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JetSynthesys’ Global Music Junction inks three-year deal with folk artist Mame Khan
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1m ago
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JetSynthesys’ Global Music Junction (GMJ) partnered with folk singer Mame Khan to promote Indian folk music through digital content, brand partnerships, and international performances. Supported by Hariprem Films, the collaboration will manage Khan’s digital presence and handle bookings for live performances. This effort aims to blend his traditional music with global reach, promoting Rajasthani music worldwide while preserving and celebrating its cultural essence. GMJ plans to leverage digital platforms to bring Indian folk music to a global audience.
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In a messy spot, Byju's puts footballer Lionel Messi deal on hold
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Edtech company Byju's has put its three-year deal with footballer Lionel Messi on hold, just a year after signing the contract. The deal was for Messi to be the global brand ambassador for Byju's "education for all" campaign. Byju's reportedly paid Messi for the first year, but it is unclear whether the deal will be terminated or revived in the future due to the company's liquidity crisis. Byju's also did not renew its endorsement contract with actor Shah Rukh Khan.
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JetSynthesys buys majority stake in kids' educational content startup KidzByte
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2y ago
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Jetsynthesys, a digital entertainment and technology company, has acquired a majority stake in KidzByte, a startup focused on educational content for children. The deal allows Jetsynthesys to expand its presence in the kids' edutainment space and enhance its offerings. By investing in KidzByte, Jetsynthesys aims to provide engaging and educational content to children, catering to the growing demand in the market. KidzByte is JetSynthesys's second acquisition this year after buying a majority stake in creator monetisation startup Fanory
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Taylor Swift’s music is back on TikTok
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1y ago
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Taylor Swift's music has returned to TikTok after being removed alongside other Universal Music Group (UMG) artists a few months ago. UMG and TikTok had failed to renew their licensing deal, causing a dispute over payment and the use of AI-generated content. The return of Swift's music suggests she may have struck a separate deal with TikTok. TikTok is a significant platform for music discovery, showcasing both indie and established artists. Despite its influence, artists have reported low royalty payments from the platform. TikTok has become a vital community for Taylor Swift fans to share content and engage with the artist.
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TikTok is removing even more songs as music rights battle drags on
The Verge
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1y ago
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TikTok is removing all songs written or co-written by Universal Music Group (UMG) artists from its platform as their battle over music rights continues. This decision not only affects UMG-signed artists but also those with publishing deals under the label, including Harry Styles and SZA. TikTok began removing UMG songs in February after failing to renew their licensing agreement. The platform claims UMG wanted an unfair deal that did not address concerns about AI-generated music and artist compensation. TikTok remains committed to reaching a fair agreement with UMG while allowing users to enjoy millions of other tracks.
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Spotify's new 'Upcoming Releases' hub highlights future albums you may like | TechCrunch
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2m ago
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Spotify has introduced an "Upcoming Releases" hub, offering personalized recommendations for future albums based on user listening habits. Accessible through the mobile app's Search tab, it allows users to pre-save albums and receive notifications on release day, with music added to their library. The hub, featuring Countdown Pages and global pre-save charts, enhances music discovery and artist exposure. Spotify is also promoting these features across social media and has updated its app with added functionalities.
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Simply Nam Secures Strategic Funding Led by Bhaane Group to Boost Growth in India’s Beauty Market
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Simply Nam, a leading Indian beauty brand founded by makeup artist Namrata Soni and entrepreneur Hanna Stromgren Khan, has secured strategic funding led by Bhaane Group. The investment aims to expand Simply Nam's product portfolio, scale operations, and double its Monthly Recurring Revenue over the next year. Known for its high-quality, vegan, and cruelty-free products tailored for Indian women, Simply Nam continues to grow its presence across digital and quick-commerce platforms while celebrating made-in-India excellence.
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KRAFTON acquires majority stake in Nautilus Mobile for Rs 118 Cr
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4m ago
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KRAFTON, the company behind BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), has acquired a controlling stake in Pune-based game studio Nautilus Mobile for Rs 118 crore ($13.7 million). This is KRAFTON’s first full-control deal in India. Nautilus Mobile is best known for its popular mobile cricket game, Real Cricket. JetSynthesys fully acquired the studio in 2020, and KRAFTON later invested Rs 40.5 crore in 2022. With this acquisition, KRAFTON aims to boost Indian game development and expand its presence in sports gaming. JetSynthesys will remain a minority investor and continue working with Nautilus, especially in Esports. KRAFTON India CEO Sean Hyunil Sohn said this deal will help India become a global gaming hub. Nautilus Mobile CEO Anuj Mankar said the partnership will help Real Cricket grow internationally. KRAFTON has invested over $200 million in Indian startups since 2021 and continues to support local game developers. With India’s growing love for cricket and gaming, this move strengthens KRAFTON’s position in the country’s gaming ecosystem.
