BUSINESS
PVR INOX Pictures pins growth on regional films, looks to Hollywood hits for global edge
The recent releases by the distribution company includes Thama, De De Pyaar De 2 and Now You See Me sequel.
TRAVEL
World is travelling, but not to India: Why 'Brand India' is missing the tourism boom
India’s tourism promise is strong, but its global presence isn’t. Sparse advertising abroad and inconsistent branding have left India trailing behind regional competitors, slowing the country’s post-pandemic recovery in foreign tourist arrivals.
TECHNOLOGY
Disclaimer drama: Influencers thrown for a loop over AI labelling guidelines; compliance far off
Brands that were excited about AI-powered campaigns are now slowing down to understand what qualifies as AI content and what does not, industry official told Moneycontrol.
ENTERTAINMENT
Dharmendra’s Ikkis to Avatar---theatres set for a Rs 2,000-cr Dhurandar December
The year is gearing up for its season finale at the box office, with a star-studded lineup, and theatres are pinning their hopes on a power-packed slate.
TRAVEL
Money is just a number: Indians continue to chase Northern Lights despite soaring prices
Costs may be climbing but India’s love affair with aurora borealis is only growing, with travellers splurging lakhs for that memorable, Insta-capturing shot at the Arctic spectacle
TRAVEL
Delhi’s toxic air turns into business boom for hotels, villas and workcations across India
Delhi’s annual smog season is choking the city but it’s filling up hotels across India with its residents not only opting for hills and beach stays for holidays but also for remote work to escape worsening air quality in the capital.
TECHNOLOGY
Ready to host CWG 2030 with existing infra, India delegation addresses concerns after 2010 debacle
Pushing back against concerns after the 2010 CWG controversy, Indian officials poinyed to new projects planned as part of Gujarat’s sports expansion drive and aspiration to make Ahmedabad sports capital of India.
TRAVEL
Rs 20k to Dubai? Indians still jet off in style as high-end holidays heat up winter travel
Travel platforms are seeing a growth of 30-35% in demand for luxury stays in villas, private resorts, ultra-premium hotels, yachts this year versus last year.
ENTERTAINMENT
How Kantara, Baramulla gave visual effects firm Identical Brains Studios a new lease of life
The NSE SME debut should’ve been a high, especially with Rs 20 crore raised, but celebrations were muted. Then Kantara and Mahavatar Narsimha changed the script.
TRENDS
Nail art, nice scents, next show — PVR INOX looks to run its cinemas as lifestyle hubs
PVR INOX wants its audience to come for movies and stay for makeover.
TRENDS
Honeymoon Travel: Bookings jump, wallets open wider even as couples opt for short getaways
One emerging trend this year is Indian couples are taking shorter trips just after their wedding followed by longer vacation. Private villas, heritage courtyards, and boutique luxury stays are growing faster than standard hotels
TRENDS
Growth cools for India’s top brands, but firms like Zomato, MakeMyTrip buck the slowdown
The food delivery firm is the fastest growing brand, climbing 10 places to rank 21 and nearly doubling its brand value to $6 billion with over a 69% year-on-year brand value growth.
TRENDS
Samay Raina returns to sold-out shows; ticket rates, fanbase remain robust after controversy
Raina’s stage return underscores the commercial resilience of India’s live comedy market, said industry observers.
TRENDS
Ads or subscribers? Kunal Kamra’s recent pivot tests creator paywall gamble
While subscriptions account for up to 20–30% of top creators’ income abroad, Indian creators are still catching up.
ENTERTAINMENT
AI takes centre stage in entertainment; Indian studios gear up with dedicated divisions
High volumes of content, lesser time taken and lower costs is what is attracting films and series makers to use AI to produce their upcoming titles.
BUSINESS
No cheap thrills: Wonderla bets big on India’s growing appetite for adventure
Now is a good time to open more amusement parks, said the Wonderla Managing Director and Executive Chairman, underscoring the growing demand for out of home entertainment in India.
BUSINESS
IPOs were rare when Wonderla went public, today, the market is booming: MD Arun Chittilappilly
Back in 2014, Wonderla's about Rs 180 crore IPO had received a strong response with the proceeds used to open its Hyderabad park.
TRENDS
Ad regulator flags betting ads as biggest violators; influencers amid top rule breakers
Influencers are flouting rules by not adding disclosures for paid collaborations and its the top digital stars who are setting a poor example.
ENTERTAINMENT
Amazon’s share of advertiser wallet is accelerating, said Amazon MX Player's Karan Bedi
The demand for content on digital is limitless, advertisers have realized this and moved their spends to digital as streaming is more targetable, Bedi said.
SPORTS
Chess sponsorship market is at its peak in India, says former player Prachura
The fact that Google was the title sponsor when Gukesh won the world championship shows that chess has grown so much that the top companies of the world are putting money into it, Prachura said.
SPORTS
IPL unmatched in valuation, but Pro Kabaddi sparked India’s league boom: GMR Sports CEO
According to Satyam Trivedi, while IPL remains peerless in valuation, it was Kabaddi’s mass appeal and execution that inspired the country’s sports ecosystem to think beyond cricket.
TRENDS
Chalo (from) Dilli: Delhi-NCR sees higher ‘smog break’ as air quality worsens
Travel bookings are not only higher but also faster, with average lead time now under 3 days from a week earlier. Delhiites are trading masks for mountains as well as for coastal retreats.
ENTERTAINMENT
Breathe creators turn to new AI division for next blockbuster and double-digit revenue boost
AI needs to be something that delivers sustainable value and not flashes in the pan, said Vikram Malhotra, Founder & CEO of Abundantia Entertainment, the content company which has produced movies like Jalsa, Baby among others.
TRENDS
Micro-drama platforms chasing their Netflix moment through foray into reality shows
India’s micro-drama market is now at the same inflection point that China hit 5-6 years ago, and is set to grow to $1.1 billion in the next five years, according to a Bitkraft and Redseer report.
