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Amid India’s Got Latent Row, Govt Asks OTT & Social Media Platforms To Follow IT Rules

It also stressed upon the IT Act, POCSO Act and the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) which makes publishing of obscene or pornographic content a punishable offence.

The ministry has asked the OTT platforms to not transmit any content which is prohibited by law, undertake age-based classification of content and implement access control mechanisms for ‘A’ rated content so that children have no access to such content.

In a statement, ministry of information and broadcasting introduced that it has received references from members of parliament, and public grievances regarding alleged spread of obscene, pornographic and vulgar content posted online by some publishers.

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the YouTube show India’s Got Latent, the ministry of information and broadcasting has urged OTT players and social media platforms to adhere to the code of conduct prescribed under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media, Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.

In a statement, the ministry noted that it has received references from members of parliament, and public grievances regarding alleged spread of obscene, pornographic and vulgar content posted online by some publishers.

The ministry has asked the OTT platforms to not transmit any content which is prohibited by law, undertake age-based classification of content and implement access control mechanisms for ‘A’ rated content so that children have no access to such content.

Moreover, the ministry has also stressed upon the IT Act, POCSO Act and the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) which makes publishing of obscene or pornographic content a punishable offence.

Two weeks back, 31-year-old social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia made a controversial remark on an episode of stand up comedian Samay Raina’s show ‘India’s Got Latent’, following which sparked widespread criticism and even led to police complaints against Allahbadia, another social media influencer Apoorva Makhija, Raina and the organisers of the show.

Following the controversy, people from all walks of life demanded enactment of legislation to bring social media platforms and OTT streaming platforms under the ambit of law.

NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar also wrote a letter to IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw regarding the same.

The show, ‘India’s Got Latent’, popular among young audiences for its edgy and often provocative content, featured Allahbadia posing a question to a contestant about parents and sex, which was widely criticised. Later, the YouTuber also issued an apology on the same.

Many politicians, public figures and actors condemned him for ‘misusing’ freedom of speech.

This also comes at a time when the government has been calling for tightening the existing rules which govern social media and OTT platforms in the country.

Last year, the Centre blocked 18 OTT platforms, including Uncut Adda, Dreams Films and Prime Play among others, for publishing obscene, vulgar and in some instances pornographic content, after multiple warnings.

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Dixon’s Revenue To More Than Double In FY25: Report

Dixon Technologies India reported a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of INR 375 Cr in FY24 on an operating revenue of INR 17,691 Cr.

“For the sector and Dixon, the growth path is going to be extremely aggressive in the coming future,” the corporation’s managing director Atul Lall revealed.

Electronics contract manufacturer Dixon Technologies India, which assembles smartphones for companies like Google, Xiaomi and Oppo, is on track to more than double its revenue in the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25).

Electronics contract manufacturer Dixon Technologies India, which assembles smartphones for companies like Google, Xiaomi and Oppo, is on track to more than double its revenue in the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25).

“For the sector and Dixon, the growth path is going to be extremely aggressive in the coming future,” the firm’s managing director Atul Lall told Reuters.

This comes at a time when India’s electronics manufacturing sector is booming amid rising demand for electronics products, favourable government policies such as production-linked incentive (PIL) scheme and the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) scheme and increased investments in semiconductor and electronics component manufacturing.

Global tech giants like Apple and Google are also moving production to India and building an ecosystem of Indian suppliers for components used in devices like iPhones, Macbooks, and Pixels, among others.

It is pertinent to note that the finance ministry approved an incentive scheme worth nearly $3 Bn (about INR 25K Cr) last month to boost domestic manufacturing of electronics components.

The potential government sops for component manufacturing, coupled with Dixon’s heavy investments to cater to the rising export demand for electronics, will likely be a shot in the business’s arm.

Dixon Technologies predominantly manufactures consumer durables, home appliances, lighting products, mobile phones, telecom products and security gadgets, among others. The firm has also initiated talks to set up a $3 Bn display fabrication plant in India to boost its presence in the electronics components market.

In December 2024, Dixon inked a pact with Vivo India to launch an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) facility via a joint venture.

Last November, the electronics goods player set up a wholly-owned subsidiary, Dixon Teletech, to manufacture IT hardware components. The firm has also entered into a joint venture with China’s HKC to make display modules and assembly devices.

