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<ul><li>The <keyword id="20859837" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="oneplus-13" source="Orion">OnePlus 13</keyword> smartphone will be launched in India and globally on January 7, 2025.</li><li>The device is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and comes with a 6,000mAh battery</li><li>Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming flagship smartphone.</li></ul> Chinese smartphone maker <keyword id="19900518" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="OnePlus" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="OnePlus" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="OnePlus">OnePlus</keyword> announced its latest flagship device, the<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/oneplus-13-announced-with-snapdragon-8-elite-6000mah-battery-and-more/articleshow/114842638.cms"> OnePlus 13,</a> in November in its home country. The company has confirmed that the device will be launched in India and globally on January 7, 2025. The OnePlus 13 is the successor to the<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/oneplus-12-review/articleshow/108723955.cms"> OnePlus 12,</a> which was launched in India in January 2024. It has several improvements over its predecessor, including the new<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/snapdragon-8-elite-announced-to-power-iqoo-13-oneplus-13-xiaomi-15-series-and-more/articleshow/114463844.cms"> Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite</a> chipset, a bigger battery, improved cameras, and more. As the device has already been announced, the specifications are already known. <h2>OnePlus 13 specifications</h2>The OnePlus 13 runs on Android 15 out of the box with OxygenOS 15 on top. The device features a 6.82-inch 2K+ LTPO AMOLED display with a 1-120Hz refresh rate and Crystal Shield super ceramic glass protection. It offers up to 1600 nits of typical brightness and up to 4500 nits of peak brightness. It also offers 2160Hz high-frequency PWM Dimming. The OnePlus 13 is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite and was launched in four variants in China: 12GB RAM + 256GB internal storage, 12GB RAM + 512GB internal storage, 16GB RAM + 512GB internal storage, and 24GB RAM + 1TB internal storage. Currently, there is no information about which variants will be launched in India. The OnePlus 13 features a triple camera setup at the back consisting of a 50MP primary camera with Sony LYT-808 sensor, OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera with the Samsung JN1 sensor and a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with Sony LYT-600 sensor with 3x optical zoom, 6x in-sensor zoom and up to 120x digital zoom. On the front, the device sports a 32MP selfie camera with a Sony IMX615 sensor, offering 4K 30fps video recording. The OnePlus 13 is powered by a 6,000mAh battery, 100W SuperVOOC fast charging support and 50W wireless charging support. It can be charged from 0 to 100% in 36 minutes with the 100W charger. It is IP68 + IP69 certified rated for water and dust resistance and comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/openai-rolls-out-chatgpt-search-to-all-free-users-with-voice-and-map-features/articleshow/116392567.cms">OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Search to all free users with voice and map features</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/vivo-x200-and-x200-pro-launched-in-india-starting-at-65999/articleshow/116248162.cms">Vivo X200 and X200 Pro launched in India starting at ₹65,999</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/indias-refurbished-smartphone-market-witnesses-accelerated-growth/articleshow/116203370.cms">India's refurbished smartphone market witnesses accelerated growth</a>

OnePlus 13 to launch in India on January 7 – Here’s everything we know so far

<ul><li>The <keyword id="8194701" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="refurbished-smartphone" source="Orion">refurbished smartphone</keyword> market has recorded rapid growth in India.</li><li>While the unorganised sellers dominate the market, the organised sellers are also growing.</li><li>Affordability and shorter upgrade cycles are among the factors fueling the refurbished smartphone market.</li></ul> India's refurbished smartphone market is experiencing significant growth, outpacing the new smartphone sector. This reflects a maturing market which is increasingly catering to consumers looking for affordable yet reliable options. According to a report by Counterpoint Research, unorganised sellers dominate the refurbished smartphone market, accounting for 77% of transactions. The Indian refurbished smartphone sector has traditionally been dominated by unorganised players, offering devices at a fraction of the cost of the new models. However, the introduction of value-added services like warranties, quality assurance, and after-sales support by emerging e-commerce platforms is beginning to formalise this market, enhancing consumer trust and driving further growth. <h2>What’s fueling the refurbished smartphone market</h2><h3>Affordability</h3><keyword id="2698558" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="refurbished-smartphones" source="Orion">Refurbished smartphones</keyword> offer consumers access to higher-end hardware at lower costs, making premium technology more accessible to a broader audience. This aspect is particularly appealing in a price-sensitive market like India. <h3>Shorter upgrade cycles</h3>With technology evolving rapidly, many users prefer to upgrade their phones more frequently. Refurbished devices provide an avenue for this without the high cost associated with new purchases. <h3>Environmental impact</h3>There's a growing awareness of the environmental benefits of using refurbished products, which reduces electronic waste and the demand for new manufacturing, which is resource-intensive. <h3>Consumer confidence</h3>The entry of organised players who provide guarantees and quality checks on refurbished devices has significantly boosted consumer confidence. These services add a layer of reliability to what was once a market fraught with uncertainty about product condition and longevity. Despite the growth in the unorganised sector, there's a noticeable trend towards formalisation. E-commerce platforms specialising in refurbished goods are expanding, providing consumers with the convenience of online shopping backed by credible service commitments. The report also notes that this growth is not just contained within India. Globally, the refurbished smartphone market is on an upward trajectory, with similar trends observed in markets like Latin America, suggesting a broader international shift towards sustainable consumption in electronics. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/moto-g35-5g-with-120hz-5000mah-battery-launched-at-9999/articleshow/116172283.cms">Moto G35 5G with 120Hz display, 5,000mAh battery launched at ₹9,999</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/redmi-note-14-pro-and-redmi-note-14-pro-launched-in-india-starting-at-24999/articleshow/116134415.cms">Redmi Note 14 Pro and Redmi Note 14 Pro+ launched in India starting at ₹24,999</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/vivo-x200-and-x200-pro-camera-centric-to-launch-in-india-on-december-12/articleshow/115930004.cms">Vivo X200 and X200 Pro camera-centric smartphones to launch in India on December 12</a>

