Reliance bets big on AI to drive next phase of growth for entertainment businessReliance Industries is making artificial intelligence central to its media and entertainment business. The company aims to be India's top e...
Dish TV FY26 loss widens as subscription revenue shrinks amid OTT pressureDish TV India faced a significant financial setback in FY26, reporting a wider consolidated loss. Subscription revenue saw a sharp decline ...
Ad slowdown dulls impact of HC relief on TV landing page revenuesBroadcasters face a tough advertising market. The Kerala High Court's decision on TV ratings provides temporary relief for cable and DTH op...
Double Tap Films takes 21 Hindi microdramas global with TikTok partnershipDouble Tap Films, a Pratilipi studio, is distributing 21 Indian microdrama shows on TikTok in the US, Canada, Brazil, and Japan. This marks...
India’s TV industry faces deeper pressure as viewers, advertisers move onlineIndia's television industry is facing significant challenges. Advertising demand is slowing, and fewer people are subscribing to pay-TV. Vi...
India's consumption story changes track as OTT, travel and premium phones outpace staples: ReportThe report titled "The Great Consumption Shift" said, "Indian wallet has moved from cereal to data to OTT to mobiles," highlighting how Ind...
Cable TV operators win interim relief as Kerala HC pauses TRP overhaul ruleThe Kerala High Court has put a hold on a new government rule. This rule excluded viewership from default channels, known as landing pages,...
Maharashtra govt to introduce single-window clearance system for live events, concertsMaharashtra is set to launch a single-window clearance system for live events. This initiative aims to simplify and speed up approvals for ...
Zee always open to unlocking value in music business, says CEO Punit GoenkaZee Entertainment Enterprises is exploring ways to boost its music business, Zee Music Company. Options include separating it into a new co...
Cable, DTH vs streaming: Battle lines drawn at Trai over FAST TV rulesIndia's old television distributors and new digital companies are in a regulatory fight. The debate is about whether internet-delivered TV ...
India’s influencer marketing industry to reach Rs 5,000 crore by 2027 as creator economy formalises: Kofluence reportThe creator economy in India is swiftly evolving into a robust and organised sector. Brands are stepping up their accountability, while cre...
The big screen’s back in spotlight as Rs 13,000 crore box-office revival fades OTT boomIndian cinema is back to prioritizing movie theaters. Films now stream much later after their big screen debut. This shift is driven by stu...
Box office boom pushes film industry back to theatre-first strategyIndian cinema is returning to a theatrical-first release model. Streaming platforms are reducing spending, and studios are focusing on box ...
Streaming firms eye one-stop shops to build scale and profitabilityAmazon's integration of MX Player with Prime Video signals a trend towards unified streaming platforms in India. This move aims to reduce c...
Tips Music promoters eye stake sale; talks with Universal stalledTips Music promoters are seeking to sell a minority stake to fund film content investments and strengthen music rights control. Previous ta...
Microdrama apps chase telco bundles as subscription growth lags despite download surgeMicrodrama platforms are partnering with telecom operators to combat market fragmentation and boost subscriptions. With over 20 apps and si...
Frodoh partners Chaupal to launch 'first-screen' monetisation framework for OTT platformsAdTech firm Frodoh and regional OTT platform Chaupal have launched an innovative 'first-screen monetisation' framework for connected TVs. T...