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Amid the ongoing geopolitical tension, the <keyword id="19904988" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="energy-sector" source="keywords">energy sector</keyword> will continue to face challenge while the <keyword id="20468174" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="consumer-goods" source="keywords">consumer goods</keyword>, automotive, healthcare is set to expand in 2025, highlighted a report 'Industry Outlook 2025' by <keyword id="20618515" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Economist-Intelligence-Unit" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Economist Intelligence Unit" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Economist Intelligence Unit">Economist Intelligence Unit</keyword>. The report noted that the Fossil fuel markets will continue to face risks from geopolitical conflicts, particularly in the Middle East and Ukraine. However, investments in <keyword id="19895602" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="renewable-energy" source="keywords">renewable energy</keyword> will remain strong, especially in China, as the world pushes toward cleaner and more sustainable energy sources. The report said "Fossil-fuel markets will continue to face <keyword id="20064250" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="geopolitical-risks" source="keywords">geopolitical risks</keyword> amid conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, but investment into renewables will remain strong, particularly in China." It also added that the financial sector faces a mixed outlook with falling interest rates anticipated to narrow bank profit margins, potentially leading to smaller dividend payouts for shareholders. Yet, regulatory easing could provide relief, with the Basel III endgame likely seeing further delays, softening the impact on banking institutions amid a challenging economic landscape. For the consumer goods and retailing the report added that the Global retail volumes are forecast to grow by 2.2 per cent in 2025, thanks to easing inflation. However, stricter regulations on online retailing will target high-volume, low-price retailers, to ensure fair competition and consumer protection. It said "Global retail volumes will expand by 2.2 per cent, helped by disinflation, but regulations around online retailing will tighten further" As per report, the <keyword id="20359760" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="automotive-sector" source="keywords">automotive sector</keyword> is set for a record year, it said "After a difficult few years, annual new-vehicle sales will reach a record 97.2m units in 2025. This includes a 2 per cent rise in new car sales, a 4 per cent increase in commercial vehicle sales, and a significant 16 per cent growth in <keyword id="19963112" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="electric-vehicle-sales" source="keywords">electric vehicle sales</keyword>, reflecting the sector's recovery and the shift toward cleaner mobility. In technology the report added more countries will adopt satellite internet, although the primary users will be enterprise clients, including military and maritime sectors. Amazon's Project Kuiper will challenge the existing market dominance of Starlink and EutelSat OneWeb, offering more competition and potential growth in satellite connectivity. The resulting tensions will continue to affect investment into production and market entry, with companies taking advantage of government incentives to build out more flexible supply chains. <keyword id="23684177" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="investment-in-technology" source="keywords">Investment in technology</keyword>, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), will also be strong as projects gather pace. However, technology companies will face pressure from several directions as regulations tighten (particularly in Europe), investors become more impatient for profits and their energy usage comes under more scrutiny.

Consumer goods, auto and healthcare sector to expand but energy may face challenge in 2025: Report

