BUSINESS
Mobile Premier League to use over $35 mn for growth in India
The 7-month-old eSports company raised USD 35.5 million earlier this week.
BUSINESS
Dream11 having a dream run with cricket frenzy at its peak
The fantasy sports platform is betting big on the ICC World Cup and is the exclusive official fantasy game partner of ICC.
BUSINESS
Kalank not a loss-making venture despite disappointing box office
The film's opening weekend business at Rs 31 crore remained dull as trade experts estimated the film to garner Rs 100 crore in five days of its release.
ENTERTAINMENT
Will DocuBay's entry give more recognition to documentaries in India?
While some say that in India, there is no culture of documentaries, others believe that non-fictional films have a thriving market in the country.
BUSINESS
Bollywood's box office success in China is not restricted to Andhadhun
Among the highest grossers in China, Dangal, Secret Superstar and Bajrangi Bhaijaan are in the top league.
BUSINESS
Video streaming platforms focus on category building to tap into niche genres
There is a decent amount of content viewing during travel time which is not necessarily a form conducive to 6-8 hours of binge- watching.
BUSINESS
Kalank likely to collect Rs 100 crore in five days but sees a sharp drop on day two
It looks like the film will garner stronger business in the coming days.
BUSINESS
Furore over TikTok: Is banning the app the right fix?
The ban hasn’t gone down well with a lot of people, including the Internet Freedom Foundation, which said that it is concerned that app bans may slowly emerge as a standard practice.
BUSINESS
Unperturbed by wave of 'originals', HOOQ wants to stick to English, Hollywood content
The platform, which has 10,000 hours of international and Hollywood content, is also focusing on localising international content.
BUSINESS
YouTube Music makes competition more intense in the music streaming space in India
However, the real challenge for the OTT music players is to convert users into paid subscribers as around only one percent streamers opt for premium services.
BUSINESS
With the Modi biopic stalled, DC's Shazam maintains momentum in India, gets more time
The Warner Bros Pictures project that released in India on April 5 has gathered a total of Rs 16.60 crore in seven days of its release.
BUSINESS
With The Connect, Eros Now bringing entertainment to rural homes
The product is powered by four dimmable LED lights, two USB charge ports, 40W+ PV panel and has a rechargeable 15aH LiPO4 battery
BUSINESS
Lucifer's success in newer overseas markets to open more opportunities for Malayalam film industry
Film experts say that Lucifer has emerged a trendsetter for Malayalam films in the international market.
BUSINESS
ShemarooMe not to compete with Netflix, Amazon
The OTT platform, launched in February 2019, depends vastly on a library that has more than 3,000 hours of video content, Shemaroo CEO Hiren Gada said.
ENTERTAINMENT
Are Bollywood films beginning to saturate Chinese market? Andhadhun's business says otherwise
Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer Andhadhun, which released in China as 'Piano Player', is likely to hit the Rs 200 crore target in the neighboring nation.
BUSINESS
PhonePe betting big on sports this year, sees growth in transactions
Speaking to Moneycontrol, Ankit Gaur, director, online business, PhonePe, said: "It is early days of IPL and we have already started seeing growth in transactions."
BUSINESS
Single screens say yes to survival, no to hike in movie ticket prices in Karnataka
The exhibitors have now taken a stand of not increasing ticket prices – not only for Kannada films, but also for other language films.
BUSINESS
Sports sponsorship slows marginally in 2018, but cricket and emerging sports show strong growth
With plenty of sports events in 2019, it looks like sports celebrities will be the talk of the town and get prominent attention from both consumers and the advertising world.
BUSINESS
Will the new TRAI order actually prove beneficial for OTTs?
According to an EY 2019 report, OTT platforms are certain to benefit post the tariff order implementation due to an increased parity between television and OTT
BUSINESS
Children's cinema remains an untapped opportunity in India
While Hollywood has a lot to contribute, the children’s market in the Indian film industry is practically non-existent
BUSINESS
In the growing music streaming space, Hungama Music bets on customisation and regional tunes
The competition in the music streaming space is getting intense, especially after Spotfiy’s entry.
BUSINESS
India a major market for the podcast industry but lacks awareness
A podcast show by Cyrus Broacha now has its own official skill on Amazon Alexa
BUSINESS
From DLF to Vivo, here's how IPL's sponsorship story has changed in last 11 years
With the rise in viewership of the league, sponsorship rates have also gone up.
BUSINESS
Despite dip in visa frauds in 2018, VFS Global wants applicants to be careful
Last year, the company received over 560 complaints regarding fake jobs or immigration offers.
