JioHotstar, the video-streaming platform formed by merging Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema, aims to invest ₹4,000 crore in South India-focused content and the creator ecosystem over the next five years, with 1,500 hours of new programming scheduled for release within the next 12 months. The titles include the reality show Bigg Boss in all four southern…
Many hotel chains reported as much as 10% cancellations in bookings following the mass flight cancellations that affected business, weddings, and holiday plans. The October-December quarter is a critical travel season in the country, with weddings and family holidays typically scheduled during the winter months. “We saw a lot of cancellations and are still facing…
The borrower hadn’t answered the adviser’s call that morning. But he had responded to an automated interactive voice response (IVR), leaving a short message that said his daughter was in the hospital. So, when Manoj called, he did not open with the overdue amount, and instead said, “Sir, how is your daughter doing?” He noticed…
The shift is already evident among Indian IT companies that built agency-like businesses after 2017 to ride the digital boom. Now, with automation lowering costs and accelerating creative output, the long-term viability of these units is coming under question. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Info Edge (India) Ltd, which owns Naukri, and Accenture Plc are among…
Experts said if advertising is to effectively make a mark and grab mindshare, the poor ad experiences must be dealt with urgently. However, rectifying the matter will be challenging. For one, OTTs use CPM, or cost per mille (cost per thousand) as the basis of advertising. This is a pricing model where the advertiser pays…
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Bank Holiday Today, 9 December: Banks will be closed today, 9 December, in Kerala due to the first phase of the Kerala local body elections. There is no bank holiday in other parts of India, according to the RBI bank holiday calendar. Bank holidays differ from region to region, depending on festivals or other special…
The move signals a strategic reimagining of stations as commercial assets, not just transit points. For the Railways, branded outlets promise higher non-fare revenue and a cleaner, more standardized passenger experience. For QSR chains grappling with a 12-18 month demand slowdown, especially in metros, stations represent a rare growth frontier: guaranteed footfall, zero customer acquisition…
Filmmaker Farah Khan runs a YouTube channel dedicated to food, while Shilpa Shetty has built a strong fitness and wellness brand. Sameera Reddy, with her humorous mom-life videos, has become a case study in vulnerability-driven engagement. Comedians like Bharti Singh and television personalities such as Archana Puran Singh have also leveraged YouTube to showcase behind-the-scenes…
Over the past 12 to 18 months, firms from DMI Alternatives and Ascertis Credit to Motilal Oswal Alternates, ASK Group, True North, Edelweiss, Multiples Alternate Asset Management, Prabhudas Lilladhar and Vivriti Asset Management have launched new funds, while heavyweights such as Blackstone Group and Bandhan AMC are setting up dedicated platforms. The National Investment and…