India's refurbished smartphone market witnesses accelerated growth

As 2024 wraps up, YouTube has unveiled its year-end trends, offering a window into the moments, creators, and events that captivated audiences across India. From cricketing showdowns to viral music tracks, the platform once again reflected the nation’s pulse, where billions of views transformed fleeting topics into lasting cultural highlights. The year’s biggest digital trends featured an eclectic mix of events and personalities. Dominating the conversation were global sporting spectacles like the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, the Indian Premier League, and the Paris 2024 Olympics. These events amassed billions of views, cementing cricket and sports as evergreen passions for Indian audiences. Cultural moments also had their share of the spotlight. The Ambani wedding, a topic of unmatched intrigue, garnered over 6.5 billion views on videos that included “Ambani” and “Wedding” in their titles. Meanwhile, phrases like “moye moye” became internet sensations, accumulating 4.5 billion views. Iconic figures like Diljit Dosanjh and Ratan Tata inspired millions, with Dosanjh’s name linked to videos generating nearly 4 billion views. YouTube’s end-of-year report also shed light on India’s top content creators, whose innovative storytelling captured audiences worldwide. While global powerhouse MrBeast led the charge with 332 million subscribers, homegrown creators like Filmy Suraj Actor (32.5M) and Sujal Thakral (33.5M) proved the power of local content. Others such as Cristiano, Box of Vengeance, and the Stokes Twins further added to the platform’s diverse creator ecosystem. Indian creators made waves on Shorts, with hyperlocal music in languages like Marathi and Garhwali crossing borders to reach global audiences. Priyal Kukreja championed women’s voices, while creators turned memes, cricket moments, and celebrity weddings into engaging, bite-sized stories that resonated deeply with fans. Music continued to play a pivotal role in shaping YouTube trends. Songs like “Kurchi Madathapetti” by Sahithi Chaganti and Sri Krishna, “Jale 2” by Shiva Chaudhary, and “Aaj Ki Raat” by Madhubanti Bagchi and Divya Kumar defined 2024’s soundtrack. On YouTube Shorts, hits such as “Dhana” by Priyanka Meher and Rongpaz and “Tauba Tauba” by Karan Aujla kept audiences grooving. These tracks not only became fan favourites but also helped drive the platform’s engagement, with users creating endless remixes, dance challenges, and covers that extended the lifespan of each hit. One of the most striking trends of 2024 was the rise of active fan participation. Viewers weren’t just consuming content—they were shaping it. From cricket memes and music edits to reactions to celebrity weddings, fans co-created content that amplified the original stories, making them even more impactful.

YouTube unveils year-end trends, here is what India watched in 2024

“You will never get a chance like this to ask questions to so many government heads in one panel,” said Amitabh Kant, Secretary- Industrial Policy &amp; Promotion, as he introduced one of the most crucial panels ‘Face to Face with Policy Makers’ at <keyword id="3003094" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Startup-India">Startup India</keyword>, <keyword id="3016671" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Standup-India">Standup India</keyword> today. Modi government’s top secretaries took questions from the audience over the difficulties that <keyword id="6362513" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Startups">startups</keyword> in India face. Here’s what the esteemed panel comprising secretaries from the Revenue department, HRD, DEA, Science, BioTech, SIDBI, DEITY, MSME, <keyword id="35210" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="sebi">SEBI</keyword>, Corporate Affairs said they are already doing for the startup community: 
 
Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das: "In India launching a startup is like Abhimanyu entering in to Chakravyuha. India’s startup programme is a real gamechanger. We are very positive about StartupIndia and have something really nice in the package that we have to wait and watch out for. 
 
Amitabh Kant, DIPP : 1,000 patent examiners have been recruited. In 18 months our patent dependency levels will be same as the US &amp; Japan. 
 
Anup K. Pujari Secretary, MSME: We are increasing government requirement to procure from MSMEs. But have zero defects. 
 
K Shivaji, Chairman &amp; MD, SIDBI: We have been able to launch funds with the help of the government of India and RBI. SIDBI now has fund of funds. It’s called the India Aspiration Fund (Rs 2K Cr). You will be really glad to know that we are active across the startup lifecycle to help startups and investors alike. 
 
