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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.
Union Cabinet approves six-lane Dwarka tunnel, Kanpur-Kabrai highway worth Rs 14,115 crore
The Union Cabinet has greenlit two significant highway projects totaling over Rs 14,000 crore. A six-lane tunnel will soon connect Dwarka Expressway to South Delhi, easing congestion and boosting urban mobility. Additionally, a new greenfield highway will link Kanpur and Kabrai in Uttar Pradesh, promising faster travel and improved logistics for regional economic growth.
Accel, Nikhil Kamath-backed Sarla Aviation completes flight test campaign of demo e-aircraft
Bengaluru-based Sarla Aviation, backed by Nikhil Kamath, has successfully completed flight tests for its electric aircraft technology demonstrator, Sylla. This milestone precedes the planned 2028 launch of their full air taxi, Shunya. Sylla 1.0 validated key engineering objectives, including vertical take-off and hover capabilities, marking a significant step for India's urban air mobility sector.
HUDCO Q1 Update: Loans sanctioned nearly double, disbursements up 28%; Stock up 2%
HUDCO has seen a sharp shift towards urban infrastructure financing, which now forms nearly 74% of the total loan book at the end of the previous financial year.
Slumdogs no more: Can tycoons take the Mumbai Model to other cities?
India's top business tycoons like Adani and Ambani are shifting focus from city outskirts to redeveloping Mumbai's older housing and slum areas. This strategic move, driven by scarce and expensive greenfield land, aims to transform decaying urban pockets. Major projects are underway, signaling a new era of large-scale urban regeneration that could serve as a model for cities nationwide.
Corporate giants turn to urban regeneration as redevelopment race intensifies
India's largest corporate houses are increasingly focusing on urban regeneration, shifting real estate focus from land acquisition to redevelopment. Giants like Reliance, Adani and JSW are aggressively bidding for projects involving old housing colonies and slum rehabilitation in Mumbai.
Omaxe to invest Rs 6,200 crore to expand the hospitality vertical
Omaxe is set to invest a substantial Rs 6,200 crore over the next 4-5 years, planning to launch 19 new hotels across five states. These developments, spanning nearly 5 million sq. ft. , will target urban centers, pilgrimage sites, and transit hubs, integrating with Omaxe's existing projects. The expansion aims to bolster recurring revenue and cater to diverse travel needs, with a significant focus on Uttar Pradesh.
Omaxe to plug Rs 6,200 cr in new dedicated hospitality vertical, plans 19 hotels in 5 states
Real estate giant Omaxe is launching a dedicated hospitality arm, planning 19 hotels across India within five years. The company will invest approximately Rs 6,200 crore, focusing on key urban centers and pilgrimage sites, with a significant presence planned in Uttar Pradesh. This expansion aims to integrate hospitality with existing developments and generate over Rs 1,000 crore in annual revenue upon stabilization.
Cooling products see mixed demand in June qtr; AC sales slump, beverages, ice cream stay resilient
Summer demand for products showed a mixed trend. While air-conditioner sales dipped due to unseasonal weather and rising prices, beverages, ice cream, and dairy products saw robust growth. Consumers are opting for more affordable refreshment options and impulse buys, with traditional hydration products also gaining popularity across urban and rural areas.
Adani to build mini cities around six airports with ₹20,000 crore investment
Adani Airport Holdings plans to invest over ₹20,000 crore in the first phase of airport city projects across six airports, combining hotels, offices, retail, entertainment and convention centres into integrated urban hubs connected to major transport networks.