< Back Google developing digital agri stack 3 Mar 2025 It will help identify farm boundaries and improve insurance, loans, and subsidy payments. Using satellite imagery, Google’s new upcoming tool on the agri stack will identify farm boundaries based on usage patterns to know which crops are being grown and where. It will allocate unique IDs to each farm, thus building a digital agricultural stack. The platform will churn out data about each farm, which can be used by agricultural enterprises offering crop loans, insurances, and subsidies. The base model is ready and Google is encouraging startups and agri enterprises to use the model to build solutions. The Indian government is also planning to advance the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) initiative covering farmers and their fields for three years and creating digital identities for 11 crore farmers. The government’s agri stack will capture crop data directly from the field through a mobile interface. It will use georeferenced village maps to conduct digital crop surveys and provide accurate, real-time crop area information. Never miss another post from SalestorrsNews150. Follow Salestorrs on WhatsApp , LinkedIn , Facebook , X , and Instagram . Previous Next

< Back India explores Venezuelan crude oil 15 Jan 2026 US sanctions had almost wiped out the India–Venezuela oil trade between 2021 and 2023. Russia’s Urals grade oil fits easily into most Indian refineries, but as it becomes harder to access, India is eyeing Venezuela’s 303 billion barrels of crude oil reserves, the largest in the world, as a backup. Venezuelan crude oil is extremely heavy, sulphur-rich and costly to refine. Less than five Indian refineries, such as Reliance’s Jamnagar and HPCL Vishakhapatnam, can process it efficiently. The discounted price of Venezuelan oil at USD 8–8.5 per barrel is attractive, but higher processing costs, shipping risks and inconsistent supply dilute the benefit. US sanctions have repeatedly disrupted Venezuela’s exports, and the country’s production has collapsed from 3.5 million to under 1 million barrels per day. Even with eased sanctions, India could access only small volumes. Venezuelan crude can diversify supply and help keep global oil prices around USD 60-65, but it cannot replace Russia’s scale, stability or refinery compatibility. Check out my new book, THE BLACK FLAMES , on Amazon Kindle. A gripping, high-stakes mystery. Previous Next

< Back China goes back to allowing 10 Hollywood movies per year 25 Apr 2025 With over 90,000 cinema theatres, China is the world’s largest market as per screen count. Decades ago, Chinese theatrical releases were state-sponsored productions of their history. In 1994, it allowed the release of ten Hollywood movies. In 2012, China's State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film, and Television (SAPPRFT) and the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) signed an agreement to raise the number of Hollywood movie releases in Chinese theatres from 20 to 34 and increase their box office revenue share. In 2015, China and the MPAA revised the agreement to allow Hollywood to collect and verify payments and audit Chinese distributors for transparency in revenue sharing. 80% of the Chinese box office is dominated by their domestic releases, followed by Hollywood, despite the restrictions. Several Indian films have earned over ₹100 crore. Movies from Japan, Korea, and the UK also do well in China. China will now allow ten Hollywood releases yearly as a retaliatory move in the ongoing tariff war. Never miss another post from SalestorrsNews150. Follow Salestorrs on WhatsApp , LinkedIn , Facebook , X , and Instagram . Previous Next

< Back Dream11 acquires fantasy cricket stock broking platform Sixer Ishita Nigam 9 Oct 2023 Founded in 2018 in New Delhi, Sixer allows users to invest in fantasy stocks of cricket players. Stock prices vary as per the cricketer’s on-field performance. To offer an add-on thrill on its platform, fantasy sports platform Dream11 acquired the fantasy cricket stockbroking platform Sixer last month. Delhi-based online trading platform founded in 2018, Sixer lets users trade in fantasy stocks of cricketers. Stock performance varies as per their real life performance on the field. The startup had raised $3 million in June 2021 from Genting Ventures, Bullpen Capital, and Velo Partners. Dream11 recently received a show cause notice from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) to pay ₹28,000 crores tax as per 28% rate for bets worth ₹100,000 crores placed on its portal since 2017. A 28% GST applies to every deposit made on the portal each time it is rotated via a game. So, tax must be paid for every bet placed on the portal. Industry representatives approached the government to reconsider the GST slab to avoid raising tax liability for the industry. Previous Next

