Netflix launches NextGen India Writers' Program to discover emerging storytellersNetflix is nurturing India's burgeoning storytelling talent with its new NextGen India Writers' Program. This initiative offers emerging sc...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
India emerges as AI opportunity hub, but UN panel warns of gaps in infrastructure, talent and safeguardsA UN-backed panel's initial report highlights India's AI healthcare successes but warns of a growing 'AI divide'. While India possesses tal...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
CCI clears RCB's $1.78-billion buyout by Aditya Birla Group, ToI consortiumThe Competition Commission of India has greenlit a massive $1.78 billion deal, allowing a consortium led by Aditya Birla Group and The Time...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
Zee Entertainment secures Germany's top-tier football league Bundesliga media rights in India for the next five yearsZee Entertainment Enterprises has secured exclusive Indian broadcast and digital rights for Germany's Bundesliga football league for five y...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Legacy studios bet on mobile-first entertainment for next growth phaseIndia's established media giants like Yash Raj Films, Zee Entertainment, and Saregama are strategically investing in digital-first platform...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Zee Entertainment gets govt nod for Rs 418-cr investment from Invesco fundZee Entertainment has secured a significant Rs 418 crore foreign investment from OFI Global China Fund LLC, marking the fund's return after...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
At Sid's Farm, a quality-first approach sets the standard.Sid's Farm is strengthening consumer trust through rigorous daily quality checks and a parent-first approach to dairy production. The compa...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Yash Raj Films makes first bet on vertical entertainment with Rusk Media investmentYash Raj Films is venturing into the burgeoning digital-first entertainment space with a strategic investment in Rusk Media. This move sign...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Lights, camera, AI: For entertainment companies, a prompt may come with copyright headacheIndian entertainment firms are heavily investing in AI for content creation, but a lack of clear copyright laws is creating significant own...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
FM radio: Tuned out of news, tuned into crisis, seeks reformsIndia's FM radio industry faces a crisis, with companies surrendering licenses due to government restrictions and competition from digital ...
28 Jun, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Hyderabad Economic Forum 2026 brings together 500+ leaders at SAS ITOWER to chart the city’s next growth chapterHyderabad's economic future took center stage at the inaugural Hyderabad Economic Forum 2026, themed 'One City. One Vision. Infinite Possib...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Pocket FM shuts Pocket TV as rivals get aggressive on microdramaAudio entertainment firm Pocket FM is shutting down its microdrama vertical, Pocket TV, to concentrate on its core audio dramas and interna...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Hollywood gets into the microdrama race as mobile-first storytelling draws stars and major studiosHollywood is diving headfirst into the world of microdramas, following the massive success of Issa Rae's 'Screen Time', which racked up an ...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
IndiaMART doubles down on AI to curb fake listings, improve buyer interactionIn a bold move, IndiaMART is ramping up its AI-related budget, with plans to double its expenditure biannually. This funding will be direct...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Sarvam gets state backing; Andy Jassy’s India visitHappy Thursday! The Indian government may soon end up taking a stake in Sarvam AI. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
25 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Bodhi Tree Multimedia bags Assam government mandate to build state OTT platformBodhi Tree Multimedia will spearhead Assam's official digital content platform, a significant move into platform ownership and recurring re...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Sebi weighs allowing celebrity endorsements for market entitiesSEBI is proposing a significant overhaul of advertising rules for financial entities, aiming for a unified framework. The changes would all...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.06 AM IST