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August 28, 2015 - SVG Media plans to merge itself with Komli Media India to form India's largest mobile marketing company

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SVG Media plans to merge itself with Komli Media India to form India's largest mobile marketing company
SVG Media plans to merge itself with Komli  Media India to form India's largest mobile marketing company
Komli Media has decided to sell off its entire India business to SVG Media, the Gurgaon-based media company, adding over 60 Million uniques to SVG's portfolio. Financial details related to the deal...


Digital
Online hyper local service LocalOye goes pan India with launch of new online services
The new services include online astrology, online legal counselling and online marriage counselling among others


Digital
Online solar hub Ezysolare.com grabs seed fund from India's Infuse Ventures
Online solar hub Ezysolare.com grabs seed fund from  India's Infuse Ventures
Infuse Ventures, a sustainability and clean technology fund backed by IIMA, CIIE, Government of India's Ministry of New and others has announced an undisclosed amount of seed investment into Ahmedabad-based online solar products and services marketplace startup ezysolare.com.


Digital
Clean Master app maker Cheetah Mobile to launch ad platform in India
Chinese firm Cheetah Mobile, maker of the popular Clean Master app, will be launching its ad platform in India, barely two months after setting up an office in the country.



Retail
Luxury brands find social media challenging as unauthorised sellers lure buyers
Luxury brands find social media  challenging as unauthorised sellers lure buyers - Economic Times
Many brands like Fendi, LV, Prada, Gucci, Michael Kors and others are closely monitoring such accounts and spending money on legal checks.

Retail
As Urban Ladder Expands, Lessons From Past Mistakes Are Coming In Handy, Says Co-Founder
As Urban  Ladder Expands, Lessons From Past Mistakes Are Coming In Handy, Says Co-Founder - Huffington Post India
Urban Ladder is among India's fastest growing furniture e-tailers. Unlike competitors which operate as marketplaces, the Bangalore-based startup owns processes end-to-end, which means they control eve

Retail
Why Big E-tailers Are Setting Up Physical Stores
Why Big E-tailers Are Setting Up  Physical Stores - NDTV
Despite the much higher growth anticipated in e-tailing, Indias biggest e-commerce players are setting up physical stores.

Retail
Future Group-Bharti Retail's Rs 750 crore deal gets CCI nod
Future Group-Bharti Retail's  Rs 750 crore deal gets CCI nod - Economic Times
Future Group-Bharti Retail's Rs 750 crore deal gets CCI nodBusiness Today
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Telecom
China's smartphone growth to slowdown this year; India to be in focus: IDC
China's  smartphone growth to slowdown this year; India to be in focus: IDC - Business Standard
China's smartphone growth was already slowing last year as the mature market neared saturation point, but a new forecast says it's about to grind to a standstill.


Telecom
Telecom Equipment Makers Eye Indias Lucrative 4G Market
With mobile phone operators in India jumping on the 4G LTE bandwagon, telecom equipment manufacturers are now looking to make the most of this opportunity in one of the fastest-growing countries among the emerging markets in the telecom space.


Telecom
Nokia Set To Ride The 4G Wave In India
India is one of the most promising markets for telecom equipment manufacturer Nokia, with wireless carriers set to make robust investments in 4G LTE roll-outs and network upgrades.


Telecom
Bhupesh Bhandari: Why calls drop
Bhupesh Bhandari: Why calls drop  - Business Standard
The problem of dropped calls has got everybody exercised, from the common man to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It was only after Mr Modi made his displeasure felt that telecom operators promised to solve the problem within 45 days. The Department of



Finance
States undertake reforms to score high on business index
States undertake reforms to  score high on business index - Economic Times
Electricity connection within days of applying, e-filing of luxury tax, bill payment apps — that is how states are trying to outdo each other.


Finance
DLF plans to sell a majority stake in Delhi project to Singapore's GIC
DLF plans to  sell a majority stake in Delhi project to Singapore's GIC - Economic Times
DLF, Indias largest real estate developer, is close to selling a majority stake in a residential project in New Delhi to Singapores sovereign wealth fund GIC.


Finance
Drums Food International raises Rs 4.2 crore in an internal funding round
Drums Food  International raises Rs 4.2 crore in an internal funding round - Economic Times
Drums Food International, owner of Hokey Pokey ice-creams and Greek yogurt brand Epigamia, has raised Rs 4.2 crore in an internal round of funding from its investors.



Food/FMCG
FSSAI scraps existing approvals process, move leaves industry confused
FSSAI scraps  existing approvals process, move leaves industry confused - ET
The food safety regulator has done away with process of product approvals in line with a recent Supreme Court order and now plans to reintroduce the procedure through regulations.

