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MUMBAI: India's auto sector advertisers are shifting gears. Television is losing ground, digital is surging, print is booming and radio is quietly doubling up -- that is the headline finding from TAM AdEx's cross-media advertising recap for 2025, covering January to December across TV, print, radio and digital. The television story is one of steady retreat. Auto sector ad volumes on TV fell 22 per cent in 2025 compared to 2021, with Q2 and Q4 of 2025 posting moderate declines of 12 per cent and ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Forget the overpriced airport shop. Travellers rushing through departures at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport can now order essentials on their phones and have them delivered within minutes, right to their gate. Adani Airport Holdings Limited, India's largest private airport operator, has partnered with quick commerce platform Blinkit to launch what the two companies claim is India's first in-terminal quick commerce service. The service is live at Terminal 2, d ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The winds of change appear to be blowing through Kerala's political landscape and this time, they seem to favour the United Democratic Front. A comprehensive mega opinion survey conducted by Manorama News in partnership with CVoter projects a potential comeback for the UDF in the upcoming Kerala Legislative Assembly Elections 2026. The survey, covering all 140 constituencies with a massive sample size of nearly 90,000 respondents, predicts the UDF could win between 69 and 81 seats. The ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Maruti Suzuki has once again steered straight into the record books, delivering its strongest sales performance ever in a financial year. In March 2026, the company sold a total of 225,251 units, taking its full-year FY 2025-26 sales to a record 2,422,713 units. This marks the highest-ever annual sales figure for India's largest carmaker. Domestic sales in March stood at 169,428 units, comprising 166,219 passenger vehicles and 3,209 light commercial vehicles. Sales to other OEMs added 8, ...Read More >
GURUGRAM: Hyundai Motor India Limited has closed its fourth quarter on a high. The Gurugram-based carmaker posted domestic sales of 1,66,578 units in Q4 FY2025-26, its highest-ever quarterly domestic tally since inception, representing an 8.5 per cent year-on-year jump. The numbers get better when exports are added in. Total quarterly sales, including exports of 41,697 units, a 9.4 per cent year-on-year rise, came in at 2,08,275 units for the January to March 2026 period, up 8.7 per cent year-o ...Read More >
MUMBAI: In a move that signals shifting tides in the global content business, Brunico Communications has announced it will discontinue its US events portfolio from 2027, bringing the curtain down on marquee gatherings such as the Kidscreen Summit, Realscreen Summit and NATPE Global. The decision marks the end of an era for Kidscreen Summit, a cornerstone of the children's media industry for nearly 30 years. The annual event has long served as a hub for creators, broadcasters, streamers and buye ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Meta appears to be doubling down on subscriptions, quietly testing a new premium tier called Instagram Plus that brings a mix of privacy, control and visibility tools to everyday users of Instagram. Unlike Meta Verified, which is geared towards creators and businesses, the new offering is aimed squarely at regular users who want a little more control over how they show up and what they see on the platform. At the heart of Instagram Plus is a rethink of Stories, the app's most widely us ...Read More >
MUMBAI: IndiGo has tapped Willie Walsh as its next chief executive officer, signalling a decisive push to expand its global footprint and steady operations after a turbulent start to the year. Walsh, currently director general of the International Air Transport Association, will take over the top job subject to regulatory approvals. His tenure at IATA is set to conclude on July 31, 2026, with his joining at IndiGo expected by August 3, 2026. The appointment follows the exit of Pieter Elbers, w ...Read More >
MUMBAI: When the digital walls go up, even the cleverest escape routes can find themselves quietly blocked and Apple has just helped seal a few more in Russia. Apple has removed several VPN and proxy applications from its App Store in Russia as authorities intensify efforts to control internet access. The delisting includes apps such as Streisand, V2Box, v2RayTun and Happ Proxy Utility, which were popular among advanced users for setting up private proxy connections and bypassing restrictions. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's tax landscape shifts gears on Tuesday. The Income-tax Act, 2025, which replaces the Income-tax Act, 1961, comes into force from April 1, 2026, alongside a clutch of budgetary measures that will be felt by traders, tourists, technology firms and ordinary taxpayers alike. The new Act is not a reinvention of tax policy so much as a tidying up of it. Gone is the unwieldy distinction between the assessment year and the previous year; in its place comes a single "tax year" framewor ...Read More >
MUMBAI: When your ice cream business gets a fresh scoop of leadership, things are bound to get even cooler and Kwality Wall's has just done exactly that. Kwality Wall's (India) Limited (KWIL), now part of The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC), has announced the appointment of Abhijit Bhattacharya and Tahir Toloy Tanridagli to its Board of Directors. The appointments, effective 30 March, follow TMICC HoldCo's acquisition of a controlling 61.90 per cent stake in KWIL. Mr Abhijit Bhattacharya has b ...Read More >
MUMBAI: A high-profile trademark dispute is brewing in the entertainment world as Las Vegas performer Maren Wade has filed a lawsuit against global pop star Taylor Swift over the title of her latest album. Filed on March 30 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the suit accuses Swift and UMG Recordings of trademark infringement, false designation and unfair competition. At the centre of the dispute is Swift's chart-topping album The Life of a Showgirl, released in O ...Read More >
