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  • Jaro hits the learning road to Tier-II India

    Jaro hits the learning road to Tier-II India

    MUMBAI: Jaro Education is taking knowledge on tour, and it’s making all the right stops. The leading executive and higher education player is expanding into Tier-II cities, opening new counselling centres in Kolkata, Nagpur, Jaipur and Indore to unlock untapped potential beyond metros.

    The move is part of Jaro’s larger mission to democratise access to quality education and career guidance, shaping India’s vision of a Vikshit Bharat, a developed and skilled nation where opportunity travels as fast as ambition.

    “Over the years, we’ve seen extraordinary potential emerging from Tier-II cities. These regions are not just expanding markets; they represent the next wave of India’s talent,” said Jaro Education CEO Ranjita Raman “Our presence here will help guide learners towards programs that truly transform careers.”

    Echoing this, Jaro Education founder and managing director Sanjay Salunkhe added, “Talent exists everywhere, opportunity must too. Strengthening our network in these cities means investing in India’s future workforce.”

    With established centres already in Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Gurugram, Noida, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Lucknow and Kochi, Jaro has seen firsthand the drive of learners nationwide. The new hubs will offer personalised mentorship and industry-aligned career advice, turning aspiration into action.

    As Tier-II cities rise as hotspots of ambition and entrepreneurship, Jaro’s local approach bridges the gap between talent and opportunity, ensuring India’s growth story has no postcode barrier.

    Founded in 2009, Jaro Education partners with top global and Indian institutions including MIT IDSS, Wharton Interactive, Rotman, IIMs and IITs, offering 230 plus programs that have already empowered over 350,000 learners.

    With this expansion, Jaro Education isn’t just growing its footprint, it’s helping India learn its way to a brighter, Vikshit tomorrow.

     

  • Sanjay Dutt sparks digital push with Getepay’s Vega

    Sanjay Dutt sparks digital push with Getepay’s Vega

    MUMBAI: He’s known for power-packed performances, now Sanjay Dutt is helping power Digital Bharat. The Hindi cinema icon unveiled Vega, an indigenously built payment switch by Getepay, at an event in Mumbai, joining forces with Getepay founder and managing director Pravin Sharma, to celebrate a major stride in India’s fintech innovation.

    Headquartered in Jaipur, Getepay is a payment aggregator on a mission to make digital transactions simpler, faster, and more inclusive. Its latest creation, Vega, is a certified next-generation payment switch designed to serve banks, fintechs, and merchants with seamless scalability and security. Built on a microservices-based architecture, Vega promises lightning-fast processing, real-time settlements, automated reconciliation, and intelligent merchant management, all crafted in India, for India.

    Speaking at the launch, Sanjay Dutt said, “I’ve always believed in backing things that are real, solid, and made with heart, and that’s exactly what Vega is. This is about more than technology; it’s about giving every entrepreneur, from a street vendor to a shop owner, the confidence to go digital. That’s the Bharat I want to cheer for.”

    Pravin Sharma added, “Vega is not just a technological leap, it’s a bridge for millions of small entrepreneurs powering India’s economy. With Vega, we’re simplifying digital payments while enabling every corner of India to participate confidently in the digital revolution.”

    With its regulatory-compliant, future-ready design, Vega ensures secure, uninterrupted payment processing even during high-traffic periods. Its scalable framework allows banks and merchants to modernise swiftly without disrupting business operations.

    Following an 8 million dollars funding round led by Virender Sehwag, alongside Hyderabad Angels, ITI Growth Fund, and DBR Ventures, Getepay continues to strengthen its digital infrastructure, driving financial inclusion and accessibility for businesses of all sizes.

  • Pro panja packs a punch with record 250 million viewers in season 2

    Pro panja packs a punch with record 250 million viewers in season 2

    MUMBAI: Arm-wrestling isn’t just about brute strength anymore, it’s about breaking viewership records too. Pro panja league season 2 has wrestled its way into the hearts and homes of India, smashing past its previous benchmarks with a record-shattering 250 million household reach on television and over 150 million social media views.