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KKR-controlled JB Chemicals inks deal to buy eyecare brands from Novartis
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1y ago
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Mumbai-based drugmaker JB Chemicals, majority-owned by KKR, has acquired a portfolio of ophthalmology brands from Novartis. The deal, valued at $116 million, includes a trademark license agreement and a three-year promotion and distribution agreement with Novartis. The acquisition will position JB Chemicals as the fourth-largest player in the ophthalmology therapy sector in India. The portfolio includes anti-infective, anti-allergy, and glaucoma drugs with a strong growth rate. This is another strategic acquisition for JB Chemicals, which has been expanding its portfolio through various deals in recent years.
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TCS inks multi-year deal with Air France-KLM
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9m ago
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has signed a multi-year deal with Air France-KLM to help the airline become a leading data-centric airline group globally. TCS will modernize the airline's data by moving it to the cloud over the next three years, allowing Air France-KLM to exit data centers and leverage the cloud's capabilities. The new data architecture will enhance operations, drive decision-making, improve functionality, and increase efficiency. TCS has been Air France-KLM's partner for 30 years, focusing on reliability, customer service, social media, and e-commerce. The migration will be supported by a dedicated team of over 100 professionals across TCS delivery centers in France, the Netherlands, and India.
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Tractor Junction grows 3X in FY23, posts Rs 7.5 Cr losses
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1y ago
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Rural vehicle marketplace Tractor Junction has managed to grow its scale by nearly three-fold during the last fiscal year (FY23). The byproduct of the fast-paced growth, however, is the five-year-old company slipping into red during the said period. Tractor Junction’s revenue from operations grew 196.2% to Rs 26.84 crore during the fiscal year ending March 2023 as compared to Rs 9.06 crore in FY22, as per the company’s consolidated annual financial statement with the Registrar of Companies. Launched by Shivani Gupta and Rajat Kumar, Tractor Junction is a rural vehicle marketplace that helps buy, sell, finance, and insure new and used tractors, farm equipment, and rural commercial vehicles. It also provides necessary information and vetted reviews on farm machinery, enabling users to compare shortlisted options, and bringing transparency in pricing. The company made 55% of its revenue from sale of tractors while the remaining came from the sale of services. The sales of services segment mainly deals in the business of providing advertising services to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) through generation of leads from their website and selling those leads to OEM’s. Tractor Junction also cornered Rs 1.75 crore via interest and gains on financial assets (non-operating revenue). Including this, the company’s total income stood at Rs 28.6 crore in FY23. Further, the Alwar-based company spent most on the cost of materials accounting for 42% of the total expenditure. This cost shot up over 20X to Rs 14.54 crore in FY23 from Rs 71 lakh in FY22. Employee benefit cost for the company jumped over 2X to Rs 9.35 crore during the last fiscal year. Moreover, advertising & publicity expenses also increased 56.1% to Rs 3.81 crore during FY23 from Rs 2.44 crore in FY22. Overall, the company’s total expenditure ballooned more than four-fold to Rs 34.67 crore in FY23 from Rs 8.28 crore in FY22. Head to startup intelligence platform TheKredible for complete expense breakdown and year-on-year financial performance of the company. On the back of rising expenses, the company slipped into red. Tractor Junction recorded Rs 7.46 crore losses in FY23 against Rs 67 lakh profit in FY22. The impact of cash burn can also be seen in operating cash outflows which climbed to around Rs 17 crore during the last fiscal year. FY22-FY23 FY22 FY23 EBITDA Margin 11.15% -19.41% Expense/Rupee of ops revenue ₹1.29 ₹0.91 ROCE 33.95% -15.36% The EBITDA margin and ROCE of the firm stood at -19.41% and -15.36%, respectively in FY23. On a unit level, Tractor Junction spent Rs 1.29 to earn a rupee of operating revenue during the fiscal year. As per TheKredible, Tractor Junction has raised nearly $6 million to date from investors including Info Edge, Omnivore, Rockstart and Indigram Labs et al.
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