Food/FMCG
'When I started off, I did not know the difference between sales and marketing, CavinKare's CMD
Campaign India
'When I started off, I did not know the difference between sales and marketing ,CavinKare's CMDCampaign IndiaThe Chennai-headquartered FMCG major's head honcho also made some candid confessions as the evening kicked off. Being the only child in the family to study in the Tamil medium, and being the only child in the family to have to go to tuitions 'all the

Food/FMCG
world's largest kiwi fruit marketer Zespri International ties up with Mumbai dabbawalas
world's largest kiwi fruit  marketer Zespri International ties up with Mumbai dabbawalas
Zespri International has tied up with Mumbais dabbawalas for sampling and selling a new variant of the fruit in India, the company said.

Food/FMCG
Indian coffee exports surge over higher demand for robusta -ET
Indian coffee exports surge over  higher demand for robusta -ET
Indian coffee exports have recorded a marginal increase despite a sluggish trend in the world market and a general decline in prices, thanks to the demand for robusta coffee.


Software
Why isn't the fall in rupee making Indian IT companies happy?
In the past, India's information technology (IT) services companies—which get most of their revenue from exports—have typically celebrated the slightest depreciation in the rupee against the dollar.


Software
Chinese smartphone maker, Meizu Technology plans to manufacture smartphones in India, says VP-Marketing
Chinese smartphone maker, Meizu Technology plans to manufacture smartphones in India, says VP-Marketing
The company is confident it can replicate its China success in India, and may start production in Chennai with the help of Foxconn


Software
Will the shaky global market spoil India's buzzing startup party?Will the wild tumult across public markets worldwide spoil India's buzzing startup party? The answer, as is becoming evident this past week, is as varied as the size and scope of investment firms scouting for deals in this vibrant marketplace.


Software


Ecommerce
Paytm sets its sights upon McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group and AT Kearney to poach employees who can bring their experience in consulting
Paytm sets its sights upon  McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group and AT Kearney to poach employees who can bring their experience in consulting - NDTV
Paytm has set its sights upon McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group and AT Kearney to poach employees who can bring their experience in consulting...

Ecommerce
Why VC firms are investing aggressively in budget-segment startups that cater to middle class?
Why VC firms are investing  aggressively in budget-segment startups that cater to middle class? - Economic Times
Investors see an aspirational middle-class with easier access to affordable smartphones potentially translating to a greater propensity to shop online.

Ecommerce
Former iGate CEO Phaneesh Murthy launches his new health exchange startup Zigy.com; connects Indian residents with health service and products provider
Former iGate CEO Phaneesh Murthy  launches his new health exchange startup Zigy.com; connects Indian residents with health service and products provider - MediaNama.com
Former iGate CEO Phaneesh Murthy has launched his new health exchange startup, Zigy.com. It was reported in April that such an initiative was in the works, and

Ecommerce
Flipkart gives prominent positioning to BPL products on its platforms, handles logistics and helps with online marketing in exchange for a fee
Keen to avoid past mistakes, BPL keeping investments low, may outsource a part of its manufacturing


Franchise
Mahindra First Choice Services inaugurates first franchise workshop in Vidarbha

Mahindra First Choice Services (MFCS), India's leading chain of multi-brand car service workshops, has added yet another feather to its cap with the inauguration of its first Franchisee Owned Franchisee Operated (FOFO) workshop in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Its pan-India workshop network now stands at 77. This workshop is said to be the first in Vidarbha.

Franchise
Franchise industry blasts OSHA for joint employment questions
With a major decision on what constitutes joint employment expected in the coming days, a franchise industry group claimed on Wednesday that federal workplace safety regulators were part of a "witch hunt" targeting its members' business model.


HR
Centre mulls revoking no-detention policy
While the Centre mulls over revoking the no-detention policy under Right to Education Act, Tamil Nadu school education department officials say that the policy should continue.


HR
AI chops off wings of unions, brings numbers down from 15 to two
AI chops off wings of unions,  brings numbers down from 15 to two - The Indian Express
The move from Air India draws parallel to similar procedure by the Indian Railways which in 2007 had reduced the number of unions from 34 to two.


HR
Where are India's factory jobs?
Where are India's factory  jobs? - Livemint
Five states account for more than half of India's factory jobs in the organized sector


HR
India needs a big jobs miracle
India needs a big jobs miracle -  Livemint
Narendra Modi has a number of possibilities to unleash the manufacturing sector's potential, but none are easy



Logistics

Logistics
Deported from city in March 2014, Iranian detained at Bengaluru airport
Deported from  city in March 2014, Iranian detained at Bengaluru airport - The Indian Express
In a shocking lapse of security, an Iranian DJ, who was deported back to his home country last year and had a Look out Circular (LOC) issued in his name, was caught and detained by immigration authorities and the International Airport police at Kempegowda International Airport in the wee hours of Thursday.


