Festive Online Sales Disappoint: Brands Cut Ad Budgets 40 Percent
Posted on 22nd Oct 2026 12:08:20 in Business, Digital Marketing
India's festive e-commerce GMV fell 7-10 percent in the first four days as electronics prices jumped. D2C brands are cutting ad budgets by 40 percent and holding back discounts as quick-commerce ad rates climb 30-40 percent.
Hunar's Voice Agents Land 40 Crore Blume Cheque
Posted on 21st Oct 2026 12:09:02 in Business, Digital Marketing
Hunar.AI has raised Rs 40 crore in a Series A round led by Blume Ventures to run frontline hiring through voice agents in 20 Indian languages. What the deal says, and what smaller businesses can copy.
CII-ISB Study: 65.8 Percent Use AI, Only 21 Percent Run ERP Software
Posted on 20th Oct 2026 12:07:38 in Business, Digital Marketing
A CII-ISB study of 2,919 MSMEs finds 65.8 percent use AI tools but only 21 percent run ERP software, exposing the systems gap holding back productivity.
FSSAI Tightens Food Safety Scrutiny of Quick Delivery Platforms
Posted on 14th Oct 2026 12:12:41 in Business, Digital Marketing
FSSAI is preparing tighter rules for quick commerce and online food platforms — visible manufacturing and expiry dates, batch numbers, dark-kitchen disclosures and stricter dark-store inspections. What the crackdown means for small sellers and D2C food brands.
Boldfit's 400 Crore Round: Bharat Value Fund Leads Sports Push
Posted on 13th Oct 2026 12:11:27 in Business, Digital Marketing
Boldfit raises over Rs 400 crore in a Series B led by Bharat Value Fund, with plans for offline retail, manufacturing and product innovation in India's sports and fitness market.