Vijay Raghavan, Secretary, Biotechnology: Startups should address domestic market; keep an eye on genomics and IP. 
To a pertinent question as to how it would be easy for a company to come here and get listed Tapan Ray, Corp. Affairs: We are linking various departments and looking forward to develop a system which will help register within 24 hrs. 
 
Prashant Saran from SEBI pitched in: We too have done away with many problems of startups, the documentations have been made much simpler. No running around will be required from now on. 
 
VS Oberoi from HRD Ministry: In next few months, we will bring out the support in small towns which is much needed."

Startup India, Standup India: Here’s everything the Modi government is already doing for startups in India

With a government that has already done a lot to sensitise people about the importance of technology and encouraged the creation of startups, hopes are running high as Indians wait for Modi to unveil his action plan for the startup community at ‘Startup India- Standup India’ event on January 16. 
 
The start up fund in the budget, Digital India initiatives and creation of a number of technology warehouses in many cities are a step in the right direction for the creation of an ecosystem. 
 
According to R Murugesh, Group CEO, WNS Global Services &amp; Chairman, <keyword id="6372077" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nasscom">NASSCOM</keyword> BPM Council, these are early days and already start up projects are being positively impacted through incubators, angel networks and <keyword id="6357097" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="venture-capital">venture capital</keyword> funding. “This will encourage youngsters to create technology enabled startups which can transform India,” he says. However, Murugesh feels in order for India to become another start up hub, following measures must be the center of focus: 
 
1) Create 3-4 startup / tech islands across Indian regions where there is free flow of capital and talent from across the world with easy visas and no taxes. International talent (high tech and marketing talent) should find it easy to do work in India in these islands and repatriate earnings without taxes. 
 
2) No taxes on start-ups for 5-7 years to enable them to focus on their business first and pay taxes when they actually have some earnings. 
 
3) State government should provide fitted warehouses as well as free world class office accommodation inside SEZs to encourage startups to set up inside that state. They can charge rentals later and must focus more on quality projects as opposed to rental income. 
 
4) World class residential accommodation, schools and hospitals to be made available inside SEZs by state governments to encourage the best talent to shift to these locations and work with these startups. 
 What <keyword id="6357722" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="silicon-valley">Silicon Valley</keyword> in the US has really created is an enabling atmosphere and some of these steps, if replicated back home, can really help in creating the next Facebook or <keyword id="6355629" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Google">Google</keyword> out of India!

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Automobile manufacturer <keyword id="6372046" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="kia">Kia</keyword> on Tuesday relaunched its brand in India, and will now be known as <keyword id="4151067" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kia-India">Kia India</keyword>, instead of <keyword id="3507190" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="kia-motors-india">Kia Motors India</keyword>. "This is a proud and historic moment for us as India becomes the first country to transition to the new brand identity after our headquarters in South Korea. Our decision to increase the production capacity stems from our deep customer understanding where a faster delivery of our products can enhance their buying experience tremendously," said Kookhyun Shim, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kia India. "We are confident that this transformation will accelerate our growth by not only strengthening our premium positioning in the market but also making us one of the most aspirational brands for consumers." Till date, Kia India has launched three vehicles for Indian market - the Seltos, the <keyword id="24087" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="carnival">Carnival</keyword>, and the Sonet, and has become the youngest brand to be the 4th largest automaker in India with class-leading product offering, service quality and reliability. Kia India became the fastest automaker to reach the historic milestone of registering 2.5 lakh unit sales in just over one and half years of its operation. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/favipiravir-shortage-may-get-filled-up-in-a-couple-of-weeks-provided-people-dont-hoard/articleshow/82268973.cms">Favipiravir shortage may get filled up in a couple of weeks provided people don't hoard</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/international/news/india-will-receive-the-first-batch-of-russia-covid-19-vaccine-sputnik-by-may-1/articleshow/82269061.cms">India will receive the first batch of Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine by May 1 — in time for the third phase of its vaccination drive</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/who-is-doing-everything-to-help-india-with-its-covid-19-crisis-as-gavi-waits-for-vaccine-exports-to-begin-again/articleshow/82270068.cms">WHO is ‘doing everything’ to help India with its COVID-19 crisis as GAVI waits for vaccine exports to begin again</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/politics/elections/news/election-commission-bans-all-victory-processions-on-or-after-counting-in-tamil-nadu-assam-goa-west-bengal-and-kerala-assembly-elections/articleshow/82269994.cms">Election Commission bans all victory processions on or after counting on May 2</a>

