TRAI Urges MIB to Fix 10+2 Ad Cap, Warns Against Growth Impact; CCI on Cartel Settlements

• TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti has urged the MIB to legislate a solution for the 10+2 ad cap, emphasizing that regulation should not hinder broadcasting sector growth.
• Deepak Anurag of CCI stated that while settlement mechanisms are a step forward, it is premature to allow them in cartel cases, requiring cautious application.
• Women leaders like Irina Ghose (Anthropic India), Sandhya Devanathan (Meta), and Preeti Lobana are driving India's tech revolution in AI and digital transformation.
• CCI Chairperson Ravneet Kaur highlighted the regulator's flexible approach to digital markets, AI, and merger control, stressing stakeholder dialogue for fair policy.
• Mondelez India (Oreo, Dairy Milk maker) slashed its FY25 ad budget to Rs 1,580 crore and reported a 99% profit fall due to surging raw material and operating costs.

Why It Matters: TRAI seeks MIB intervention on ad cap for growth, while CCI approaches cartel settlements cautiously amidst industry shifts.