Dev Accelerator Ltd, which provides <keyword id="21009289" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="flexible-office-spaces" source="keywords">flexible office spaces</keyword>, has filed a draft document with <keyword id="19901201" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sebi" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Sebi" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Sebi">Sebi</keyword> to launch its initial public offering (IPO) to raise around ₹125 crore. Dev Accelerator (DevX) is promoted by the listed entity <keyword id="23437545" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Dev-Information-Technology-Ltd" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Dev Information Technology Ltd" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Dev Information Technology Ltd">Dev Information Technology Ltd</keyword>. DevX's IPO is entirely a fresh issue of 2.47 crore <keyword id="20035340" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="equity-shares" source="keywords">equity shares</keyword> (face value of ₹2), with plans to list on both the NSE and BSE. The company proposes to utilise ₹68.95 crore for "fit-outs" in the new centres and their security deposits. It proposes to use Rs 30 crore towards repayment and/or prepayment (in full or in part) of certain borrowings, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed with markets regulator Sebi. The remaining amount will be allocated for general corporate purposes, including strategic initiatives, strengthening marketing capabilities and brand-building exercises, payment of lease liabilities, among others. This <keyword id="20083428" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="capital-infusion" source="keywords">capital infusion</keyword> will enable DevX to expand its footprint in major cities, including Mumbai, Gurugram, Noida, Pune, Chennai, GIFT City, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Surat, Goa, and Jaipur. As of August 31, 2024, DevX had 25 centres in more than 10 cities, including Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Hyderabad, Delhi, and Udaipur. The collaboration between Dev IT's expertise in digital transformation and DevX's flexible workspace solutions creates a unique synergy, offering integrated solutions for enterprises looking to enhance operational efficiency. On the IPO, Pranav Pandya, Founder &amp; Chairman of Dev Information Technology Ltd, said, "This significant milestone underscores our commitment to the dynamic growth of the flexible workspace sector in India." The funds raised will be instrumental in accelerating DevX's <keyword id="20389247" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="expansion-plans" source="keywords">expansion plans</keyword>, enabling it to enter new markets, enhance infrastructure, and invest in technology that drives efficiency, he said. SEE ALSO:<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/september-auto-sales-automakers-report-a-decline-mahindra-and-mahindra-overtakes-tata-motors/articleshow/113925972.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/september-auto-sales-automakers-report-a-decline-mahindra-and-mahindra-overtakes-tata-motors/articleshow/113925972.cms" target="_blank">September Auto sales – Automakers report a decline, Mahindra and Mahindra overtakes Tata Motors</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/ola-electric-continues-to-lose-market-share-as-bajaj-auto-and-tvs-motor-gain/articleshow/113900252.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/ola-electric-continues-to-lose-market-share-as-bajaj-auto-and-tvs-motor-gain/articleshow/113900252.cms" target="_blank">Ola Electric continues to lose market share as Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor gain</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/webstories/upcoming-smartphones-launching-in-india-in-october-2024/slidelist/113804125.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/webstories/upcoming-smartphones-launching-in-india-in-october-2024/slidelist/113804125.cms" target="_blank">Upcoming smartphones launching in India in October 2024</a>

Dev Accelerator plans ₹125 crore IPO amid high demand for flexible office spaces

<ul><li><keyword id="19897349" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ola-Electric" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Ola Electric" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="Ola Electric">Ola Electric</keyword> has announced its plans to expand its sales and service infra to 10,000 outlets.</li><li>The company said it plans on reaching this by the end of 2025 and has initiated a network partner programme.</li><li>The programme is aimed at pushing sales into tier-2 and tier-3 cities.</li></ul>Bhavish Aggarwal-led Ola Electric on Thursday said it will establish 10,000 sales and service outlets by the end of 2025 to expand its reach across smaller cities and towns. The electric two-wheeler maker said it has initiated a network partner programme aimed at taking EV sales further into tier-2 and tier-3 cities, including urban pockets where EV penetration remains low. Under the initiative, the company has reportedly on-boarded 625 partners to expand its sales footprint across India, it said in a statement. The company further plans to have 1,000 partners ahead of the festive season this year, it added. <div type="twitter" handle="bhash" handlename="bhash" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1839215479480549447"></div> Ola Electric said it aggressively plans to expand its network by on-boarding 10,000 partners, across sales and service, by the end of 2025. This, the company claims will give it an edge over its competitors. The company currently has around 800 company-owned stores, and with the network partner programme, it will have nearly 1,800 sales and service touch points ahead of the upcoming festive season. "Our D2C model has been extremely successful in driving sustainable business growth. The Network Partner Program will further amplify the benefits of our D2C network as it requires limited capital investment from partners and can be scaled up really fast," Ola Electric Chairman and MD Bhavish Aggarwal stated. While the company-owned stores will be the anchors of sales and service network, this programme will be instrumental in expanding the EV footprint deeper into the urban and rural markets, he added. "We will continue to expand and invest in our front-end network to accelerate EV adoption to #EndICEAge, and by the end of next year, will have 10,000 Network Partners across the country," Aggarwal said. Ola Electric sells electric scooters and bikes priced from ₹74,999 to ₹1,99,999. Ola Electric reported a sale of 27,506 units in August 2024, up from 18,749 vehicles sold in August 2023, reporting a 46.7% year-on-year growth. This is however lower than its July 2024 sales of 41,711 vehicles. The sale of <keyword id="19895203" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="electric-vehicles" source="keywords">electric vehicles</keyword> has slowed down, amid reduced subsidies, an increase in customer issues with the vehicles and more. With inputs from agencies. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/telecom/news/airtel-is-using-ai-powered-technology-to-block-spam-calls-and-messages/articleshow/113691942.cms">Airtel is using AI-powered technology to block spam calls and messages</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/webstories/diffusion-engineers-ipo-quick-review-ipo-gmp-risk-factors-and-more/slidelist/113687580.cms">Diffusion Engineers IPO quick review – IPO GMP, risk factors and more</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/manba-finance-ipo-allotment-how-to-check-allotment-ipo-gmp-listing-date-and-more/articleshow/113667907.cms">Manba Finance IPO allotment – How to check allotment, IPO GMP, listing date and more</a>

