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boAt Parent Files for Second IPO Attempt, Seeks $1.5 Billion Valuation

Indian audio and wearables leader boAt has made another move toward going public. Its parent company, Imagine Marketing, has submitted confidential draft papers to SEBI for an IPO targeting a valuation exceeding $1.5 billion. According to PTI reports, the company is planning a ₹500 crore offering, significantly smaller than its previous ₹2,000 crore IPO attempt … Read more

Delhi Court Mediates Settlement as Influencers Retract Dettol Criticism

A defamation case brought by Reckitt Benckiser India against prominent social media figures has moved toward resolution in the Delhi High Court. Dermatologist Dr. Manjot Marwah and influencer Raj Shamani have agreed to remove controversial content criticizing Dettol antiseptic liquid. The dispute centered on a podcast where Dr. Marwah allegedly characterized Dettol as “essentially floor … Read more

Zee Media Secures Nearly $466 Million Through Decade-Long FCCB Deal

Zee Media Corporation has announced a significant financial move with its board approving the issuance of Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs) totaling $465.9 million (approximately ₹399.78 crore). The media company disclosed this strategic decision to the National Stock Exchange and BSE Limited following a board meeting earlier today. The 10-year bonds, carrying a 5% annual … Read more

Nestlé India Chief Sounds Alarm on Rising Job Scams Targeting Young Professionals

Nestlé India’s CMD Suresh Narayanan has issued an urgent advisory regarding fraudulent job listings being circulated under the company’s name across professional networking sites. The food giant has explicitly distanced itself from these deceptive postings designed to exploit job seekers. “These advertisements are completely false, fake, fraudulent, and misleading,” Narayanan stated in a pointed online … Read more

Court Shuts Down Shark Tank-Backed Water Brand After Bisleri Lawsuit

The Bombay High Court has ordered startup bottled water company Aquapeya to halt all operations following trademark infringement claims by industry leader Bisleri International. The ruling comes after the brand received Rs 70 lakh funding on popular business reality show Shark Tank India earlier this year. The court’s interim order prohibits Aquapeya from any manufacturing, … Read more

Filter Coffee Co. Named Digital Partner for Korean Skincare Giant Laneige in India

Korean beauty brand Laneige has selected Filter Coffee Co. as its comprehensive digital partner for the Indian market. The partnership encompasses a full spectrum of digital services including strategic communication, content development, influencer collaborations, event management, and e-commerce assets creation. “Finding an agency that authentically embodies our brand values was essential in our selection process,” … Read more