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<ul><li>Ahead of our <keyword id="28240" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Independence-day">Independence Day</keyword>, we spoke to experts about what <keyword id="247986" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Brand-India">Brand India</keyword> stands for today, how it has evolved the years, and what would a pitch for Brand India look like today.</li><li>We try to answer a few of these questions with <keyword id="356571" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ambi-Parameswaran">Ambi Parameswaran</keyword>, Founder, Brand-Building.com, <keyword id="3194505" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Prabhakar-Mundkur">Prabhakar Mundkur</keyword>, Brand Advisor and Mentor, <keyword id="244384" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Lloyd-Mathias">Lloyd Mathias</keyword>, Business Strategist &amp; Angel Investor and the former Asia-Pacific Marketing Head of HP Inc, <keyword id="175362" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Harish-Bijoor">Harish Bijoor</keyword>, Brand Guru &amp; Founder, Harish Bijoor Consults Inc and <keyword id="247533" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Karthik-Srinivasan">Karthik Srinivasan</keyword>, Brand Consultant and Social Media Expert.</li></ul> On the occasion of our 74th Independence Day, we thought of sitting back and reflecting how far we have come as a nation in the last 74 years. A lot of work has gone behind building Brand India over the years into what it stands for today. However, the year 2020 has brought with it massive changes, not just in India but across the world. The pandemic has perhaps changed how we live our lives forever. The business landscape is changing too. For years now, our country’s population has made us a rather attractive market for many global players, with most of the biggest global brands trying to make inroads into India. However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent clarion call for becoming ‘Vocal for Local’, has brought about a wave of enthusiasm to adopt local brands. And things are changing slowly. The ban on Chinese apps have further also given rise to numerous Indian players coming into the picture and wooing consumers with their innovative, differentiated offerings. So when we talk about the image of India as a brand, it is safe to say that it is ever-evolving. However, in our attempt to dive a little deeper and decode what Brand India stands for today, we caught up with some experts from the industry. They helped define Brand India for us, told us how it has evolved over the years and told where we stand in the global scheme of things, while also giving us a pitch for Brand India. <div type="image" title="Ambi" msid="77526854" hostid="261"></div> Ambi Parameswaran, Founder, Brand-Building.com Brand India has traversed a vast terrain in the last 74 years. From the days when the Western world gave us a few years to come apart at the seams, to becoming a basket case, economically, today we are the world’s largest functioning democracy. We have our problems and have not achieved a China-like miraculous rejuvenation, but we are not a country going out looking for aid. Brand India has emerged into a brand that stands for a number of things in the minds of the global citizens. On the one hand it is seen as the originator of Meditation, Yoga and nature-based cures. On the other end, we are seen as world leaders in Information Technology services. Our hospitality industry is widely recognized as among the best in the world. But there are pieces missing in all this. We are a poor country. While millions have been pulled out of severe poverty, almost 25% of Indian households live below the poverty line. Is GDP a good enough measure or should we look at a different measure? While arguments may rage over that question, we cannot have a large percentage of our population going hungry, without education, without healthcare, without a proper roof over their heads. So there is a lot of work to be done. Brand India, which was once set to become a global disappointment, is no longer in that corner. The world is wanting Brand India to come out shining. It is up to us to rise to this challenge and become a kind, spiritual, democratic world economic power. Happy Independence Day! <div type="image" title="Prabhakar." msid="77526858" hostid="261"></div> Prabhakar Mundkur, Brand Advisor and Mentor I think we have evolved from a colonial state into a country of our own. But over the years we have not come to mean one thing or a few things to people around the world. Yes of course mystics, spirituality, yoga, elephants, cows, ancient civilisation, world’s largest democracy and land of diversity all seem to stay with us. But as a country we need to mean much more. I remember in the old days we always associated ruggedness and quality with German products. We associated quality with British and American products and so on. When Japan first made an entry into the world market, we associated them with cheaper products. I bought my first National Panasonic two-in-one because it was cheaper than the rest. Some people told me it would work fine but wouldn’t last very long. I was OK with that. But it didn’t take them long to overcome that reputation. Most Japanese products I have bought last me longer than anything else. I know people who finally sell their Toyota Corolla after a good 10 years because they are almost disgusted that it won’t stop. Or the famous triad London-Paris-New York became the epitome of fashion. When China entered the world economy, they were in the same situation as Japan in the 70s. Cheap products. But again, China overcame that long ago. I look at my Apple charger in my MacBook Pro and see that it says it is produced in China. And I wonder why I still can’t fit an Indian 3 pin plug into my wall socket without holding it up with matchsticks or some other packing. I wish we made plugs that would fit perfectly. Again, China is just the world’s supply hub for everything. And they can make batteries but they can make Boeings as well. In this context I would like India to mean something. I know that we are known for software but I am disappointed that we are known to be the cheaper software engineers around the world (code coolies) who are capable of working long hours. I also often wonder why the software that Indian engineers are producing is making the developing countries more developed. Why is that technology not available in India? India needs to be a value-added manufacturer of goods and services in the world economy. It’s not the samething as being an exporter. An exporter rarely dominates the world market. We have the chance to be the world’s supply hub. We have an advantage of being democratic, trustworthy and honest. But let us please leave our pride of jugaad behind. It’s only a low-cost ingenious solution that can work in India and nowhere else in the world. <div type="image" title="Lloyd" msid="77526869" hostid="261"></div> Lloyd Mathias, Business Strategist &amp; Angel Investor and the former Asia-Pacific Marketing Head of HP Inc. As India enters into its 74th year as a free nation, it’s interesting to look at how we’re perceived by the world and where we clearly need to get to.As far as perceptions go, while we’ve dusted off the colonial legacy of maharajah’s and elephants, we’re still steeped into tradition, and seen as a nation that takes two steps back for every step forward. While nations younger than us have moved ahead and given their citizens a better livelihood, we still find ourselves battling age old disputes, debating reservations, struggling to get basics right – education and healthcare for all; clean drinking water and functional infrastructure. A word-cloud of business related attributes on India would have terms like | poor infrastructure | dysfunctional legal system | unresponsive bureaucracy | corrupt policy makers | archaic labour laws |in short a difficult environment for business. On the positive side, India remains the world’s most vibrant – if sometimes floundering – democracy, with diversity that would make most continents seem homogeneous, in comparison. It’s vast and growing middle class and dramatic growth of the internet and digital services, offers a world of opportunity that Jio platforms cleverly used to woo global tech majors and some of the world’s premier funds. Then of course, we have the shining stars that still make India so alluring – Yoga, Bollywood; world class management talent; tech and software geeks running the world’s back end; an emerging hub for startups; a deep culture of service and the ability to get the impossible done surmounting the odds. Going forward we need brand India to build a strong culture of trust and reliability; speed, efficiency and quality, while still keeping our multicultural ethos.The lumbering elephant needs to trot… The world is waiting. <div type="image" title="harish bijoor 1" msid="77526874" hostid="261"></div> Harish Bijoor, Brand Guru &amp; Founder, Harish Bijoor Consults Inc. From a state of food shortage, to one of disease and death (a very high rate of infant mortality included), a very low level of literacy and a very deep degree of poverty, Brand India has traversed many, many miles. And yes, there are ‘miles to go before we sleep’ for sure! India today is a robust brand in the roster of nations. Our second largest population number makes us a market for many from every nation. Additionally, higher prosperity indices make for a robust domestic consumption market itself. A strong government at the centre, a host of very positive reforms that relate to health and education in particular will lead us to the dreams that India aspires for. It is clear that India does not lack for positive policy initiatives. If at all there is a lack and lag, it is in the implementation. As India evolves, we need to tackle the key issue of jobs for all. And that is the only red flag for now in our brand progress. Brand India today represents numbers for a start. The 1.3 billion plus population number is a number no nation can ignore. The important aspect of Brand India is the fact that we are a vibrant and strong democracy. A democracy that fought for its freedom, went through early tumult of a nation in the making, and has emerged over the years as a strong force to contend with. A strong democratic force. The diversity of India is its other appeal. A diversity woven into a seamless unity under the nation and its positive governance structure. Yes there are differences and noises of dissent and fight of every kind, and that is indeed the true nature of India. Each and every voice of dissent is a positive voice that seeks the same goal: a strong, mature and prosperous India. That indeed is the beauty I see in the political dissent we witness today. No one is right and no one is wrong right now. Time, debate and dissent will cobble together the future for this great land of ours. That's the beauty of brand India for me. <div type="image" title="Karthik sri 4_3" msid="77526877" hostid="261"></div> Karthik Srinivasan, Brand Consultant and Social Media Expert The pitching of Brand India depends on who it is being pitched to. For instance, if it is being pitched to voters in India, the narrative would be very different, compared to Brand India being pitched to overseas investors. If it were a generic pitch to no specific group in particular, I'd perhaps pitch Brand India in the following manner: India is all about largeness. Largeness in emotions Largeness in meaning Largeness in faith Largeness in consumption Largeness in giving Largeness in living There is good and bad in the largeness - it denotes excesses, history (largeness in time), population, loudness among others. But that unique combination makes it larger than the sum of its parts. India is greater than the sum of its parts.

