Top News:

1. TRAI release draft regulations to curb online piracy
The draft regulation has been prepared based on the report submitted by the committee constituted by TRAI to study Digital Rights Management System requirements.

2. Bacardi appoints Vinay Golikeri as MD – India & Neighbouring Countries
Golikeri will be responsible for leading commercial operations across the market for the company’s portfolio of premium spirits and will continue to ensure ongoing sustainable and profitable growth for the business.

3. IKEA India’s Kavitha Rao quits
IKEA India’s country commercial manager Kavitha Rao has decided to end her eight-year-long stint with the company. Rao was promoted as the Swedish furniture giant’s India country commercial manager in May 2019. She joined the company in 2015.

4. Balachandran V joins Havas Media Group
Havas Media Group India has appointed Balachandran V as EVP – Buying, North. He will be based in Gurugram and report to R Venkatasubramanian, President – Investments And Head – Havas Sports, Havas Media Group India.

5. Everest: Metaverse to grow to $679bn industry by 2030
The metaverse is expected to grow to a $679 bn industry by 2030, but with implications for trust and safety. These include threats to user security, increased abuse, proliferation of objectionable content, and financial frauds according to an Everest Group report.