Logistics
No toll for bad roads, SC tells NHAI in pro-user order
No toll for bad roads, SC tells  NHAI in pro-user order - Times of India
"Can you ask people to pay money for bad roads? You should first see that roads can provide convenient travel and then only toll tax can be levied," said the bench.


Logistics
Tata Motors expects LCV revival in 6 months, launches new Ace, a small pick up truck
Tata Motors expects LCV revival  in 6 months, launches new Ace, a small pick up truck - Economic Times
Tata Motors launched a new model of its successful small pick-up truck Ace and said it expects the LCV segment to pick up in six months from now.



Construction
UP and TN get the most from Smart cities as government unveils the list
UP and TN get  the most from Smart cities as government unveils the list - Livemint
Four cities with a population of above 5 million have been selected for the project—Chennai, greater Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and greater Mumbai


Construction
Setback for Rose Valley's after SAT rejects plea seeking more time to sell properties
Setback for Rose Valley's  after SAT rejects plea seeking more time to sell properties
The SAT, in December 2014, had passed an order directing the company to sell the properties under the supervision of Sebi so that the sale proceeds received t..


Construction
Govt move to recover 430 acres of industry land in Bengaluru
Govt move to recover 430 acres  of industry land in Bengaluru
As early as June 12, 2009, the Karnataka High Court ruled that the 711 acres is not forest land in the case (WP14649/2007) of the divisional railway manager a..


Construction
12 crore people to become direct beneficiaries of Smart City project
12 crore people  to become direct beneficiaries of Smart City project
As per the profile of the selected cities, 35 cities and towns have a population between one and five lakh. There are 21 cities with population ranging betwee..



Marketing
Here's Why Shopping Malls are Running After Local Indian Brands : Report
At a time when mall owners are either evicting or relocating Indian brands to accommodate marquee international ones, a few desi retailers are not just left untouched but are also on their 'must have' list.


Marketing
Samsung India has been gaining market share every single month : Asim Warsi
Samsung India  has been gaining market share every single month : Asim Warsi - Business Standard
Electronics major Samsung, which claims to have market share (in value terms) of 40 per cent, in total smart phone market in India, has strengthened its offering with the launch of new Galaxy S6 edge+ in India. The product is priced at Rs


Marketing
SVG Media, Komli Media India merging to form mobile marketing giant : Report
Digital media platform SVG Media today said it is merging Komli Media's India media business and global brand rights with itself to create India's largest mobile marketing company.


Marketing
How India's space journey made another landmark flight
How India's space journey  made another landmark flight - DailyO
India is all set to launch its latest communication satellite. Here are the important points you need to know about the GSAT-6 launch by ISRO.



Politics
US had supported India's stand against plebiscite in Kashmir, declassified documents reveal

The United States in the year 1965 had supported India's stand that there should be no plebiscite in Kashmir, declassified US documents of the era indicate.

Politics
Exclusive: I will present BJP with 52 Cong MLAs, says ex-Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Slowly this relationship of confidant turned into mistrust with Sarma finally quitting the Gogoi cabinet in July 2014.

Politics
Muslim population increasing because there are no stringent rules on family planning: Shiv Sena

The just-released Census figures are "disturbing" and the rise in the Muslim population is because of "politics of religion", the Shiv Sena has said.

Politics
Bihar will respond to Modi's 'DNA slur' in Assembly elections, says Kejriwal

The people of Bihar will respond in the assembly polls Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "DNA slur" about Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said in Patna on Thursday.


Sports
IPL Governing Council proposes 2 new IPL teams from next season

The IPL Governing Council took the decision after going through the recommendations of the Working Group.

Sports
MS Dhoni's retirement mystery

Ravi Shastri defended MS Dhoni's decision to quit during India's tour of Australia, even lauding him for it

Sports
India need to gain more experience and tests against top teams before Rio Olympics: PR Sreejesh

India will tour New Zealand for a Test series next month while host Australia in October-November.

Sports
Usain Bolt claims 200m gold in 19.55 secs at World Athletics Championships, Justin Gatlin second

Usain Bolt, after winning the 100m gold at World Athletics Championships, won the 200m gold as well on Thursday.


Entertainment
Anne Hathaway to star, produce sci-fi comedy 'The Shower'

Anne Hathaway has signed on to star in and produce female-centric sci-fi comedy "The Shower".

Entertainment
Karthi versus Dulquer Salmaan in Mani Ratnam's next Tamil film

Mani Ratnam's next Tamil film will be a revenge drama in which actors Karthi and Dulquer Salmaan will be pitted against each other.

Entertainment
Mithun Chakraborty inspired Irrfan Khan to be an actor

Irrfan Khan says he decided to join showbiz after he saw Mithun Chakraborty's performance in 1976 film 'Mrigayaa'.

Entertainment
Mahesh Bhatt wrote Sheena Bora murder mystery months ago

Mahesh Bhatt is shocked by the similarities between the Sheena Bora murder case and a story that grew out of his imagination.


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