Decoding ‘Brand India’

<ul><li><keyword id="19897633" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Telegram" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Telegram" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Telegram">Telegram</keyword> has come under the scanner of the Indian government for gambling and extortion.</li><li>The messaging app is being investigated over its alleged misuse in criminal activities.</li><li>Telegram founder <keyword id="21332555" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Pavel-Durov" source="keywords">Pavel Durov</keyword> was recently arrested in Paris by the French authorities.</li></ul>Pavel Durov, the co-founder and the chief executive officer of popular messaging platform Telegram was arrested in Paris earlier this month. The app has now come under the scanner in India. According to a <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/technology/telegram-being-investigated-in-india-over-extortion-gambling-concerns-article-12806508.html">report</a> by Moneycontrol, Telegram is being investigated by the government over its alleged misuse in criminal activities such as gambling and extortion. The ongoing investigation could also end up with Telegram being banned in India as per a government official. "The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) and MeitY have been looking into P2P communications on Telegram," said a government official to Moneycontrol. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112798622" title="Upcoming IPOs to look out for this week – Premier Energies, ECO Mobility and more" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> According to the report, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is investigating criminal activities such as extortion and gambling on the platform. <h2>Why has Telegram come under the scanner now?</h2>While Telegram has been blamed for such activities in the past, the investigation might have gained steam as the UGC-NET exam paper was reportedly being sold on Telegram for ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 after being leaked. Durov, 39, was detained by the French authorities at the Bourget Airport. Durov was wanted under a French arrest warrant due to the lack of moderation on Telegram, which allegedly led to the platform being used for money laundering, drug trafficking and sharing pedophilic content. The arrest was criticised by several people, including Tesla cofounder Elon Musk. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/webstories/premier-energies-ipo-price-band-to-risk-factors-all-you-need-to-know/slidelist/112803763.cms">Premier Energies IPO – Price band to risk factors, all you need to know</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/upcoming-ipos-to-look-out-for-this-week-premier-energies-eco-mobility-and-more/articleshow/112798622.cms">Upcoming IPOs to look out for this week – Premier Energies, ECO Mobility and more</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/govt-warns-about-fake-sms-warning-users-to-update-their-pan-what-it-is-and-how-to-stay-safe/articleshow/112795812.cms">Govt warns about fake SMS asking users to update their PAN – what it is and how to stay safe</a>