    The gripping tournament, co-founded by Parvinn Dabass and Preeti Jhangiani of Swen Entertainment, took things up a notch this year, leaping from 185 million TV households last season to a staggering 250 million. On social media, it flexed even harder, drawing more than 100 million followers during the tournament and setting new benchmarks in live engagement, particularly on Instagram.

    The turning point came on day five, when two fiery face-offs, Jaipur vs sher-e-Ludhiana and Rohtak vs Mumbai muscle, lit up the screens and fuelled a viral storm across platforms.

    Regionally, the strongest viewership muscles were flexed in North India (Punjab, Haryana, Himachal, Jammu & Kashmir, and Chandigarh), which made up 20 per cent of the audience. The North East followed with 24 per cent, while Maharashtra and Goa contributed 16 per cent. The league also found a stronghold in metros like Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, despite being hosted in Gwalior.

    From men’s and women’s bouts to para-arm wrestling, season 2 had something for everyone. August alone saw over 100 million Instagram views and a cumulative 150 million views across all social platforms, firmly planting arm-wrestling in the mainstream sports conversation.

    Co-founder of the league, Parvinn Dabass called the success a game-changer. “This incredible reach proves arm-wrestling isn’t just a niche sport anymore. Our vision was to give this traditional Indian sport a professional platform, and the response has gone beyond our wildest expectations. Now, we’re eyeing global expansion with international participants for Season 3.” Dabass added.

    Preeti Jhangiani, president of the people’s arm-wrestling federation India (pafi) and co-founder, added, “The overwhelming response from fans and athletes alike shows how deeply the sport resonates across the country. We are proud to take this passion and discipline to international heights while upholding the highest standards.”

    As the buzz around season 2 continues, all eyes are now on the upcoming third season, with dates and venue to be revealed soon. The league is clearly not just building champions, it’s building a global stage.

  • TAM AdEx: Service sector drives 31 per cent of radio ad volumes in Jan-Jun’24

    TAM AdEx: Service sector drives 31 per cent of radio ad volumes in Jan-Jun’24

    Mumbai: TAM AdEx India has released its half-yearly report on radio advertising for Jan-Jun’24, which showed a three per cent rise in ad volumes compared to the same period in 2023.

    The services sector remained the top contributor with thirty-one per cent of total ad volumes. The auto sector climbed to second place with ten per cent, followed by banking/finance/investment at eight per cent. Together, the top three sectors accounted for nearly fifty per cent of the total ad volumes. The top ten sectors remained consistent from 2023, with minor rank shifts.

    In the top ten categories, ‘properties/real estates’ and ‘hospital/clinics’ retained first and second positions, contributing sixteen per cent and seven per cent of ad volumes, respectively. ‘Cars’ moved up to third position, recording a fifty-seven per cent growth in ad volumes. ‘Retail outlets-jewellers’ grew by twenty-nine per cent, while ‘multiple courses’ and ‘schools’ entered the top ten categories.

    LIC of India held the top spot among advertisers, followed by Maruti Suzuki India. The top ten advertisers accounted for twelve per cent of the ad volumes, with LIC Housing Finance being the leading brand, followed by Alishan and LIC Jeevan Utsav. Notably, three brands in the top ten were from the banking/finance/investment sector, and two were from the auto sector.

    Gujarat led the states with a twenty per cent share, followed closely by Maharashtra at nineteen per cent. Among cities, Jaipur topped the list, contributing nine per cent of ad volumes, with Nagpur and New Delhi following.

    Evening time (5 pm to 9:59 pm) was the most preferred time band for advertising, contributing thirty-eight per cent of ad volumes, followed by the morning and afternoon slots. Ads of twenty to forty seconds in duration were the most popular, contributing sixty-seven per cent of total ad volumes. Shorter ads (under twenty seconds) saw an increase in share compared to the previous year.

  • Legends League Cricket: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur to host finale matches

    Legends League Cricket: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur to host finale matches

    Mumbai: The final match of the SKY247.net Legends League Cricket 2022, which is being held in India for the first time, will be played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on 5 October.

