BUSINESS
Will Dabangg 3's run-of-the-mill content be another blip in Salman Khan's career?
According to film trade experts, the Khans of Bollywood are known to opt for safer projects with big production houses. However, when the content is weak, even the Khans cannot save a sinking ship
BUSINESS
Cleartrip sees 15% growth in business this year despite slowdown in air passenger traffic
Headquartered in Mumbai, the company which sees India market growing upwards of 20 percent saw a difficult year but managed to clock about 10-15 percent growth.
BUSINESS
Netflix plans to invest Rs 3,000cr in India; here's why it is confident about the Indian market
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings had once said that they are looking at 100 million subscribers in India.
BUSINESS
Is Instagram right in testing the removal of 'Like' feature in India?
Currently, In India users will be able to see who has liked their post but will not be able to check the likes for others' posts.
BUSINESS
Pepsi signs Salman Khan just before Dabangg 3; will Chulbul Pandey work for the cola major?
According to brand strategist Harish Bijoor, “The bet is more on Dabangg 3 than on Salman Khan. If Dabangg 3 is a hit, this decision is a hit as well.”
BUSINESS
Here's why music OTTs are striking a chord with non-music content
Music OTT (over the top) platforms are experimenting with non-music content like podcasts, interviews, story-telling and even video shows.
BUSINESS
Binge-watching catching on in non-metros; women viewers beat men in cricket viewership
According to Hotstar's India Watch Report, 63 percent of total video consumption comes from non-metros and 45 percent of the total entertainment consumption comes from women.
BUSINESS
What is Rajkumar Hirani making next? Two films, a web series and lots of entertainment
With 5 films and 100 percent success rate, Rajkumar Hirani is one of the most profitable directors of Bollywood
BUSINESS
Indians are hopping on to luxury cruise liners, leaving slowdown blues behind
Passenger growth for cruises has grown about 50 percent over the past year, and is expected to grow at roughly the same clip next.
BUSINESS
Kabir Singh rules hearts with its music, Arijit Singh most-streamed Indian artist: Spotify
In terms of the country’s streaming mood this year, love was India’s top mood, based on the (state-wise) consumption of Spotify’s mood-themed playlists.
BUSINESS
More women, mature audience getting hooked on to online video-streaming platforms : Kantar OTT report
The study pointed out at an important finding – 60 percent of heavy television viewers also watch OTT daily. This means that OTT is an add-on. It compliments television and is not here to cannibalize TV.
ENTERTAINMENT
Why broadcasters, advertisers are focusing on regional markets
In FY19, the regional advertising market grew faster than the national market at more than 16 percent.
BUSINESS
From ordering more Biryani to food-delivery for date nights, here's a look at food moods of India
36 percent of all Bahar-ka-Khana (outside food) occasions with spouses/partners are order-ins, indicating that home is becoming the place of choice for spending a romantic evening.
BUSINESS
Slowdown pinches business travel. But there's a silver lining
Although companies continue to spend on travel, there has been a dip in spending.
BUSINESS
Bollywood earnings could grow 35% in 2019 thanks to strong December lineup
This month, Bollywood will be offering six ventures including Pati Patni aur Woh, Panipat, The Body, Mardani 2, Dabangg 3 and Good Newwz.
BUSINESS
Here’s how Pet Fed – a festival for your furry friends – is becoming big in India
Growth in both ticketing and sponsorship revenue is one reason for the optimism.
BUSINESS
The Pink Ball Test: Did the hype translate into better viewership?
India secured victory in both the games but television viewership figures were dismal.
BUSINESS
Loved ‘Lust Stories’? Now get ready for ‘Ghost Stories’ as directors’ team returns to Netflix
The band of directors are experimenting with a new genre and have announced the release of their new venture called 'Ghost Stories'
BUSINESS
More demand in jeanswear segment helping brands like Mufti grow
Denim brand Mufti recently launched its 300th store and aims to launch 25 more by March 2020
BUSINESS
Can Amazon Prime Video's bet on comedy genre propel it past rivals?
Prime Video has around 40 stand-up comedy (Indian comics) specials on its platform.
BUSINESS
Your love for comics is making Comic Con India bigger in India
Started in 2011, the first edition of Comic Con saw around 5,000 visitors which has now increased to 2,00,000
BUSINESS
Now, streaming service MUBI offers its users a chance to watch films in PVR theatres
As part of a MUBI subscription, members will now receive one complimentary ticket every week to see a film that has been hand-picked by MUBI, at any PVR Cinema, via the MUBI GO app.
BUSINESS
With special focus on podcasts, Spotify bullish about Indian market
Spotify will launch shows like cricket-centric 22 Yarns with Gaurav Kapur, fiction thriller Bhaskar Bose narrated by Mantra, and love and relationship advice-based Love Aaj Kal by Aastha and Ankit.
BUSINESS
Why just food choices? Go vegan with your personal care products too
Along with opting for vegan products, Indian consumers are also making sure whatever they are consuming are cruelty-free and not tested on animals.
