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Mint
21-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Raj Nayak goes beyond content - launches ‘House of IP' in cultural property space
Mumbai: Media veteran Raj Nayak is betting big on intellectual properties (IP), cultural properties in particular. The former Viacom18 chief operating officer and founder of House of Cheer has launched House of IP, a venture studio created in partnership with YAAP Digital, a digital content and influencer marketing firm. Aiming to be a first-of-its-kind studio, the firm will build original, scalable intellectual properties across entertainment, sports, music festivals, digital formats, and branded experiences. From conceptualisation to commercialisation, the studio will incubate original IPs and will also collaborate with existing IP owners to offer strategic advisory, brand building, content development, and revenue monetisation. 'At a time when content is fragmented, attention spans are shrinking, and brands are seeking more immersive and ownable experiences, the need for strong, scalable IPs is more urgent than ever,' said Nayak. 'This venture is about building cultural properties that connect deeply with audiences while delivering real value to brands and platforms.' Nayak, who steered Viacom18's COLORS, the company's flagship Hindi general entertainment channel, through a key growth phase and later launched House of Cheer, a content and brand solutions company, has championed innovation in content and brand experiences. The new venture, in strategic partnership with YAAP Digital, is bringing together Nayak's storytelling and execution expertise with YAAP's digital-first capabilities and strength in brand integration. 'At YAAP, we've always believed in the power of IPs to build lasting brand equity. Partnering with Raj to launch House of IP is a natural extension of our vision. With his creative leadership and our digital-first DNA, we're excited to co-create iconic, scalable properties that will redefine how brands engage with culture and communities.,' said Atul Hegde, Founder of YAAP. House of IP is in the process of setting up offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Dubai. In September 2019, Nayak had launched House of Cheer, which included various business extensions in the space of happiness and well-being. The consulting company runs a service that measures the happiness quotient of corporates and its people.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
‘Gold lasts 5 generations': Harsh Goenka's witty post on wife's gold buying is a lesson in investment strategy
Gold Gold prices are hitting lifetime highs and India Inc veterans have been hailing Indian homemakers for their wisdom in storing the yellow metal. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) industrialist Harsh Goenka lauded his wife's gold investment strategy . This comes at a time when gold prices have crossed the Rs 1 lakh mark. The RPG group chairman took to X, and shared a conversation with his spouse. The post said, '10 years ago, I bought a car for ₹8 lakh. She bought gold for ₹8 lakh. Today, the car is worth ₹1.5 lakh. Her gold is worth ₹32 lakh.' He further added that wives are smarter. Sharing another conversation, he wrote on X, 'I said, 'Let's skip gold and go on a vacation?' She replied, 'Vacation lasts 5 days. Gold lasts 5 generations.' I bought a phone for ₹1 lakh. She bought gold. Now, the phone's worth ₹8,000. Her gold is ₹2 lakh.' Raj Nayak , an influencer, commented on Goenka's post, saying,'Gold may last generations. But we don' five day vacation? It turns into stories, smiles, and moments that lights up your soul for a phone might be worth ₹8K now, but that late night call to your son, daughter, or mother… that photo you clicked by the ocean… that memory? can buy what appreciates in value, or you can invest in what makes you feel alive. ' A few days ago Uday Kotak , Founder & Director, Kotak Mahindra Bank had also hailed Indian housewives as the 'smartest fund managers'. 'The performance of gold over time highlights that the Indian housewife is the smartest fund manager in the world. Governments, central banks, economists, who support pump priming, high deficit funding, may need to take a leaf from India, a net importer of store of value forever!,' he wrote on X. Gold MCX futures have surpassed Rs 1 lakh, marking an unprecedented milestone. Gold continues to serve as a reliable investment during periods of market instability. The rise in gold prices is attributed to global economic uncertainties, growing tensions between China and the US, whilst a declining dollar has further strengthened this upward trend. Market analysts suggest that current valuations reflect heightened geopolitical risks, influenced by US President Donald Trump's trade policies and concerns about economic stagnation with inflation. These factors are expected to contribute to additional gains in gold prices. Global central banks have consistently increased their gold acquisitions over multiple quarters, building their reserves to record levels. Notably, the RBI has been actively purchasing gold and relocating substantial amounts back to Indian territory. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . Master Value & Valuation with ET! Learn to invest smartly & decode financials. Limited seats at 33% off – Enroll now!