    Legends League Cricket co-founder & CEO Raman Raheja said that Jaipur was chosen as the venue for the big match keeping in mind the historical relevance of the ground and the city, which has witnessed world-class cricket being played in the past.

    “It is a great stadium and we hope the fans will thoroughly enjoy the experience of seeing the legends of the game competing for the winners’ trophy. As we have seen, the league has been as competitive as the best of the T20 leagues around the world, and the players, be it the bowlers or the batters, have been enthralling everyone with their outstanding performances. We have seen tense finishes in the league stage and expect the final to be no less,” Raheja added.

    The Barkatullah Khan Stadium in Jodhpur, which will witness international cricket stars for the first time after 2012, will be hosting four matches, including the qualifier and eliminator matches.

    The qualifier will be played on 2 October wherein the top two teams from the league stage will clash for a place in the final. However, the eliminator game, on 3 October, will be contested between the third-placed team and the loser of the qualifier.

    The organisers had first zeroed in on Cuttack for the all-important clash, but the festivities in the city around that time have resulted in changing their decision.

  • Fairmont Jaipur appoints Crosshairs Communication as its PR agency

    Fairmont Jaipur appoints Crosshairs Communication as its PR agency

    Mumbai: Crosshairs Communication has successfully added Fairmont Jaipur to its luxury clientele list. Crosshairs Communication said that as an agency, it has always been at the forefront of providing the best service to its clients and truly believing in its vision. With clients ranging across sectors, the agency is emerging as a strong player in the hospitality industry by onboarding Fairmont Jaipur.

    The Fairmont Jaipur hosts 245 guest rooms, including seven imperial suites.

    Crosshairs Communication said that it is aligning with the vision behind Fairmont Jaipur and will be bringing its A-game to the table. They will be managing all of their end-to-end media & influencer collaboration communications. The company will be responsible for curating the brand’s messaging across its Indian clientele.

    Crosshairs Communication founder Stuti Jalan said, “With an industry experience of 15 years, we as an agency understand the requirements of the brands we cater to. I personally feel this is the perfect time for Fairmont Jaipur and Crosshairs Communication to align with each other. At Crosshairs, we strive to deliver beyond all expectations and anticipate the challenges that come in hand. Our zeal and enthusiasm to work and build relationships with brands are incomparable. We are eager to work with Fairmont and are focused on creating a strong PR plan to strengthen their reach and boost their image. I believe that, as an agency, Crosshairs will be able to understand and deliver the brand’s vision in all of our subsequent communication and campaigns.”

  • Josh Studios’ ‘World Famous’ talent hunt heads to Rajasthan

    Josh Studios’ ‘World Famous’ talent hunt heads to Rajasthan

    Mumbai: Short video app Josh has announced the launch of the third edition of ‘World Famous’ – a multi-city talent hunt for discovering India’s talented youth. The platform has roped in Parle Kismi as a sponsor.

    A three-week-long talent hunt spanning three cities will first arrive in Jodhpur, before travelling to Kota and then concluding in a grand finale at Jaipur, said the statement.

    Registrations for the mega talent hunt has been kickstarted on the Josh app wherein participants can upload content across genres on the app with the hashtag #WFR. The participants with highest number of votes will get the opportunity to participate in the semi-finales at Jodhpur and Kota on 2 March and 4 March, respectively. The winners of the semi-finales will then get the chance to battle it out for the ultimate prize at the grand finale at Jaipur scheduled for 6 March.

    The winners of World Famous will stand the chance to win up to Rs 1 lakh in cash prizes and the opportunity to be mentored and groomed by the top creators in the ecosystem. Bollywood stars such as Dino Morea, Rannvijay Singh, Urvashi Rautela and Karan Wahi to interact with participants and give the talented youth of Rajasthan the platform to share their passion with the world.