MUMBAI: It has been a dramatic week for Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Even as the espionage thriller smashes box office records, a piracy scare briefly threatened to steal its thunder after a full-length version surfaced on YouTube. The leak emerged on March 30 via a channel titled "A2z movie", which uploaded what appeared to be a cam-recorded print of the film. Clocking in at nearly three hours and 49 minutes, the footage was reportedly blurry but complete enough to spark spoilers and fan outrage o ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Kwality Wall's (India) Limited has entered a new chapter, with The Magnum Ice Cream Company HoldCo 1 Netherlands B.V. acquiring a controlling 61.9 per cent stake from a clutch of Unilever PLC-led entities, marking a significant shift in ownership. The transaction, completed on March 30, 2026, follows a share purchase agreement signed in June 2025. The incoming promoter picked up over 145 crore equity shares, effectively taking control of the company and being formally classified as its ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Jubilant FoodWorks Limited has decided not to renew its franchise agreement for Dunkin' in India, marking the end of a 15-year run for the American coffee and baked goods chain in the country under its stewardship. The decision was approved by the company's board at a meeting held on Monday and formally disclosed to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The current development agreement, signed in February 2011, is set to expire on December 31, 2026. Rather than ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Havas Media Network India has secured the integrated media mandate for Aakash Educational Services Limited, following a competitive multi-agency pitch, signalling a fresh push by the education major to sharpen its reach among students nationwide. The mandate will be jointly handled by PivotRoots and Arena Media, both part of the Havas network. Together, they will roll out a full-spectrum media strategy designed to boost AESL's visibility across digital and traditional platforms. At ...Read More >
MUMBAI: When the doughnuts stop turning and the coffee goes cold, even a global giant like Dunkin' can find the Indian market a tough brew to crack. Jubilant Foodworks has decided not to renew its franchise agreement with Dunkin' when the pact expires on 31 December 2026, according to a Reuters report. The operator, best known for running Domino's outlets in India, said it would evaluate options for its existing Dunkin' stores, including a potential sale or transfer of franchise rights, in consu ...Read More >
MUMBAI: When the rulebook gets an upgrade, even the internet might need to sit up and pay attention because India's digital regulators are clearly not scrolling idly. India's technology regulators have proposed a fresh set of amendments to the country's digital media and intermediary liability framework, seeking to expand oversight of online content and formalise the government's authority to issue binding directions to platforms. In a notice issued on 30 March, the Ministry of Electronics and ...Read More >
MUMBAI: MS Dhoni has invested in Kuku and joined its short-form drama app Kuku TV as brand ambassador, signalling a high-profile bet on India's fast-growing AI-led content space. Kuku, a mobile-first storytelling platform, operates across formats with apps such as Kuku TV for micro-dramas, Kuku FM for audio content and Guru for learning-led entertainment. Founded in 2018, the company has scaled rapidly, crossing 350 million installs and building a catalogue of over 20,000 titles across multiple ...Read More >
MUMBAI: CNBC has unveiled a refreshed brand identity across its India network, introducing a new logo and visual system that reflects a more modern, digital-first direction. The rebrand was officially revealed at the India Business Leader Awards held in Mumbai on March 14, marking the first public showcase of the updated design at one of the network's most prominent platforms. The overhaul is among the most visible brand updates for CNBC in recent years, aimed at aligning its look and feel wit ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the de ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Brighter smiles are set to light up classrooms across Haryana as Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited joins hands with the Government of Haryana to take oral health education to 57 lakh school children. The collaboration expands Colgate's flagship Bright Smiles, Bright Futures programme, a global initiative that already reaches more than 10 million children annually across India. Now, Haryana's pupils are next in line for a lesson that promises to last a lifetime. At its heart, the par ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Mumbai's civic bosses have turned up the heat on a big-ticket sequel. The BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) has moved to blacklist Aditya Dhar's B62 Studios after a string of safety and permit breaches during the shoot in Mumbai. The message is blunt. Flout the rules, forfeit the privileges. Officials cite repeated violations, including lit torches in a high-security heritage zone, a drone flown without clearance, location changes, a terrace used without permits, and two generato ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Pizza Hut has launched Crafted Flatzz, a new pizza format backed by a campaign film featuring Indian cricketers Shivam Dube, Varun Chakravarthy and Harshit Rana. Moving away from the traditional round base, Crafted Flatzz comes in an oval shape with a thin, crisp and lighter crust, designed to be generously topped and easy to share. Pizza Hut positions the product as an "all-rounder", combining bold flavours with a less heavy eating experience. The campaign leans into India's cricke ...Read More >
MUMBAI: KRBL isn't just cooking rice, it's serving up a hearty profit platter even as some costs bubble over. The Delhi-based basmati giant reported consolidated profit after tax of Rs 169.97 crore for the quarter ended 31 December 2025, down slightly from Rs 172.11 crore a year earlier, despite a revenue dip. Revenue from operations stood at Rs 1,476.93 crore (down from Rs 1,681.90 crore), with other income Rs 24.62 crore, pushing total income to Rs 1,501.55 crore. Expenses totalled Rs 1,272.8 ...Read More >
Mandya (Karnataka) [India], July 19 (ANI): A vehicle in the convoy of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar overturned on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway near Mandya district on Saturday, leaving two police personnel injured. Shivakumar, who was following the escort vehicle in his own car, was unharmed in the incident, said officials. Also Read | Chandan Mishra Murder: 5 Held in West Bengal, Prime Suspects Manage to Flee, Say Police. The incident occurred near Goudahalli-T.M. Hosur wh ...Read More >
MUMBAI: India's cinemas have found their groove and the numbers are singing. The first half of 2025 has grossed Rs 5,723 crore at the domestic box office, marking a 14 per cent jump over the same period last year, according to the newly released India Box Office Report by Ormax Media. That puts it just Rs 12 crore short of the 2022 January-June record, signalling a cinema resurgence powered not by a few blockbusters, but a wide net of Rs 100 crore-plus earners. A total of 17 films crossed the R ...Read More >
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