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2015 was a landmark year for <keyword id="6362513" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="Startups">startups</keyword> in India. The world stood up and took notice of the amazing startup ecosystem here with investments for over<a href="http://yourstory.com/2015/12/indian-startups-raise-9billion-2015/"> 1000 startups valued at $9 billion</a>.The spotlight was on how startups would be the pillars of India's economy and give a much needed impetus to India's growth by providing employment to millions. 

	<o:p> And, with <keyword id="2783177" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Budget-2016">Budget 2016</keyword>, being just a few days away, we thought it'd be interesting to</o:p> talk about the highlights one by one: 
	 
	 

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	<keyword id="3003094" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Startup-India">Startup India</keyword>: As I watched the entire startup community descend at Vigyan Bhawan to flag off the Startup India initiative, it was heartening to see the government recognise entrepreneurs as a driving force of modern change. Many new taxation and regulatory changes were promised and we eagerly wait to see how well they are implemented. TRAI's recent ruling on Free Basics is one of the first steps to ensure that any startup can leverage a free and open Internet to disrupt the status quo. Government needs to increase their focus on connecting millions through an open Internet and nip in the bud restrictive practices introduced by corporates only then would an initiative like Startup India be successful. Internet can give a voice to the unheard and to the new, and I hope government supports the startup ecosystem by aggressively ensuring that an unrestricted Internet is within everyone's reach. 
	 
	 

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	<keyword id="6354869" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="make-in-India">Make in India</keyword>: I was blown away by the fact that the government had attracted investments worth $222 billion towards the Make In India initiative. Strengthening manufacturing is one of the core priorities and given India’s growing potential to be one of the top economic powerhouses in the world, I have no doubt that we can definitely achieve this. Focusing on quality STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Medicine) education and supplementing blue collar workers with modern manufacturing skills is the 1st step towards this. In order to achieve economies of scale, automation is a crucial step and we need to note how it impacts millions of jobs.

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	Where Startup India will meet Make In India: "Coding is the new ABC" and must be taught in schools and colleges. Make In India will only be successful if we view technology as a tool for massive, positive societal change. Think about it-Google disrupted libraries, Amazon disrupted shopping malls, Uber disrupted public transportation, and<a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=mobikwik"> MobiKwik</a> is disrupting cash. In order to see startups make in india the government needs to encourage more hardware startups by the means of doing away with certain import duties.

	If India is to give birth to many Silicon Valleys and encourage indigenous manufacturing then we need to start thinking on the lines of 3D Printing, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and the like. It will propel us towards living up the ‘Make in India’ vision. 
	 
	 

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	On the Wallet Sector: Internally at <keyword id="143842" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Mobikwik">MobiKwik</keyword> we have a saying that "MobiKwik exists so that cash does not". According to a recent report until 2015 over 200 million still remain unbanked in India and <a href="http://www.livemint.com/Industry/v4zrym0BCjNvXg3qcUD30K/Indias-unbanked-population-halves-to-233-million.html">even the remaining don’t have 100% access to all the banking services</a>. The propagation and rapid adoption of mobile wallets is a step in addressing this gap. Government needs to start right at the grassroots-level and allow tax rebates to retailers in order to increase wallet usage. <a href="http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/indias-e-commerce-revenue-may-touch-38-bn-in-2016-assocham/">Cash-on-delivery still accounts for over 45 percent of e-commerce orders</a> since people are apprehensive or don’t have means to make online payments. Government needs to relax its banking norms so that mobile wallet companies can function better than banks and offer financially inclusive services to millions more. 
	 (This article is authored by <keyword id="1132860" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bipin-Preet-Singh">Bipin Preet Singh</keyword>, CEO of MobiKwik)