< Back Telecom Department, mobile operators target fake int’l callers with Indian numbers 27 May 2024 The ‘Sanchar Saathi’ portal’s RICWIN module will identify international callers with an Indian number and assist users in reporting such callers. The Sanchar Saathi portal, launched by the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) in May 2023, assists in identifying fake international callers with Indian numbers. These international criminals manipulate the Caller Line Identity (CLI) to display local numbers to conduct financial fraud, cybercrime, fake digital arrests, drugs and narcotics in couriers, FedEx scams, and impersonating government and police officials. The Telecom Service Providers already block international callers with Indian landline numbers and have also been directed by the DoT to block mobile calls. Using Sanchar Saathi, users can report fraud cases, check the mobile numbers issued in their names, and disconnect the ones they did not take. The portal’s TAFCOP module assists in checking the genuineness of the device while buying a new mobile phone. The CEIR module can help block and track a lost or stolen phone. The Chakshu mode facilitates reporting fraud, suspecting and unsolicited calls, SMSes, and WhatsApp messages. Previous Next

< Back DGCA orders Air India 787 Dreamliner enhanced inspection 14 Jun 2025 The 787 Dreamliner is built for long-haul routes and can carry 242-296 passengers, depending on the aircraft variant. The DGCA ordered Air India’s Dreamliner fleet inspection starting June 15th. The team will conduct technical inspection, power assurance checks, and introduce a ‘Flight Control Inspection’. Boeing has 1,148 Dreamliners currently in operation. Of those, Air India operates 34, including 787- 8s. Seven 787- 9s were added after Air India’s merger with Vistara last year. AI-171 Dreamliner had flown over 41,000 hours, completed around 8,000 takeoffs and landings, with 700 in the past 12 months, an average for a Dreamliner. It had flown from Delhi to Ahmedabad on the morning of June 12th, the day it plummeted to death. The aircraft’s expected lifespan is 20-25 years. It was the first Dreamliner to have a fatal crash since its debut in 2011. In 2013, the Indian government had grounded Air India’s six 787 fleet after battery malfunctions. Student Bhoomi Chauhan missed AI-171 flight by 10 minutes due to traffic, BBC reported. Never miss another post from SalestorrsNews150. Follow Salestorrs on WhatsApp , LinkedIn , Facebook , X , and Instagram . Previous Next

< Back Adani to start shipbuilding at Mundra Port 9 Jul 2024 The decision is well-timed because fleet owners worldwide are looking for alternatives, and the ship-building yards in South Korea, Japan, and China are booked until 2028. India ranks 20th globally in commercial shipbuilding with a 0.05% market share. Its goal is to be among the top ten shipbuilders towards the Maritime India Vision 2030 and scale up to the top five by 2047. Befitting this ambition, Adani has planned to create a shipbuilding site at its flagship port at Mundra. Adani recently got approval from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate change for a ₹45,000 crore expansion plan for Mundra Port. This gives the conglomerate the required resources to start supplying new vessels in a starved industry. The global shipping industry is shifting its focus to green ships to meet its decarbonisation goals. Over the next 30 years, approximately 50,000 green ships will need to be manufactured to replace the existing fleet. Global shipyards outbid Indian shipbuilders by up to 35%. Even governmental aids in taxes and duties fail to reduce this cost difference. Previous Next

< Back Trump-Musk feud: Tesla loses $152 bn, Musk loses $34 bn in a day 6 Jun 2025 Epstein Files: Trump claims he distanced from Jeffrey Epstein when he was arrested again in 2019. Amid the feud with Trump, Musk and Tesla suffered the biggest drop in valuation ever. Tesla shares tanked 14%, wiping out $152 billion from its valuation in a single day. Musk lost $32 billion on the same day. Trump Coin ($TRUMP) dropped by 10.9%, and bitcoin plummeted below $101,000. Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill rescinds the $7,500 federal tax credit given to EVs, which significantly incentivises Tesla buyers. Trump also threatened to axe government contracts with Tesla and SpaceX. Both companies received at least $38 billion in federal subsidies, loans, defence contracts, and tax credits. This disrupted investor sentiment, thus tanking the stock. NASA depends heavily on SpaceX to transport cargo and crew to the International Space Station via Dragon spacecraft. Musk is now spearheading a campaign to ‘Kill the Bill’. The Big Beautiful Bill has passed the House and could be stopped in the Senate with just four Republican refusals. Never miss another post from SalestorrsNews150. Follow Salestorrs on WhatsApp , LinkedIn , Facebook , X , and Instagram . Previous Next