Ola Electric plans to expand sales and service infra to 10,000 outlets by 2025-end

Cloud-based software giant <keyword id="20128940" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Salesforce" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Salesforce" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Salesforce">Salesforce</keyword> is thinking of growing its presence in <keyword id="19895063" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="India" source="keywords">India</keyword>, according to a PTI report quoting senior company officials. PTI reports that the company is actively seeking additional office space to support its expanding operations in the country, as revealed by Salesforce’s Chief Operating Officer, <keyword id="23233615" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="brian-millham" source="keywords">Brian Millham</keyword>, during an interview on Wednesday. Salesforce currently operates major centres in <keyword id="19895037" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bengaluru" source="keywords">Bengaluru</keyword> and Hyderabad, which are integral to the company’s global functions. However, the company is now looking to scale up even further. "We are searching for new office spaces in India as part of our expansion strategy," Millham told PTI. He talked about the critical role that the Indian workforce plays in supporting Salesforce’s worldwide operations. In addition to its role as a key hub for global operations, Salesforce’s business serving the Indian market has experienced unprecedented growth. For two years running, the company's Indian arm has been the fastest-growing among all the countries it operates in, making it a significant driver of Salesforce’s overall success. “India has delivered extraordinary growth for us,” Millham noted, adding that the rapid expansion of its employee base in the country is equally impressive. "What we see in terms of employee contribution here is remarkable, and it’s a key part of our global strategy," he said, highlighting the dual importance of both growth and talent coming from India. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="113054026" title="Salesforce joins the AI race, announces plans to acquire AI startup Tenyx" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> Salesforce’s commitment to India is further reinforced by plans to continue investing in its innovation hubs located in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Srini Tallapragada, the company’s Chief of Engineering, elaborated on these plans, stating that these centres will be central to the company’s innovation efforts moving forward. Arundhati Bhattacharya, the Chairperson and CEO of <keyword id="4767524" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="salesforce-india" source="Orion">Salesforce India</keyword>, shared further insights into the company’s growth trajectory. She revealed that the number of Salesforce employees in India has more than doubled over the past two years, surpassing 13,000. While she stopped short of providing exact targets for future hiring, Bhattacharya indicated that the company plans to keep adding talent based on market demand. Bhattacharya also clarified that Salesforce does not approach its Indian workforce from a cost-saving perspective. Instead, the company focuses on the abundant talent available in the country. "We don't see any talent shortages here, and we’re committed to growing our team in India," she said. Additionally, Salesforce has been working to expand its ecosystem in India through various initiatives. One key initiative includes nurturing over 2 million "Trailblazers" — Salesforce-certified professionals in the country. Another major effort is a partnership with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), through which Salesforce plans to train more than 200,000 individuals via internships. This initiative is part of the company’s broader strategy to grow a skilled workforce capable of driving innovation and supporting Salesforce’s growing influence in the Indian market. (With PTI inputs)

"Searching for new office spaces in India, committed to growing our team": Salesforce eyes expansion