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<ul><li><keyword id="926832" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="K-Madhavan">K Madhavan</keyword> has served as country manager of Star &amp; <keyword id="46161" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Disney">Disney</keyword> India since 2019, overseeing the Company’s television and studios business in India.</li><li>He has been responsible for driving the growth of the business, focusing on innovation, and creating compelling content for consumers.</li><li>In his current role, Madhavan will drive the strategy and growth of the Company in India, with responsibility for Disney, Star and <keyword id="2739840" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hotstar">Hotstar</keyword> businesses and operations spanning across entertainment, sports and regional channels, and direct-to-consumer. </li><li>This includes oversight of channel distribution and advertising sales, as well as a thriving local content production business which currently is responsible for the creation of 18,000 hours of original content across fiction, non-fiction, sports, and movies in eight languages.</li></ul> K Madhavan has been named president, The <keyword id="305715" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Walt-Disney-Company-India">Walt Disney Company India</keyword> and <keyword id="17943" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="star-india">Star India</keyword>, effective immediately. It was announced today by <keyword id="247788" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rebecca-Campbell">Rebecca Campbell</keyword>, chairman, International Operations and Direct-to-Consumer, The Walt Disney Company. In this role, Madhavan will drive the strategy and growth of the Company in India, with responsibility for the vast Disney, Star and Hotstar businesses and operations spanning across entertainment, sports and regional channels, and direct-to-consumer. This includes oversight of channel distribution and advertising sales, as well as a thriving local content production business which currently is responsible for the creation of 18,000 hours of original content across fiction, non-fiction, sports, and movies in eight languages. “For the past several months, I have had the pleasure of working directly with KM and have seen firsthand how he has adeptly managed our India business, which has been and will continue to be critical to our global and regional strategy,” said Ms. Campbell. “A skilled leader with an extensive background in media, KM has taken our vast Star networks and local content production businesses to new heights despite continued industry evolution and significant challenges due to the pandemic.” “I am very proud to have the opportunity to lead the incredibly talented and passionate team we have in India, and to further build upon our strong portfolio of channels and high-quality programming that is a favorite with viewers across the region,” said Madhavan. “We have an exciting journey ahead of us. I am committed to continuing to move our business forward, working more closely together with colleagues across Disney to enhance our global and regional offerings.” Since 2019, Mr. Madhavan served as Country Manager of Star &amp; Disney India, overseeing the Company’s television and studios business in India. He has been responsible for driving the growth of the business, focusing on innovation, and creating compelling content for consumers. Madhavan joined Star India in 2009 as its South Head. Under his leadership, the company built a thriving regional entertainment portfolio. Previously, he was the driving force behind Asianet’s growth as the undisputed leader in Malayalam with more than 50% of market share, serving as MD and CEO in 2000-2008. Mr. Madhavan’s vision for the regional language network led the company to set benchmarks in quality programming in South India. Prior to his media career, Madhavan was in the banking and corporate finance sector. Madhavan currently serves as president of the <keyword id="384988" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-Broadcasting-Foundation">Indian Broadcasting Foundation</keyword> (IBF) and as chairman of the National Committee of Media &amp; Entertainment CII (Confederation of Indian Industry).

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<ul><li>B Com, MBA and B Pharm graduates are found to be most employable, according to the Wheebox <keyword id="6224961" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="india-skills-report" source="Orion">India Skills Report</keyword> 2023 report. </li><li>In 2023, most of the hiring is likely to happen in automotive, engineering and internet businesses. </li><li>Percentage of the employable women workforce increased to 52.8%, compared to 47.2% for men.</li></ul>The employability of Indians has gone up in the last one year according to The Wheebox India Skills Report. As per its evaluation, half of the candidates – at 50.3% were found to be employable as compared to the 46.2% last year. This report is a result of the evaluation of 3.75 lakh candidates or freshers who took the Wheebox National Employability Test (WNET) across India and the participation of 150 corporations from over 15 different industries in the Early Career Edition of the India Hiring Intent Survey. Piyush Nangru, co-founder and COO, Sunstone said the gap between skills that graduates have and industry-required skills continues to persist. “There is an urgent need across the country for multiple stakeholders to remedy the industry and higher education gap,” he said. Amongst the domains, B Com, MBA and B Pharm graduates are found to be most employable. Whereas, Polytechnic and MCA graduates were the least employable. “Improving employability through higher education remains a challenge and can be attributed to many factors.The post-Covid era further requires realignment of the higher education curriculum, up-skilling practices, and training techniques,” Nangru said. Among cities, Mumbai has the highest overall employment percentage of candidates, followed by Lucknow and Mangalore. The Wheebox India Skills Report 2023 was compiled by trade bodies, companies, educational institutions and more like – CII, AICTE, AIU, Sunstone, Pearson, AWS, Economic Times and Taggd. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Women more employable than men" comment="subhead" text="Women more employable than men">Women more employable than men</cmsannotation> It is interesting to note that the percentage of the employable women workforce stands at 52.8%, compared to 47.2% for men. “The consistent rise in women’s employability over the past ten years is a positive sign of radical changes in India’s developing labour market. Increased participation of women at work will give industries an edge with key roles already being occupied by women as we go into 2023,” the report said. Currently, the share of women in India’s workforce at 33% — is much less than that of males at 67%. Whereas, in countries like South America, Asia, and Africa, women account for 36% of the workforce. Rajasthan has the most percentage of employable females who are prepared for the workforce (53.5%) while Uttar Pradesh stands second with 46.5%. “If India aspires to become a global leader in providing skilled talent, then it is recommended that more policy-level changes are needed to increase workforce participation both in the private sector as well as the government sector,” the report added. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Sectors that will hire the most" comment="subhead" text="Sectors that will hire the most">Sectors that will hire the most</cmsannotation> This year, the demand for skilled labour was driven by the BFSI, pharmaceutical, e-commerce, and IT sectors. The report says that the hiring of freshers in these industries is projected to increase by 20% in 2023 compared to 2022. As many as 36.08% of companies surveyed said that they intend to hire. The report predicts that, in 2023, sectors like automotive, engineering and <keyword id="35619" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="internet-business" source="Orion">internet business</keyword> will see the most hiring. Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Delhi are likely to have the most employable talent in 2023, as per its forecast. According to the <a href="https://unemploymentinindia.cmie.com/">Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy latest data</a>, the unemployment rate of India rose to 8% in November this year. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/sensex-snaps-two-day-losing-streak-jumps-403-points/articleshow/96200366.cms">Sensex snaps two-day losing streak, jumps 403 points</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/inflows-into-equity-mutual-funds-plunge-sharply-in-november-mfs-trim-holdings-in-icici-bank-hcl-tech-kotak-mahindra-bank/articleshow/96200043.cms">Inflows into equity mutual funds plunge sharply in November; MFs trim holdings in ICICI Bank, HCL Tech, Kotak Mahindra Bank</a>

