The ninth edition of the ET Now Global Business Summit, organised by the Times Group, will be held on February 15-16, 2025, at Taj Palace, New Delhi.  The event will bring together global leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss key economic and industrial shifts under the theme "Evolve, Emerge and Expand." Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the summit and deliver a keynote address, focusing on India’s economic trajectory, global positioning and future growth strategies. At last year’s summit, in his keynote address, PM Modi emphasised India’s economic expansion, fiscal stability and global recognition at Davos, outlining a 30-year roadmap for the country to become the world’s third-largest economy.  The 2025 edition will continue discussions on India’s evolving economic landscape, manufacturing, digital transformation, and innovation as the country strengthens its role in the global economy.

Quint Digital has sold its YouTube channel Quint Hindi and its associated digital assets to Shvaas Creations for Rs 39.52 lakh, as reported by BestMediaInfo. The company has also discontinued its Hindi website, effective February 5, 2025. Following the acquisition, Shvaas Creations will operate as a subsidiary of Quint Digital. Founded in December 2024 by Vani Bisht and Shailesh Chaturvedi, the company plans to launch an online digital platform under the brand name 'Kisan India'. In a separate filing with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Quint Digital confirmed it has acquired a 77.5 per cent stake in Shvaas Creations on a fully diluted basis. Quint Digital also reported its Q3 financial results, showing a decline in revenue to Rs 159.78 million, down from Rs 220.32 million in the same period last year. Sales for the quarter dropped to Rs 85.13 million from Rs 157.65 million, while the company posted a net loss of Rs 31.33 million, compared to a net income of Rs 829.07 million in

In a move reminiscent of his first term, Donald Trump has announced a 25 per cent tariff on steel and aluminium imports, setting the stage for another trade battle. The US President, who has made economic nationalism and MAGA a centrepiece of his campaign, claims these tariffs will protect American manufacturers and jobs. However, the move has sparked fears of global trade disruptions and India, though not the primary target, is preparing a diplomatic and economic response. Hot Off the Press According to Times of India’s Sidhartha and Surojit Gupta, India plans to cite its recent duty reductions on multiple imports to avoid getting entangled in the new tariff regime. Additionally, The Hindu’s Vikas Dhoot and Suhasini Haidar reported that New Delhi is considering offering lower tariffs on pecan nuts--a key US agricultural export--in a strategic move to ease trade tensions and avoid retaliatory tariffs from Washington. While some Indian sectors, particularly aluminium and st

Legendary Adelaide broadcaster John Dean is set to retire from his long-running role on Cruise 1323’s Breakfast show in March ending a remarkable chapter in local radio, Radio Today reported. For over 20 years, John’s signature segment, Good Morning John Dean, has been a staple of Adelaide mornings. Starting his career in the 70s as "Lean Dean," John gained fame as a radio personality and voice-over artist, even appearing on the Wheel of Fortune. His memorable moments include greeting Alice Cooper at Adelaide Airport dressed as Dracula and charming bar staff by impersonating Alan Rickman. Nearly 75, John reflected on his 50-year career, saying, "Most people retire at 65 – I’ve been fortunate to do something I love." His departure follows changes at Cruise 1323 and the GOLD Network, with Sue Carter, head of content, praising his dedication to his audience. John will remain with Cruise as a standby announcer and his final Breakfast show will air on March 7, with a farewell p

Melbourne radio legend Phil Brady has passed away after a brief battle with cancer, SMH reported. He continued appearing on 3AW’s Remember When until announcing his retirement nine days ago. Brady's career began in 1958 at GTV 9. He joined 3AW in 1971 as a weekend DJ and is best known for co-hosting Remember When with Bruce Mansfield from 1990, later taking over Nightline in 1991. After Bruce’s death in 2016, Brady teamed up with Simon Owens.  Brady’s spirit remained high throughout his illness, and he kept entertaining his audience despite his declining health. His shows were hugely popular winning multiple awards over decades. Owens, deeply affected by Brady’s passing, praised his colleague’s devotion to his audience, recounting how Brady never let his battle with cancer affect his on-air persona. Tributes from listeners highlight Brady’s impact with many recalling his time with Bruce Mansfield and his long legacy in radio and television. Brady reflected on his car

Well-known Australian marketing journalist Matthew Eaton is back home after 16 years in Hong Kong to launch MARKETING INTERACTIVE’s local operation. Eaton comes home as Editor of Lighthouse Independent Media’s MARKETING-INTERACTIVE, a leading B2B media and events company which claims to be Asia’s leading source of advertising, marketing and media intelligence for CMOs. The company said, “Eaton brings more than 15 years of media leadership to the role and a deep connection to the MARKETING-INTERACTIVE brand”.  Australia is the latest addition to MARKETING-INTERACTIVE’s growing regional network, which first launched in Singapore in June 2002 and now includes operations in Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand. Eaton first joined Lighthouse in 2007 to spearhead the launch of MARKETING-INTERACTIVE in Hong Kong and was later promoted to Group Editor overseeing editorial teams across Singapore, Malaysia, and China.  During his time at MARKET