<keyword id="19896956" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="swiggy" source="keywords">Swiggy</keyword>'s quick commerce platform, <keyword id="19939135" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="swiggy-instamart" source="keywords">Swiggy Instamart</keyword>, is expanding its reach across India, bringing its services to a total of 43 cities. The platform, which promises delivery of daily essentials in just 10 minutes, has recently launched in 11 new cities over the past two months, including Rajkot, Thrissur, <keyword id="19936741" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mangalore" source="keywords">Mangalore</keyword>, Kanpur, Udaipur, Warangal, Salem, Amritsar, <keyword id="19967908" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="bhopal" source="keywords">Bhopal</keyword>, Varanasi, and Ludhiana. This marks a significant push into Tier 2 and 3 cities, reflecting the company’s strategy to grow beyond its strong presence in metropolitan areas. In these new locations, customers can order a wide variety of items, including groceries, electronics, beauty products, and home supplies, all delivered within a 10-minute timeframe. One of the key elements of Swiggy Instamart’s growth strategy is its partnership with local vendors and brands, ensuring that customers in each city have access to regionally relevant products. In Mangalore, for instance, popular local names like Narans Foods and Ideal Icecream are now available on the platform. In Bhopal, customers can order from local brands such as Top N Town Breads and Andaah, while residents in Thrissur can find products from Milma Milk and Navua Bakers. This localised approach has helped the company attract a broader customer base, catering to regional tastes while maintaining the convenience of quick commerce. The company says that it has seen positive results from its recent expansion into these smaller markets. In Mangalore, one of the newly launched cities, a Swiggy Instamart store reached 1,000 orders in a single day faster than in many larger cities. Thrissur also set a benchmark by processing over 1,000 orders in just four minutes. Even in challenging weather conditions, such as the rain in Bhopal, the platform maintained full service availability, with 40% of orders being delivered on time despite adverse conditions. Swiggy Instamart’s CEO, <keyword id="22954620" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="amitesh-jha" source="keywords">Amitesh Jha</keyword>, noted the strong response from these smaller cities, stating that the enthusiastic demand has encouraged the platform to continue its expansion. "Users across India already recognize the convenience Swiggy provides," he said in a press release and added, "The enthusiastic demand from smaller towns and cities has been incredibly encouraging. Our expansion into these new locations marks a significant milestone, allowing even more people to experience the ease of having thousands of products—from everyday essentials to electronics and toys—delivered in just 10 minutes from both national and local brands." Looking ahead, Swiggy Instamart plans to deepen its presence in Tier 2 and 3 markets by expanding its network of dark stores—small, dedicated storage facilities used for rapid delivery. This move will help the platform manage the expected rise in demand during the upcoming festive season, a time when quick commerce services tend to see a spike in orders.

Swiggy Instamart launches in 11 new cities, says expansion in smaller markets has yielded positive results

<keyword id="19899016" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Vodafone-Idea" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Vodafone Idea" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Vodafone Idea">Vodafone Idea</keyword> has secured contracts worth Rs 30,000 crore with <keyword id="19941076" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nokia" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Nokia" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Nokia">Nokia</keyword>, <keyword id="19962937" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ericsson" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Ericsson" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Ericsson">Ericsson</keyword>, and <keyword id="19897758" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Samsung" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Samsung" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Samsung">Samsung</keyword>, a PTI report revealed. These contracts, which span a period of three years, are a crucial part of the company's Rs 55,000 crore capital expenditure (capex) plan. The investment will focus on expanding 4G coverage, launching 5G services, and meeting the growing demand for data in India. The debt-laden telecom operator announced the deal as it strives to regain market share in an increasingly competitive industry. Vodafone Idea has faced financial difficulties since its merger in 2018 between Vodafone Group's Indian arm and Aditya Birla Group's Idea Cellular. Since then, the company has struggled to compete with larger rivals such as <keyword id="19951944" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bharti-Airtel" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Bharti Airtel" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Bharti Airtel">Bharti Airtel</keyword> and Reliance Jio, both of which have made significant inroads into India’s telecom market. The Rs 30,000 crore deal with Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung is expected to provide Vodafone Idea with the necessary equipment to expand its 4G coverage from 1.03 billion to 1.2 billion people, as well as initiate the rollout of 5G services in key markets. The company confirmed that supplies under the new contract would begin arriving in the next quarter. In a statement, Vodafone Idea said that its primary goal is to enhance 4G connectivity across India while simultaneously preparing to introduce 5G technology. ""Vodafone Idea has concluded a mega, about USD 3.6 billion (around Rs 300 billion), deal with Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung for supply of network equipment over a period of three years. The capex programme is directed towards expanding the 4G population coverage from 1.03 billion to 1.2 billion, launching 5G in key markets and capacity expansion in line with data growth," the company said in a statement. Akshaya Moondra, CEO of Vodafone Idea, said as per a Livemint report, “"We have kickstarted the investment cycle. We are on our journey of VIL 2.0 and from hereon, VIL will stage a smart turnaround to effectively participate in the industry growth opportunities. Nokia and Ericsson have been our partners since our inception and this marks another milestone in that continuing partnership. We are pleased to start our new partnership with Samsung. We look forward to work closely with all our partners as we move into the 5G era." (With Reuters and PTI inputs)

