI ecosystem across iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate.

Dr. Gupta has worked extensively with governments, multilateral institutions, academia, and industry leaders on digital transformation, AI adoption, Internet governance, and inclusive innovation.

The EV maker has subscribed to 100% of the subsidiary’s initial paid-up share capital and will seek IRDAI approval before commencing operations.

A shift closer to the festive season could strengthen advertising and sponsorship revenues while easing player workload and extreme summer conditions.

As he exits JioStar to join OpenAI in Singapore, Mani looks back on building JioHotstar, learning from Uday Shankar and Akash Ambani, and understanding India at scale.

Now integrated across Ads Manager and Meta Business Suite, the tool enables campaign optimisation, account management, and performance analysis at scale.

Affordable, everyday nutrition offerings across Aashirvaad, Yoga Bar and Sunfeast aim to drive future growth.

Sources indicated that Flipkart is targeting a May launch for its ticketing service. This would place it in direct competition with established players such as BookMyShow, backed by Accel, and Zomato’s District platform.

AI agent manages campaigns, conversations, and transactions across messaging and voice channels.

Dhall has worked across multiple roles including journalist, publicist, entrepreneur, sportsperson and angel investor. His work has focused on supporting businesses aligned with India’s long-term development goals.

The deal gives Nazara access to AI-led game development, 375 million downloads, and a 22 million-strong monthly user base across global casual gaming platforms.

This move comes from long-term licensing to full ownership across India and key South Asian markets.

The proposed 100% share-swap transaction will see Munjal remain at the helm of Unacademy, as upGrad expands its integrated learning ecosystem from K-12 to lifelong education.

The product is available in Orange Kick, Zesty Lemon, and Unflavoured variants, priced at ₹599 for a 100g pouch.

The combined entity aims to integrate brand strategy, AI-driven distribution and transaction-level measurement as digital commerce in India heads towards $345 billion by 2030.

Singh joins Raymond Lifestyle from Hindustan Unilever, where she most recently served as Marketing Director. During her tenure, she led the strategic direction and execution of integrated marketing campaigns aimed at strengthening brand positioning and driving deeper consumer engagement.

The fast-growing skincare and wellness brand, known for its nature-led formulations and apricot kernel oil, will be scaled through Reliance’s omni-channel retail ecosystem.

The new offering, BARC | Nielsen ONE Ads, aims to deliver unified measurement of linear TV and digital advertising; JioHotstar to deploy it during ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

The proposal was announced by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during the presentation of the state’s 2026–27 Budget.

The global beauty major deepens its partnership with the Indian luxury Ayurveda brand, with the deal expected to close in the second half of 2026.

The newly launched Dabur Ventures marks FMCG major’s entry into premium, digital-first skincare segment

The Maharatna PSU provides 3,500 tonnes of special-grade steel for eight ASW-SWC corvettes built by GRSE, strengthening India’s defence indigenisation push.

Former FMCG and consumer electricals leader takes charge as Preeti Bajaj moves to a global role at Schneider Electric.

Former ITC executive brings three decades of sales and marketing leadership to Aditya Birla Group’s paints business.

The strategic investment gives Universal Music Group global soundtrack rights for future Excel projects and marks a deeper push into India’s fast-growing music and content market.

Titan will open its first lab-grown diamond jewellery store in Mumbai on December 29, marking the Tata-owned jeweller’s entry into a fast-growing segment driven by younger consumers seeking certified stones at lower price points.

FMCG major ITC Ltd on Tuesday announced the appointment of former NITI Aayog chief executive and India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant as a director and independent director of the company for a five-year term, effective January 1, 2026.

Microsoft is accelerating its artificial intelligence ambitions in India by expanding collaborations with leading homegrown IT services companies