< Back After record profits, airlines facing downwind due to rising costs 13 Nov 2023 Rising fuel costs, forex volatility, and stagnant demand are pulling the airlines back to the red compared to last year. IndiGo had posted record profit figures of ₹2,300 crore in the second half of FY2023. Last year, several Indian carriers were enjoying the momentum carried forward from the second half of FY2023. IndiGo moved from a loss of ₹2,600 crore to a record profit of ₹2,300 crore in the second half of FY2023. In the first quarter of FY 2024, IndiGo moved past last year’s figures to post ₹3,000 crore profit. It cited better external factors and initiatives for operational improvements as key reasons. However, Indian carriers are now facing a downwind due to skyrocketing fuel costs, lower yields, still demand, and forex volatility. In the second quarter of the current financial year, IndiGo posted a profit of ₹188 crore compared to the ₹3,000 crore profit in Q1. Besides, other factors contributing to the airline woes are charges like the aircraft landing fee, parking fee, and Airport Development Fee (ADF) per passenger, which have soared very high in metro cities. Previous Next

< Back Wipro, Warburg Pincus to acquire Harman’s India arm 14 Aug 2025 The duo is in advanced stages of acquiring the audio solutions giant Harman’s Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) business. India’s Wipro Technologies and the American private equity firm Warburg Pincus are in advanced negotiations with US-based Harman. The deal may value its DTS arm at ₹4,375 crore. Harman has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics since 2017, and owns brands like JBL, Infinity, and Harman Kardon. Auto segment, including car audio systems, in-vehicle infotainment, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), are Harman’s primary revenue driver. Its DTS products are widely used across India’s healthcare, industrial, and communications sectors. Harman has been operating in India since 2008. It is present across eight cities and employs 9,000 people. It has had a strategic engineering collaboration with Wipro Technologies, including the Harman India Development Centre at the latter’s Bengaluru and Chennai facilities. In India, Warburg is a stakeholder in Perfios, a B2B SaaS provider for the BFSI sector. Never miss another post from SalestorsNews150. Follow Salestors on WhatsApp , LinkedIn , Facebook , X , and Instagram . Previous Next

< Back Musk’s X sues Indian govt for unlawful content regulation 21 Mar 2025 The microblogging site moved the Karnataka High Court, alleging arbitrary censorship by the central and state governments. X accused the government of controlling online content without judicial oversight. The lawsuit raises concerns over the central government’s interpretation of Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology (IT) Act 2000. X maintains these notifications ignore the procedural safeguards set by the Supreme Court under Section 69A, which allows the Central government to order the blocking of content if deemed necessary for sovereignty, security, public order, or to prevent incitement. It argues that Section 79(3)(b) simply allows the government to hold the service providers and social media apps liable to remove unlawful content promptly. Reports suggest the government orders under Section 79(3)(b) were notifications about illegal content, not direct blocking orders. X also opposes the government’s centralised ‘Sahyog’ platform for issuing such notices, calling it a ‘censorship portal’. In 2022, X sued the government over blocking orders under Section 69A, claiming that the orders violated the right to free speech. Never miss another post from SalestorrsNews150. Follow Salestorrs on WhatsApp , LinkedIn , Facebook , X , and Instagram . Previous Next

L’entité fusionnée, évaluée à 3,7 milliards de dollars, s’appellera Getty Images Holdings, Inc. < Back Getty, Shutterstock annoncent leur fusion L’entité fusionnée, évaluée à 3,7 milliards de dollars, s’appellera Getty Images Holdings, Inc. Mardi, Getty Images et Shutterstock ont annoncé leur décision de fusionner et de créer une nouvelle entité, Getty Images Holdings, Inc. L’entité fusionnée sera évaluée à 3,7 milliards de dollars sur la base des cours de clôture des actions le 7 janvier. Les actionnaires de Getty détiendront 54,7 % du capital de la nouvelle société, tandis que ceux de Shutterstock en détiendront 45,3 %. Mark Getty, président de Getty Images, et Craig Peters, directeur général, dirigeront la nouvelle entité. Getty possède également les marques iStock et Unsplash. Elles ont décidé de fusionner pour créer un fournisseur de contenu visuel plus fort, capable de relever les défis posés par les outils d’IA générative qui peuvent produire des images d’haute qualité à partir de simples invites textuelles. À l’avenir, Getty pourrait décider d’accorder des licences d’utilisation de son contenu aux créateurs d’IA pour l’entrainement des modèles de nouvelle génération. Ne manquez pas un autre article de SalestorrsNouvelles150. Suivez Salestorrs sur WhatsApp , LinkedIn , Facebook , X , et Instagram . Previous Next