Vodafone Idea seals Rs 30,000 crore deal with Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung for 4G and 5G expansion

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Globalstar Inc. closed up over 31% after Apple invested $1.1 billion in a satellite expansion deal.</li><li>Apple is taking a 20% stake under the new agreement, which follows a $450 million deal in 2022.</li></ul>A satellite services company got a boost on Friday following its disclosure that Apple is taking a stake as part of a new investment deal.Shares of Globalstar Inc. closed up over 31% on the news that the iPhone giant had agreed to expand its deal with an additional $1.1 billion investment.The partnership has been extended to cover a new satellite constellation and more ground infrastructure, Globalstar <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001366868/000136686824000105/gsat-20241029.htm">disclosed in an SEC filing</a> that was made public on Friday. Apple is also set to acquire a 20% equity stake in Globalstar for $400 million, and the deal is expected to close on November 5.The new deal expands on the tech giant's <a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?h=7dcf4cd5b5916ecea5202a36fb1e950be048921efc114fe43fb07c4286816924&amp;postID=6724da7b50b43983ecd1d3d8&amp;postSlug=apple-invests-globalstar-stock-price-satellite-services-2024-11&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fnewsroom%2F2022%2F11%2Femergency-sos-via-satellite-made-possible-by-450m-apple-investment%2F">previous $450 million investment</a> in 2022, which went primarily to Globalstar to help support Apple's Emergency SOS feature that first launched with iPhone 14 models.Emergency SOS enables satellite messaging to emergency services when an iPhone is not in range of WiFi or cellular connectivity. The feature was <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-iphone-satellite-message-feature-saving-lives-during-hurricane-helene-2024-10">recently used by victims of Hurricane Helene.</a> Apple since looked to offer more satellite-based texting features.<div type="image" title="iPhone with Satellite messaging notification" height="856" width="760" msid="114862704" hostid="261" sizebytes="26904"></div>Most recently, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-apple-ios-18-features-2024-6">Apple's iOS 18</a>, which launched in September, introduced <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-ios-18-messages-via-satellite-could-be-services-moneymaker-2024-6">non-emergency satellite messaging</a>, enabling iPhone users to send and receive text messages, emojis, and tap-backs, still with end-to-end encryption.Although the emergency service is currently free, with Apple extending its free period for another year, its non-emergency counterpart may see pricing added as Apple looks to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-earnings-service-growth-iphone-drop-antitrust-google-app-store-2024-5">grow its services business.</a>Neither Globalstar nor Apple responded to a request for comment from Business Insider.