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<ul><li>Vivo has officially launched its flagship smartphones, the X200 and X200 Pro, in India. </li><li>The Vivo X200 starts at ₹65,999, while its premium sibling, the Vivo X200 Pro, starts at ₹94,999. </li><li>Here’s everything you need to know about the latest smartphones from Vivo. </li></ul>Vivo has officially launched its flagship smartphones, the X200 and X200 Pro, in India. The X200 features a 6.67-inch 1.5K 120Hz LTPS display, while the X200 Pro boasts a 6.78-inch 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display with a peak brightness of up to 4500 nits and 8T LTPO technology. Both models include 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming for enhanced viewing comfort. Powered by the Dimensity 9400 SoC, the devices offer up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. They run on Funtouch OS 15, based on Android 15, with Vivo guaranteeing four major OS updates and five years of security updates. Additionally, the phones come with IP68 and IP69 certifications for dust and water resistance. Vivo X200 and X200 price and availability The Vivo X200 has been priced starting at ₹65,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. The Vivo X200 Pro is priced starting at ₹94,999 for the single 16GB + 512GB model. The X200 comes in Natural Green and Cosmos Black colours, while the X200 Pro comes in Titanium Grey and Cosmos Black colours. Both phones will be available to order on Vivo’s online store, Flipkart, Amazon, and offline stories across the country starting from December 19. Vivo X200 and X200 Pro specifications The Vivo X200 features a 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 4,500 nits peak brightness. The Vivo X200 Pro on the other hand features a larger 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPS AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 4,500 nits peak brightness. Both the devices run on Android 15 out of the box with the company’s Funtouch OS 15 skin on top. The Vivo X200 and X200 Pro smartphones are equipped with the new MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset. While the Vivo X200 is offered in 12GB RAM + 256GB storage and 16GB RAM + 512GB storage options, the X200 Pro is available in a single 16GB RAM + 512GB storage option. In the camera department, both smartphones come with a Vivo-ZEISS co-engineered imaging system. The Vivo X200 features a triple camera setup at the back, consisting of a 50MP primary camera with Sony LYT-818, OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera with Samsung JN1 sensor with f/2.0 aperture and a 50MP telephoto camera with 50MP Sony IMX882, 3x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom. On the other hand, the Vivo X200 Pro comes with a 50MP primary camera with Sony LYT-818, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera with Samsung JN1 sensor with f/2.0 aperture, and a 200MP camera with Samsung HP9 sensor with 3.7x optical zoom and OIS. Both smartphones feature a 32MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture. While the Vivo X200 is powered by a 5,800mAh battery with 90W wired charging support, the Vivo X200 Pro is equipped with a slightly bigger 6,000mAh battery with 90W wired fast charging and 30W wireless charging support. SEE ALSO: <ul><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/oneplus-13-with-snapdragon-8-elite-to-be-launched-globally-in-january/articleshow/115920790.cms">OnePlus 13 with Snapdragon 8 Elite to be launched globally in January</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/nothing-will-reportedly-launch-three-phones-in-2025-including-the-phone-3/articleshow/115891768.cms">Nothing will reportedly launch three phones in 2025, including the Phone (3)</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/global-foldable-phone-shipments-decline-in-q3-2024-samsung-leads-with-56-market-share/articleshow/115763712.cms">Global foldable phone shipments decline in Q3 2024, Samsung leads with 56% market share</a></li></ul>

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