Zee Entertainment has taken Nykaa to Delhi High Court, alleging the beauty retailer used twelve copyrighted songs in Instagram reels without permission, seeking ₹2 crore in damages. The case highlights that blanket licences with platforms like Meta cover only non‑commercial use, meaning brands must secure sync and master licences for promotional content. The outcome could force marketers to rethink music‑driven campaigns.
Warburg Pincus will buy Universal NutriScience, the maker of Seacod, for Rs 2,800 crore, marking its fourth Indian health‑care acquisition in four months. Kedaara Capital, the seller, expects a five‑fold return on its five‑year stake. The deal deepens Warburg’s bet on India’s fast‑growing nutraceutical and wellness market, complementing its pharma platform in women’s health and orthopaedics.
A July 20 notice from India’s food‑safety authority says Diageo’s Royal Challenge whisky isn’t actually aged in American oak casks, the label is misleading because most of the spirit is grain neutral and un‑aged. The regulator has already banned sales of the brand in Madhya Pradesh, flagging a wider crackdown that could hit Diageo’s Indian earnings.