A satellite services company is up 31% after announcing Apple is taking a stake

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Critical Role's new podcast series "Moonward" on August 7.</li><li>"Moonward" will see CR's Marisha Ray and Liam O'Brien, embarking on a new adventure to a wrecked moon.</li></ul>Critical Role's new expansion into the podcasting business is nearly here, accompanied by a brand-new trailer.As Business Insider reported on July 11, CR is bringing not one but <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/critical-role-expands-further-into-podcast-business-moonward-obrien-ray-2024-7">two of its cofounders to</a><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/critical-role-expands-further-into-podcast-business-moonward-obrien-ray-2024-7"> this fresh storytelling venture,</a> "Moonward."Creative director Marisha Ray and the CR crew's resident <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/critical-role-candela-obscura-liam-obrien-gothic-horror-gaming-2024-4">heartbreak prince</a>, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/critical-role-6-hour-candela-obscura-liam-obrien-finale-twitch-2024-4">Liam O'Brien</a>, are embarking on a cosmic sojourn to discover the secrets of a wrecked lunarscape. The two are playing all-new characters in this stand-alone series set in the world of <a target="_blank" rel=" nofollow" href="https://variety.com/2023/digital/news/critical-role-acquires-midst-podcast-1235567942/">"Midst,"</a> an experimental audio drama <a target="_blank" rel=" nofollow" href="https://variety.com/2023/digital/news/critical-role-acquires-midst-podcast-1235567942/">Critical Role acquired in 2023</a>.This summer podcast release marks the halfway mark of one of Critical Role's biggest years. The crew's working on two Amazon-backed animation series, launched new role-playing games, and started its own in-house streaming platform, <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/critical-role-beacon-subscription-service-twitch-membership-2024-5">Beacon</a>.The third season of the company's Amazon-backed animation series, <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/matt-mercer-critical-role-tease-legend-of-the-mighty-nein-2024-4">"The Legend of Vox Machina,"</a> is now slated for an October 3 release. Meanwhile, CR's business expansion continues with two games: <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/critical-role-candela-obscura-liam-obrien-gothic-horror-gaming-2024-4">Candela Obscura,"</a> CR's gothic horror offering, and the <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/critical-role-launches-daggerheart-disruptor-dungeons-and-dragons-2024-3">"Daggerheart" open-beta.</a>In the meantime, fans get to enjoy this renewed push into the podcasting business, something the team has been working on since it started working with the creators of "Midst."Check out the art for Vesta Sterling, Ray's new character, and Walden Orlock, who O'Brien is playing.<div type="image" title="A composite image of character art from Midst. There is a woman with platinum hair on the left wearing a yellow shirt and green pants. There is a man on the right wearing an orange and purple patterned shirt, with green pants." height="768" width="1024" msid="111996041" hostid="261" sizebytes="49464"></div>The new podcast expansion also features the original, previously anonymous cast of "Midst" — Xen, Sara Wile, and Matt Roen.The first episode of "Moonward" will air on August 7 at 7 p.m. Pacific on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and Critical Role's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.twitch.tv/criticalrole">Twitch</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://youtube.com/criticalrole">YouTube channels.</a>The following episodes will be released on Wednesdays, also at 7 p.m.Beacon subscribers get access to the first two episodes on August 7 and will have full access to future episodes one week before the podcast, Twitch, and YouTube viewers do.

Here's your first look at Critical Role's 'Moonward' — the nerdworld crew's big expansion into the podcasting business

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Russia is spending over twice as much on expanding its cemeteries than in 2020, according to the Moscow Times.</li><li>Thousands of Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine, in part due to mass deployment and attrition.</li></ul>Russia more than doubled spending on cemetery expansion projects during the first two years of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine compared to the two years preceding it, according to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/07/22/russian-spending-on-cemetery-expansion-triples-since-ukraine-invasion-a85786">The Moscow Times</a>.The outlet cited data from the Kremlin's own official state procurement portal.It reported that Russian regions spent over $2.5 million on cemetery expansion in 2023, and around $1.3 million in 2022, for a total of about $3.8 million.In the first half of 2024, they spent a combined $1.5 million, it said.By comparison, cemetery expansion projects cost just $432,000 in 2020, and $1.4 million in 2021.Russia has suffered mounting deaths since the start of its full-scale invasion in February 2022.The UK's Ministry of Defence <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-hits-record-daily-casualty-average-ukraine-uk-intel-2024-3">reported</a> in March that Russia averaged nearly 1,000 casualties a day in February, which included both killed and wounded soldiers, likely due to Russia's attritional warfare.Last year, independent Russian outlets Important Stories and the Conflict Intelligence Team <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/average-time-russian-draftee-die-4-months-ukraine-report-2023-9">estimated</a> that life expectancy on the battlefield for Russian soldiers was about four and a half months.In February, the Institute for the Study of War <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russian-losses-avdiivka-exceed-10-year-soviet-afghan-war-isw-2024-2">said</a> more Russian soldiers had probably died seizing the town of Avdiivka than in the 10-year Soviet-Afghan war.Ukrainian military officials <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-february-18-2024">estimated</a> that up to 47,000 Russians were killed or injured in the fighting there.And in an <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russian-has-likely-suffered-480k-casualties-in-ukraine-uk-intel-2023-10">intelligence update</a> released late last year, the UK MOD estimated Russia had likely suffered up to 290,000 soldiers killed or wounded since the conflict began.Satellite <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-russia-war-death-toll-satellite-images-expanding-gravesites-maxar-2024-2">imagery</a> of Russian gravesites from Maxar Technologies, a private US-based satellite company, shared with Business Insider in February show new grids of gravesites appearing over the course of the war.However, according to demographer Yan Bride, the conflict in Ukraine is just one of the factors contributing to the expansion of cemeteries.Bride told The Moscow Times that natural causes like an aging population, alcohol-related deaths, and a growing number of deaths among young people, have also played a role."The intensification of deaths at younger ages has also led to a growing demand for funeral services to create new territories," he said.

