Indian advertising to grow by 20%; global figure by 19%: GroupM

Indian advertising to grow by 20%; global figure by 19%: GroupM

The mid-year forecast done annually of the media industry by GroupM, in 2021 has thrown up some interesting numbers. Global advertising is expected to grow by 19 per cent (excluding U.S. political advertising) during 2021, a significant upward revision from December forecast.

This re...


ICC, BharatPe announce branding partnership

ICC, BharatPe announce branding partnership

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with BharatPe, India’s leading financial services company, for merchants from 2021 to 2023.

The agreement will ensure BharatPe’s involvement and integration at all ICC events throug...


Indian Railways gets 5 MHz spectrum in 700 MHz band

Indian Railways gets 5 MHz spectrum in 700 MHz band

With an aim to increase passengers safety and provide secure voice, video and data communication services for operational and security applications, a proposal was cleared to allot Indian Railways 5 MHz spectrum in 700 MHz band.

With this spectrum, the Indian Railways envisages to pr...


Indian film producers' body plan free vax for 500 members

Indian film producers’ body plan free vax for 500 members

The Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) will organise a free coronavirus vaccine drive for 500 of its members this month on a "first-come-first-served" basis, the film body announced Wednesday.

The association, which has 6,000 members, will set up a camp at its Andhe...


Government bans 54 more Chinese apps

India clarifies doesn’t mandate SM platform use

The Indian government has said that it does not mandate use of any particular social media platform --- indigenous or foreign--- and citizens, including policy-makers, are free to use any platform.

Replying to a query from a fellow parliamentarian whether there was a proposal to dire...