BUSINESS
Netflix, WWE bank on India’s love for drama to fuel growth
Through WWE content, Netflix is looking to expand its base in India, a market that is becoming increasingly important for its growth
ENTERTAINMENT
Falling subscriptions, slowdown in animation, VFX taper entertainment sector's growth in 2024
In 2024, digital media overtook television to become the largest segment within the media and entertainment sector.
ENTERTAINMENT
Kunal Kamra row: From vandalism to show cancellations, comedy venues caught in the crossfire
Comedy venues in India are grappling with financial losses, security concerns, and reputational damage as rising controversies lead to vandalism and abrupt show cancellations.
BUSINESS
India’s plan to remove 6% equalisation levy a shot in the arm for Google, Meta; ad spend set to surge
Scrapping the 6% equalisation levy could make advertising more affordable, particularly benefiting startups and small enterprises in India, experts said
SPORTS
Dhoni drives IPL merchandise sales this season as sports fan gear demand rises
IPL sales have recorded two-fold year-on-year growth from 2022-23 to 2023-24 at FC Shop, the merchandising platform of the live sports streaming service FanCode, operated by sports technology company Dream Sports.
BUSINESS
Hell at Heathrow: Airport meltdown hits 37 flights from India, thousands stranded
While the London airport expects to function at `100 percent’ capacity from tomorrow, it may take up to a week for airlines to accommodate all the passengers.
ENTERTAINMENT
Rajasthan Royals joins FanCode as it bets on non-live content
FanCode will introduce an exclusive ‘Royals Corner’, offering behind-the-scenes content including practice session and training videos, podcasts, exclusive interviews, player profiles and other non-live content.
ENTERTAINMENT
CCI raids on top media agencies send shockwaves through ad world
GroupM, IPG, Publicis, and Dentsu control a significant share of media buying in India and their influence extends beyond large brands to smaller agencies, media publishers, and digital platforms that rely on their buying power.
TRAVEL
From Ranveer Singh to ZNMD, Yas Island banks on Bollywood magic to keep India as top source market
The tourism destination is tapping into nostalgia with Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara after success with actor Ranveer Singh
TRAVEL
From Ranveer Singh to ZNMD, Yas Island banks on Bollywood magic to keep India as top source market
The tourism destination is tapping into nostalgia with Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara after success with actor Ranveer Singh.
ENTERTAINMENT
IPL 2025 to drive brand-influencer collaborations with investments worth Rs 550 crore
Influencer engagement skyrocketed, with 3,15,000 posts from influencers about cricket, driving a massive 3.2 billion engagements during IPL 2024.
ENTERTAINMENT
More brands entering gaming space, FY26 will be a 'growth year', says S8UL's Animesh Agarwal
There is growing interest among mobile and technology names. Every mobile brand now is back with a bang, back with a lot of budgets, wanting to invest fully in gaming, Agarwal says
SPORTS
IPL 2025 drives new signings, over 20% more sponsorship revenue as teams remain on the front foot
Punjab Kings has on-boarded more than 20 brands as sponsors while Kolkata Knight Riders's list include 25. Gujarat Titans has 32 sponsors for IPL 2025.
ENTERTAINMENT
Movies @ Rs 200: Karnataka's price cap spells trouble for PVR Inox, other multiplexes
Karnataka, particularly Bengaluru, is a market crucial for PVR Inox due to its urban population and high entertainment demand, noted Abhishek Jain, Head of Research, Arihant Capital Markets Ltd. He added that 12 percent of the PVR Inox revenue comes from Karnataka.
BUSINESS
Innovation hub, high quality talent: Why Nielsen's Karthik Rao is betting big on India
Nielsen CEO Karthik Rao, CTO Anil Goel and Gracenote CEO Jared Grusd spoke about why they are bullish on India’s tech talent, the company's global-local product strategy, and the role of artificial intelligence in their products.
BUSINESS
Holi makes a splash on travel, with bookings 25% up from last year
In order to ensure that domestic travel demand does not see a massive dip post Holi after the highs seen in February 2025, airlines are also offering discounts to customers to keep travel sentiment high for the remainder of 2024-25.
BUSINESS
Ajinkya Rahane bets big on AI and agritech as he ups his investor game
Cricketer Ajinkya Rahane is exploring bets in agri-tech and AI, and is looking to expand the pool of startups that he is investing in. Rahane told Moneycontrol that one of his latest investments in an Internet of Things (IoT) startup that appeared on the reality show Shark Tank India.
ENTERTAINMENT
Not enough female directors, producers in the mainstream, we need more, said Roy Kapur Films' Malvika Khatri
Khatri says time is right for more women to take the lead in direction and production, adding audience wants a powerful story and don't care if it is male-led or a female-led story
ENTERTAINMENT
India in finals of Champions Trophy is already a winner for broadcasters as ad rates rocket
Several new brands have tested waters during the Champions Trophy, setting the stage for IPL, which begins March 22. Marketers expect ad momentum to continue in IPL as well
TRENDS
Ranveer Allahbadia controversy: Influencers' rates drop, deals fall through as impact persists
The Beer Biceps fiasco continues to impact the influencer space with some marketers expecting the effect to be long term.
TRAVEL
ICC Champions Trophy: Travel package demand still high from Indians all over the world
The Indian economy is performing very well and people are spending on sports travel more than any other developing country, said Rakesh Patel, founder of Bharat Army Travels, the official ICC travel partner.
ENTERTAINMENT
Shattered Frames: Technicolor layoffs expose deepening crisis in India's VFX and animation industry
The lingering effect of artists' strike in Hollywood coupled with fewer original content being produced by VFX and animation studios has created challenging times for the creative industry in India.
ENTERTAINMENT
Over 2,000 Technicolor India artists left jobless as firm stops operations, offers no clarity on pay
While the company announced shutting down its US operations on Monday, there was no communication regarding the shutting down of the India operations. In India, the company has offices in Mumbai and Bengaluru and employs over 2,000 people while it has a global headcount of over 10,000 across France, the US, Canada and India.
ENTERTAINMENT
Technicolor's fade-out: India's VFX industry eyes spotlight amid uncertainty
In India, Technicolor has around 3,370 professionals as of February 2024, according to market research and data platform Tracxn.
