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India’s ranking falls in latest Netflix ISP speed index
MUMBAI: In Netflix’s July Internet Service Providers (ISP) Speed Index Data, India’s ranking has fallen four spots to 53. The streaming giant releases a monthly update on which ISPs provide the best primetime Netflix streaming experience.
This month’s index saw biggest jump from South Korea’s LG U+. Its monthly average speed has reached to 3.23 Mbps, up from 2.86 Mbps in June. Spain’s Telefonica-Movistar reached an average monthly speed of 3.26 Mbps up from 2.93 Mbps last month and Taiwan Broadband saw an average monthly speed of 3.70 Mbps up from 3.40 Mbps last month.
On the other hand, Biznet in Indonesia experienced a speed decrease of 0.30 Mbps, bringing its monthly average down to 2.99 Mbps from 3.29 Mbps and Malaysia’s Telekom Malaysia Berhad saw speed slowing to a 3.24 Mbps monthly average from 3.46 Mbps in the losses category.
Country wise category saw the Philippines rising five spots to 49th, Malaysia dropping six spots to 27th and India falling four spots to 53rd
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Instamart gold dig event at Hussain Sagar goes viral
Hyderabad activation ties to gold price lock offer ahead of Akshaya Tritiya
MUMBAI: All that glitters isn’t just gold, it’s also great marketing. A quirky on-ground activation by Instamart at Hussain Sagar Lake has turned into a viral spectacle, with videos of people digging for gold coins flooding social media feeds this week. The campaign, executed in collaboration with Moms, transformed a patch of the city’s iconic lakefront into what online users quickly dubbed a “mini gold rush”. Armed with spades, participants dug through a mud-filled pit in search of hidden gold coins, an activity that drew crowds, cameras and plenty of commentary online, ranging from amused disbelief to outright fascination.
At the heart of the frenzy was a promotional push for Instamart’s ‘Gold Price Lock’ feature, which allows users to secure prevailing gold rates between April 10 and April 16 and complete their purchase later during Akshaya Tritiya, a period traditionally associated with high gold buying. The mechanic cleverly blended physical participation with digital conversion, turning curiosity into a potential transaction.
Branded as ‘Gold Diggers’, the activation leaned into gamified engagement. Those who struck lucky walked away with coins, those who didn’t were nudged with a simple message: lock the price now, buy later. The result was a steady stream of footfall and a surge in user-generated content, as onlookers and participants alike documented the spectacle.
The timing is significant. India remains one of the world’s largest consumers of gold, with demand peaking around Akshaya Tritiya. Data from the World Gold Council suggests the festival alone accounts for roughly 25–30 tonnes of gold purchases annually, making it a high-stakes window for brands looking to tap into consumer sentiment.
As the ‘Gold Price Lock’ feature remains live until April 16, the campaign has already done its job turning a simple product feature into a citywide moment. Because sometimes, the quickest way to get people talking about gold isn’t to sell it, it’s to make them dig for it.