    “Rooted in a rich artistic heritage, Rajasthan is home to some of the most rustic and dynamic art forms in India – be it the graceful Ghoomar dance, the rich folk music, the expressive kathputhli or the lively paintings,” said Josh Studios head Seher Bedi. “We, at Josh, are very excited to launch World Famous in Rajasthan as we continue our quest to discover India’s hidden talent. World Famous was crafted around the philosophy of celebrating talent. We believe the talented youth at Rajasthan will be a true reflection of the state’s artistic roots and are very excited to see what the state has to offer.”

    Josh Studios was unveiled in March 2021 to scale the short-video platform’s capabilities to create a cutting-edge content and talent hub.

  • E-commerce in India sees uptick of 77% between 2020 and 2021: Report

    E-commerce in India sees uptick of 77% between 2020 and 2021: Report

    Mumbai: E-commerce in India has witnessed an uptick of 77 per cent between 2020 and 2021 with tier-2, tier-3 cities leading maximum transactions according to a report by conversation media platform Bobble AI.

    While the tier-1 cities dominate the fashion festival figures, transactions in tier-2 cities like Jaipur, Guwahati, Lucknow, Kochi, Mysore, and Bhubaneswar are at an all-time high – up 82 per cent over the previous year, found the report based on over 50 million smartphone users’ (in 640+ Indian cities) data.

    The findings also show that majority of consumers are between the ages of 26 and 35 accounting for 37 per cent, and between the ages of 18 and 25, accounting for 26 per cent with 72 per cent males and 28 per cent females.

    Beauty and fashion lead e-ecom in India

    Beauty e-commerce apps usage grew by 64 per cent, whereas fashion e-commerce grew by 368 per cent over the past year. The festive period has only led the two e-commerce domains to skyrocket, with at least two transactions completed by shopaholics during the fashion festivals.

    Competition heating up with new players

    As per the report, India’s fashion e-commerce industry has transformed from ‘Monopoly’ to ‘Ludo.’ Fashion giant Myntra faced tough competition from its competitive counterparts, Meesho, Ajio, and TataCliq. While almost 46 per cent of all transactions belonged to Myntra during the 2020 festive period, Ajio bagged around 69 per cent of all transactions in 2021. The share of Myntra’s active users, also using Meesho, Ajio, and TataCliq has also increased significantly, indicating how users are exploring multiple options this year.

    The battle of the e-commerce legends, Amazon, and Flipkart is also worth noting, with Flipkart’s active user base rising 83 per cent in 2021 online shopping festival compared to Amazon’s 72 per cent. Despite the fact that Flipkart is dominating in terms of engagement metrics like search frequency and active sessions, Amazon is winning in terms of transactions, significantly less average session times.

    Apart from fashion e-commerce, interesting insights have also emerged from the beauty e-commerce segment.

    Leading players Nykaa and Purplle locked horns this festive season – and Purplle took a piece from Nykaa’s pie. In light of Nykaa’s IPO, let’s look at their market share against Purplle, Nykaa’s pure-play fashion e-commerce competitor. Purplle had a 70 per cent growth in active users in the 2021 shopping festival, compared to a 50 per cent increase for Nykaa. With 15 per cent common user base in 2020, Purplle is now standing at 17 per cent in 2021, as per the report.

    Hypergrowth on the horizon

    The festive season trends point towards healthy and fast-evolving competition in the e-commerce market, which bodes well for customers who are looking for high-quality products at affordable prices.

    With the festive season coming to a close, it is exciting to anticipate how the competition will pan out in 2022. With India’s e-commerce market set to reach $120 billion by 2025, the future seems promising. Hypergrowth is definitely on the horizon for the segment, and according to Bobble AI’s findings, brands are poised to capture growth opportunities.

  • Snapdeal to add another 5000 manufacturer-sellers to its platform in 2020

    Snapdeal to add another 5000 manufacturer-sellers to its platform in 2020

    MUMBAI:  Snapdeal, India’s leading value-focused e-commerce marketplace, plans to add another 5000 manufacturer-sellers on its platform this year.  

    In the last one year, many manufacturers of daily use products like steel & copper utensils, kitchen gadgets like juicers & atta dough makers and fashion accessories like watches & wallets have started to sell online directly on Snapdeal, bypassing the traditional structure of selling through wholesalers and retailers.

