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Ola, Uber, Rapido Services Shut In Maharashtra? Government Reacts To Viral Social Media Claims
The Transport Commissioner has also sent a letter to the Cyber Crime department.
ICC net surplus rises 15% to $543 million in 2025 despite revenue dip
The International Cricket Council (ICC) saw its net surplus jump to $543.3 million in 2025. This increase came as event costs significantly decreased. Total revenue saw a slight fall. ICC members' funds nearly doubled, showing strong financial health. The governing body is preparing for its next media rights cycle.
AI, connected TV, programmatic buying reshape India’s digital ad market
India's digital advertising is transforming as artificial intelligence, programmatic buying, connected TV, and retail media are merging. Marketers are moving budgets from traditional TV to digital. This shift has created a major opportunity for automated and AI-driven advertising.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd gains for third straight session
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd is quoting at Rs 95.86, up 1.35% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is down 17.22% in last one year as compared to a 0.68% slide in NIFTY and a 4.56% slide in the Nifty Media index.
Zee Entertainment sues Reliance-Disney over alleged music copyright breach
Zee Entertainment has sued the Reliance-Disney joint venture. Zee alleges the company used its copyrighted music without permission after license agreements ended. Zee is seeking $3 million in damages. The lawsuit highlights growing disputes over content rights in India's media market.
Mega deals less likely, but media M&A show to stay strong in 2026
Media and entertainment deals will remain strong in 2026. Transactions will focus on content, gaming, sports, and AI companies with intellectual property. Most deals will be mid-sized. The sector saw significant activity in 2025, with deal volumes rising. Value creation will be driven by content, IP, and platform consolidation. Digital advertising will also see more mergers and acquisitions.
Hathway Cable ropes in Gurjeev Singh Kapoor as CEO
Hathway Cable and Datacom has a new chief executive officer. Gurjeev Singh Kapoor will take over from Tavinderjit Singh Panesar. Kapoor brings extensive experience from the media and entertainment sector. Panesar is retiring after a long tenure with the company. This leadership change occurs as the cable industry faces digital competition.
Sensex jumps 939 pts, Nifty tops 23,400 on value buying in large caps
Domestic equity benchmarks ended sharply higher on Monday, supported by value buying in select large-cap stocks as investors assessed the potential fallout of the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. Sentiment improved after media reports indicated that Donald Trump is likely to announce in the coming days the formation of an international coalition to escort commercial shipping vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, as the conflict with Iran enters its third week. U.S. officials reportedly said the White House could unveil the initiative as early as this week. However, overall sentiment remained cautious amid persistent FII outflows and elevated crude oil prices due to ongoing tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States. The Nifty closed above the 23,400 mark, led by gains in auto, financial services and private banking stocks.
India Record Third T20 World Cup Win: From Tendulkar To Kohli, Congratulatory Messages Pour In
Congratulatory messages poured in from across the sporting and entertainment worlds after India clinched the 2026 T20 World Cup title, with former cricketers, current stars and celebrities taking to social media to celebrate the historic triumph.
Air India and IndiGo partially resume flights on select long-haul routes
Passenger complaints are being tracked through the Passenger Assistance Control Room (PACR), the ministry said. "A total of 559 grievances have been addressed during this period through AirSewa, social media platforms and dedicated helpline calls, in coordination with airlines and concerned stakeholders."
Slow motion: US companies cautious amid India's mega M&E Boom
American media giants are rethinking their India strategy. Recent years saw major players like Disney and Paramount adjust their stakes or exit operations. Lionsgate sold its streaming service. These moves reflect the challenges of India's competitive media landscape. Companies are now focusing more on content licensing rather than direct investment in local platforms.
Turning point is here as AI can help Indian media's share in global pie to explode, Uday Shankar says
Despite India's massive media industry, it hasn't achieved global content dominance due to capital constraints, Uday Shankar said. However, he believes AI offers a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" for India to become a content leader by reducing production costs, enhancing consumer interaction, and enabling dynamic commerce, urging the industry to embrace disruption.