The firm is setting up an IT hardware manufacturing unit in Chennai for the mass production of laptops for HP and ASUS. It already makes laptops for Lenovo and Acer and is a key beneficiary of the government production-linked incentive (PIL) [website] scheme.

Dixon Technologies India’s consolidated profit after tax (PAT) zoomed 47% to INR 375 Cr in FY24 from INR 255 Cr in the previous fiscal year.

Revenue from operations surged 45% to INR 17,691 Cr during the year under review from INR 12,192 Cr in FY23.

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Meet The 5 Startups Part Of Third Cohort Of ‘Flipkart Leap Ahead’

Flipkart also claimed that the FLA programme, since its inception in 2022, has supported over 20 startups across sectors such as deeptech, fintech, health tech, GenAI and sustainability.

As part of the programme, these startups will receive equity investments of up to $500,000, along with mentorship designed by a global consulting firm.

The FLA programme aims to foster innovation and growth within the Indian startup ecosystem by providing selected startups with investments, mentorship.

Flipkart Ventures, the investment arm of Flipkart, has selected five startups for the third cohort of its accelerator programme Flipkart Leap Ahead (FLA).

The FLA programme aims to foster innovation and growth within the Indian startup ecosystem by providing selected startups with investments, mentorship and access to resources that can help them scale up their businesses, the enterprise expressed in a statement.

As part of the programme, these startups will receive equity investments of up to $500,000, along with mentorship designed by a global consulting firm.

Flipkart also claimed that the FLA programme, since its inception in 2022, has supported over 20 startups across sectors such as deeptech, fintech, health tech, GenAI and sustainability.

On the development, Flipkart Ventures’s vice president mentioned, “Through Flipkart Leap Ahead, we continue to act as a driving force in India’s startup ecosystem, fostering a culture of innovation and providing early-stage companies with the capital, mentorship, and strategic network they need to succeed.”.

This also comes on the back of Flipkart Venturess lately inking an MoU with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to support, empower and invest in tech startups across India.

Launched in 2019, Flipkart Ventures is the venture arm of Flipkart that invests in early stage startups. It boasts a total fund of around $100 Mn and helps support the ecosystem to build innovative solutions for the next wave of internet individuals. It counts Ninjacart, Shadowfax, Blackbuck, FinBox, GOAT Brand Labs and Hyperface among its portfolio companies.

In 2023, the FLA programme supported another five startups Algomage, Castler, FlexifyMe, [website] and ReCircle.

Prior to that, in 2022, Flipkart Ventures backed six early-stage startups via its accelerator programme. These startups were Dopplr, Livwell, LogisticsNow, [website], Rightbot Technologies and Sellerapp.

Now, lets take a look at the startups that made it into the third cohort of the Flipkart Leap Ahead programme:

Founded in 2024 by Darpan Lamba, Xportel is a cross-border e-commerce logistics enabler which proposes to facilitate swift international deliveries to over 150 countries. The firm provides shipment offerings like seamless shipping, real time tracking, free insurance, dood to-door express as well as return and fulfilment.

Founded in 2020 by Aravind Murthy, Praveen Das and Srikrishna Swaminathan, [website] is a US-based B2B marketing analytics platform that helps businesses improve ROI, reduce CAC, and accelerate revenue. The startup proposes to capture cross-channel intent signals, empower repeatable GTM playbooks, and activate LinkedIn campaigns that work.

In 2023, it secured [website] Mn in a pre-Series A funding round led by Stellaris Venture Partners.

Founded in 2020 by Akshay Gugnani, Kanishk Shukla, [website] is an AI-powered HR tech platform that streamlines the recruitment process for business.

It has raised a total funding of $[website] Mn across four rounds as of February 2024.

Founded in 2021 by Sharayu Lande and Hemant Dhole Patil, Bharat Krushi Seva is an agritech startup building a value chain for fruits, from advisory services to output linkages.

It proposes to have helped farmers to save 25% of their overall spending by purchasing and applying the appropriate agricultural inputs (like seeds, fertilizers, pesticides) at the right time while also enabling a 33% increase in crop yield. It proposes on its website that by implementing the strategies mentioned above, farmers can achieve a 22% increase in their overall income.

Founded by Dhruv Kumar, and Vijayendra Bawa in 2019, Visa2Fly operates in the travel tech sector streamlining visa applications with end-to-end support, including documentation, processing, and travel assistance.

It proposes to provide this offering to more than 60 countries. ’s site, it offers insurance plans starting at INR 149.

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