    The fast growth of the online market, especially in the non-metro centers, is allowing these manufacturers to tap a new set of always-connected customers, which traditional retail structures cannot capture.  

    Direct sales to consumers translates into higher margins for the producers, as multiple links in the retail chain are replaced by the platform. Other savings that accrue to the producers are through more efficient utilisation of stocks since stocks are not stuck at multiple points unlike in traditional, layered physical channels.

    The ability to sell directly also means that producers get prompt feedback from the users, allowing them to make appropriate decisions regarding future demand and trends.

    Snapdeal plans to add another 5000 such manufacturer-sellers on its platform over the next 12 months. It expects most of these manufacturers to join from India’s production hubs like Meerut, Ludhiana, Tirupur, Jaipur, Panipat, Surat, Rajkot etc.  Through these additions, Snapdeal expects to deepen its selection for kitchen utensils, leather products, toys, bedsheets & blankets and ladies fashion (kurtis, sarees, hosiery garments & knitwear).

    According to a Snapdeal Spokesperson, “E-commerce has immense potential to stimulate economic growth by increasing efficiency and improving access. By taking specific measures to link domestic demand with domestic production, we aim to maximise the benefits of e-commerce for small & medium businesses and for the consumers.”

    “While the first phase of e-commerce sales in India was led by traders and distributors who worked closely with brands, now the share and role of manufacturers in online sales is growing faster”, Snapdeal added.  

    Snapdeal has seen rapid growth in order and business volumes. This growth has caught the attention of manufacturers who specialize in the value-priced segment and who see Snapdeal as the best fit for their merchandise and clientele. There has been a steady increase in sellers on Snapdeal who manufacture their own products.  

    In order to boost business for sellers, Snapdeal has executed a variety of initiatives in the last 12 months. These include providing analytical inputs regarding consumer preferences, demand projections at multiple price points and competitive landscape analysis to help sellers plan their sales strategy.

    Indian e-commerce is now growing beyond the first 100 million urban users. A market of potentially 400 million new users is emerging across India’s Tier 2 and 3 cities, growing still deeper into smaller towns across the country. Over the last two years, Snapdeal has deepened its focus on value-priced merchandise. It has added 60,000+ new sellers, who have added over 50 Million new listings which has helped build a deep assortment of products relevant for value-savvy buyers. Snapdeal witnesses more than 80 million visits every month with buyers browsing the 200 million+ listings by nearly 500,000 registered sellers on the platform.

    In December 2019 Snapdeal announced that its network covers more than 26000 pin codes across India, which includes all the metros, Tier 1 & 2 cities and most of Tier 3 and 4 towns of India.

  • TDSAT directs 65 Rajasthan LCOs to make payment to Hathway

    TDSAT directs 65 Rajasthan LCOs to make payment to Hathway

    NEW DELHI: Accepting the request on behalf of 65 Rajasthan cable operators about their dues to Hathway Cable & Datacom Ltd. Jaipur, the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has said that these payments are ad hoc in nature and without prejudice to the rights and contentions of either side and will abide by the final decision in the petition.

     

    The petition had been filed by Rajasthan Cable Operators Foundation, Jaipur, on behalf of the local cable operators (LCOs).

     

    Following a previous order and as an ad hoc arrangement, Hathway counsel Jayant K  Mehta gave a computation with regard to the monthly subscription fee payable for the months of August and September 2015 by each of the 65 LCOs being represented in this petition.

     

    Foundation counsel G S Oberoi said the LCOs will “certainly” make payment on the basis of the computation given on behalf of Hathway. 

     

    However, he submitted that the payment of the dues for the aforesaid two months may be split up into two instalments. He said half of the dues for the two months will be paid by the LCOs along with the payment for the month of December and the balance along with the payment for the month January 2016. 

     

    The Tribunal listed the matter on 22 December before the Assistant Registrar for getting the pleadings completed, framing of issues and taking evidences.