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India's content investment surge fuels race to nurture new writing talent
India's booming entertainment sector, with a projected $2.65 billion investment, is actively seeking new screenwriting talent. Major players like Netflix, Zee Entertainment, and NFDC are launching programs to discover and nurture emerging writers nationwide. This push aims to diversify storytelling and create fresh intellectual property to meet the growing demand for original content across the country.

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot Race: Lionel Messi Moves Clear After Record-Breaking Goal Against Cape Verde
Lionel Messi moved to seven goals at the FIFA World Cup 2026 to extend his lead in the Golden Boot race.
As food inflation bites, Nestle turns to smaller cities to drive growth
Nestle India is strategically focusing on tier-2 and tier-3 markets for growth, anticipating rising consumption in these areas. Despite facing uneven demand and rising commodity costs in FY26, the company is investing in rural and semi-urban markets to drive future consumption. Nestle India reported a nearly 15% domestic sales increase, driven by volume growth and market share gains, as it navigates a dynamic economic landscape.

KPIT Tech shares plunge 25% in five days to nearly four-year low after weak revenue outlook. Is the worst over?
KPIT Technologies shares dropped 25% to ₹558.65 this week following a weak business outlook, wiping out ₹5,061 crore in market capitalisation. Brokerages downgraded the stock amid concerns over revenue declines and uncertain recovery, while the stock has already lost 52.35% so far in 2026.

Indian IT Firms Ramp Up AI Hiring By 16% Even As Overall Tech Jobs Shrink
AI and machine learning jobs grew by 25% in 14 industries, according to a Naukri study.
Late kick-offs drag FIFA World Cup 2026 TV ad volumes down 14% in India
The FIFA World Cup 2026 saw a significant drop in linear TV advertising in India, with unfavorable match timings and a paywall on ZEE5 impacting viewership. Connected TV, however, emerged as a winner, attracting a wider range of advertisers and brands due to its ability to target affluent, urban football fans. This shift highlights changing digital consumption habits among the sport's growing audience in India.
Dabur Q1 updates: Co expects double-digit revenue growth as rural demand stays ahead of urban
Dabur India anticipates a significant boost in its first-quarter profit, driven by strategic price hikes that effectively countered rising inflation and packaging costs. The company noted resilient consumer sentiment despite global challenges, with sequential improvements in business performance. Strong double-digit growth is projected across key international markets like Egypt and Turkey, alongside robust expansion in India's rural demand and emerging sales channels.

Dabur expects double-digit revenue, profit growth in Q1 as FMCG demand stays strong
Dabur India expects to report double-digit growth in consolidated revenue and profit for Q1 FY27, driven by near double-digit growth in its India FMCG business, high-teen expansion in international operations and strong momentum across foods, hair care and digital channels. Rural demand continued to outpace urban markets, while calibrated price hikes helped offset higher input costs.

Top Gainers & Losers on 3 July: Zensar Tech, HFCL, IndusInd Bank, Muthoot Finance, Lupin among top gainers - livemint.com
Top Gainers & Losers on 3 July: Zensar Tech, HFCL, IndusInd Bank, Muthoot Finance, Lupin among top gainerslivemint.com

Mtar Tech, BEL, Paras Defence: Defence stocks volatile ahead of DAC meeting; what investors should know - Upstox
Mtar Tech, BEL, Paras Defence: Defence stocks volatile ahead of DAC meeting; what investors should knowUpstox

Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex up 350 pts, Nifty above 24,300 as IT stocks extend rally; HCL Tech jumps 7% - BusinessLine
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex up 350 pts, Nifty above 24,300 as IT stocks extend rally; HCL Tech jumps 7%BusinessLine
Tata Motors partners with Welspun Renewable Energy to develop 86 MW wind-solar hybrid project
Tata Motors has joined forces with Welspun Renewable Energy to develop an 86 MW wind-solar hybrid project. This initiative will power four of Tata Motors' manufacturing plants in Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Karnataka with clean electricity. The project aims to generate 200 million units of green power annually, significantly reducing carbon emissions and supporting the company's sustainability goals.