ENTERTAINMENT
Fast and furious: A blockbuster 2023 helps India box office recover faster than global peers
In 2023, India's box office did its highest-ever business of Rs 12,226 crore, with Bollywood leading the charge. Four Hindi movies, including Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan, each earned more than Rs 500 crore
ENTERTAINMENT
Not saying no to sports, says Zee as it gears up for the next season of ILT20
Ashish Sehgal of Zee tells Moneycontrol that the International League T20, which is played in UAE, is a good partnership for Zee and good experience, which can come in handy if the company revisits its decision on sports
TRAVEL
How Anuj Rathi is bringing some of the Swiggy stories to Cleartrip to help you travel better
While travel is completely a new space for Rathi, he did some bit of tracking during the Covid years and that's when he saw the potential the sector holds.
ENTERTAINMENT
OTTs driving the VFX boom in India, says head of IPO bound Identical Brains Studios
IBS' biggest project was popular web series, Scam 1992. Other projects include Rocket Boys, Bob Biswas, Night Manager and Criminal Justice 3. The rise of streaming giants like Netflix has significantly impacted VFX spending patterns.
SPORTS
Defying the odds: Paralympians hit it off with brands as medal count soars
Seven, nine and 13--- that's the number of gold, silver and bronze medals respectively that India's para athletes won in the recently concluded Paris Paralympics, which is rekindling brands’ love for them.
ENTERTAINMENT
Old movies strike box office gold on rerun; Gangs of Wasseypur, Tumbbad back to theatres
The re-release strategy has become more prominent in the post-Covid period, said exhibitors. Apart from the existing fanbase, it is also attracting a whole new set of audiences.
ENTERTAINMENT
Stree 2 beats Animal: The horror comedy is the most profitable Hindi film of 2024 with 7x returns
The medium-budget Stree 2 has given big films like Jawan, Animal and 2024's Kalki a run for their money. However, Malayalam movie Premalu remains the most profitable movie of this year, so far
TECHNOLOGY
WPL trumps IPL: Value of women's league up 8% while men's league sheds 10%
The IPL ecosystem value fell to Rs 82,700 crore this year versus Rs 92,500 crore in 2023, a decrease of around 10.6 percent.
TRENDS
Chandni Chowk to Canada: Indians are flying abroad more often; frequently from Maharashtra, Delhi
Some of the international travel trends include tourists from West Bengal and Punjab opting for urban nightlife destinations abroad while those from South India loves international beach destinations.
ENTERTAINMENT
A reality show by makers of 'Bigg Boss' aims to fuel space travel dream among Indians
The reality show — liked to be telecast on TV and streaming platforms by the middle of next year — will chronicle the journey of sending an Indian to space. Among six space travellers, the chosen candidate will go on a mission of Blue Origin, a rocket company owned by American billionaire Jeff Bezos.
TECHNOLOGY
Paralympic gold medalist Avani Lekhara says success of para athletes will drive inclusivity in India
After her gold medal win, Lekhara, in an interview with Moneycontrol, said she wants spread awareness about people with disabilities and the community she belongs to through the social media.
TRENDS
Airfares fly too high to fire up the festive spirit in Dussehra and Diwali this year
As the Diwali and Dussehra holidays approach, travellers are eagerly searching for deals on airfare, noted head of an online travel platform who said that there doesn't seem to be a clear pattern of widespread discount sprees across all airlines.
TECHNOLOGY
Esports take on engineering as star players earn salaries matching those of IITians
Top esports athletes earnings can surpass Rs 50 lakh and can go as high as Rs 1 crore. On average, salaries have grown by about 50-100 percent in the last 1-2 years due to more tournaments with big prize pools, rising popularity, higher viewership, and better sponsorship deals.
BUSINESS
YouTube hikes cost of premium plans in India, family pack fee rises over 50%
YouTube Music has also increased its prices by about 20 percent. These hikes come as Google looks to boost its subscription revenue, which is emerging as a potential new moneymaker for the tech giant.
ENTERTAINMENT
Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham: Theatres in for a blockbuster show with Stree 2 but are still wary
Life before Stree 2 was difficult for theatre owners with many single screen cinema owners planning to shut down temporarily. The horror comedy has brought cheer to the exhibition industry however, fewer releases and release delays worry the theatre owners.
ENTERTAINMENT
BookMyShow vs Paytm and Zomato: The going-out business is set for an intense battle
The overall live events segment is expected to see double-digit revenue growth with the sector's revenue estimated to touch Rs 10,700 crore in 2024.
TECHNOLOGY
Fandom beyond cricket: For Paris Olympics, JSW Sports records highest sales of team India kit
While cricket is a religion in India, for India to become a multi-sport nation it will have to compete in more global sports, the company said.
TECHNOLOGY
Neeraj Chopra strikes endorsement gold, brand portfolio expected to grow 50% this year
The Paris silver medallist's endorsement portfolio is estimated to reach 32-34 brands by the year-end, making him the highest earner outside of cricket
ENTERTAINMENT
Theatres pin hopes on I-Day, Raksha Bandhan but festive cheer may lose some sheen
After a dull six months with only one blockbuster ---Kalki, theatres see the extended long weekend starting with the August 15 holiday as a turning point for the box office business especially after the roaring successes of Gadar 2 and OMG 2 seen last year during the Independence Day long holiday.
BUSINESS
Lonavala to Phuket: Indians turn I-Day, Raksha Bandhan holidays into a five-day getaway, boost travel demand
Domestic air traffic touched a new single-day high of 4,71,751 passengers in April 22, 2024, but the air passenger traffic is expected to cross beat the levels this coming weekend.
BUSINESS
India will be first country to dissociate healthcare from wealth, says Narayana Health founder Devi Shetty
If there is any country that is ruled directly by God, it is India, the famous cardiac surgeon has said, adding healthcare will undergo a transformation over the next decade, reaching the masses
TRENDS
Engage with investors and build an independent board early, advises Ixigo Group CEO Aloke Bajpai
In conversation with Shailesh Lakhani, MD, Peak XV Partners, Bajpai, during the second edition of Moneycontrol's Startup Conclave, shared his learnings from launching an IPO.
TECHNOLOGY
India leading the charge in kabaddi’s Olympic quest, says PKL commissioner
Pro Kabaddi League can play a role in growing the audience for the game at all levels, including the Olympics, commissioner Anupam Goswami has said
BUSINESS
Beyond the ring: Vinesh Phogat to remain a brands darling despite Olympic fiasco
Phogat endorses footwear and apparel brand Nike, had digital associations with the likes of mobile brand Iqoo, sports nutrition brand MuscleBlaze and Dairy brand Country Delight