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<keyword id="19896956" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Swiggy" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Swiggy" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Swiggy">Swiggy</keyword>’s stock market debut has been awaited for a long time and recent reports suggest that the Bengaluru-based company is expected to raise more than USD 1 billion through its IPO. Reports also suggest that the company might soon file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the <keyword id="19901204" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Securities-and-Exchange-Board-of-India" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Securities and Exchange Board of India" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Securities and Exchange Board of India">Securities and Exchange Board of India</keyword> (Sebi), potentially launching its IPO as early as this week. Meanwhile, Swiggy has been busy implementing several notable changes across its operations, probably to gear up for its IPO. From changing leadership to expanding Instamart’s reach, let us take a look some changes implemented by Swiggy in the last few months. <h2>Leadership overhaul </h2> One of the most significant shifts has been at <keyword id="19939135" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Swiggy-Instamart" source="keywords">Swiggy Instamart</keyword>, the company's quick commerce arm. Swiggy appointed <keyword id="22954620" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amitesh-Jha" source="keywords">Amitesh Jha</keyword>, a seasoned executive from Flipkart, as the new CEO of Instamart last month. This move marks the third leadership change for Instamart in just 18 months. As part of this transition, Phani Kishan, the outgoing head of Instamart, was announced to take on a broader role within Swiggy, overseeing the Central Growth unit and working closely with co-founder Sriharsha Majety on new initiatives. <h2>Expanding Instamart’s reach </h2> Swiggy Instamart has also been on an expansion spree, recently launching in 11 new cities across India, including Rajkot, Thrissur, and Kanpur. This expansion marks a strategic push into Tier 2 and 3 cities, broadening its customer base beyond metropolitan areas. The platform, which offers delivery of daily essentials in just 10 minutes, also said in a press release that it has seen encouraging results in these new locations. In Mangalore, for example, a new store achieved 1,000 orders in a single day faster than many larger cities. This localised approach, featuring partnerships with regional vendors, has enhanced Instamart’s appeal and efficiency in serving diverse customer needs. "Users across India already recognise the convenience Swiggy provides," Amitesh Jha said in a press release and added, "The enthusiastic demand from smaller towns and cities has been incredibly encouraging. Our expansion into these new locations marks a significant milestone, allowing even more people to experience the ease of having thousands of products—from everyday essentials to electronics and toys—delivered in just 10 minutes from both national and local brands." <h2>Changes in management </h2> Swiggy has also made notable changes in its management team recently. Himavant Srikrishna Kurnala, previously with Reliance Retail’s JioMart, was appointed as the head of product for Instamart earlier this year. His appointment is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the team ahead of the IPO. Other key hires include Mayank Rajvaidya, who has been named vice president of fruits and vegetables, and Manu Sasidharan, who joined as associate vice president of the FMCG category. These additions come in the wake of several high-profile departures from the company, signalling a recalibration of Swiggy’s leadership structure. <h2>Policy changes for restaurant partners </h2> Swiggy’s founder recently revealed that the decade-old startup partners with over 3 lakh restaurants today. And thus, when a policy change decision was announced that impacted restaurant partners directly, it made headlines. In a move to standardise its service fees, Swiggy extended its gross value service fee policy to restaurants in non-metro areas. This change, effective from August 14, involves charging a service fee on the gross value of orders, including GST and packaging fees. This adjustment was expected to lead to an increased commission for restaurant partners in smaller towns and cities. The policy shift aligns with the fees already applicable to restaurants in larger urban areas and reflects Swiggy’s efforts to streamline its revenue model. <h2>Converting into a public limited company </h2> To facilitate its upcoming IPO, Swiggy also transitioned from a private limited company to a public limited company. Earlier this year, Swiggy updated its name to <keyword id="23191546" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="swiggy-limited" source="keywords">Swiggy Limited</keyword>, removing the term 'Private' to better align with its public offering aspirations. This strategic move was intended to prepare the company for public investment and enhance its market presence. As Swiggy readies itself for its IPO, these changes underscore the company's commitment to growth, innovation, and adaptability. The upcoming listing marks a significant milestone in Swiggy’s journey, reflecting its ongoing evolution and strategic realignment in the competitive food delivery landscape.

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