New CPI series explained: What changed, why it matters, and what’s newIndia's statistics ministry has updated the Consumer Price Index (CPI) base year to 2024 from 2012, reflecting evolving household consumpti...
13 Feb, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
India’s retail inflation at 2.75% in January as housing, services gain weight in CPI basketIn January 2026, India's retail inflation rose to 2.75%, the first figure from an updated Consumer Price Index series. This development is ...
12 Feb, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
Inflation basket rejig: AirPods gain weight, food portion cutIndia's inflation measurement is getting a significant upgrade. New items like AirPods and hand sanitisers are joining the Consumer Price I...
31 Jan, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Food weight to decline to 36.75% in new CPI seriesIndia's new Consumer Price Index series, effective February 12, will reduce food and beverage weight to 36.75% from 45.86%, reflecting evol...
29 Jan, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
India to cut food weighting in CPI in new inflation seriesIndia is set to revise its inflation measurement, significantly reducing food's weight in the Consumer Price Index to 36.75%. This shift ai...
29 Jan, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Regional languages drive over 50% of India’s paid OTT marketRegional languages are now leading India's paid OTT subscriptions. South India, along with growing Marathi and Bangla markets, are driving ...
11 Dec, 2025, 12.37 PM IST
India’s microdrama platforms touch $500 million annual revenue run rateMumbai is experiencing a microdrama revolution, with over 550 titles rolling out, each offering a narrative experience in concise, auto-scr...
28 Oct, 2025, 07.11 PM IST
Earning Rs 1.8 lakh per month and still struggling to save? CA points out the financial mistake that leaves you broke every monthA viral post by CA Nitin Kaushik highlights how a Rs 1.8 lakh monthly salary in a metro city can feel insufficient due to high expenses. He...
27 Oct, 2025, 10.04 AM IST
Dish TV begins phasing out set-top box subsidies amid diversification pushDish TV is reducing set-top box subsidies to improve profitability and adapt to changing viewing habits. The company is investing in OTT, c...
09 Sep, 2025, 02.21 PM IST
Rs 25 lakh salary 'too little' for a family of 3, claims investor; Internet says 'get yourself tested'Investor Sourav Dutta sparked a heated debate on social media by claiming that a Rs 25 lakh annual salary is insufficient to sustain a fami...
14 Aug, 2024, 02.13 PM IST
Avoid switching off signal to DPOs, Trai urges pay-TV companiesThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has reportedly urged pay-TV broadcasters to refrain from disconnecting signals to distribu...
01 Apr, 2024, 04.35 PM IST
New consumption survey to track online expenses in bid to capture real economic pictureIndia's Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) will now include questions on people's subscription spending on OTT platforms, onli...
19 Jun, 2023, 06.20 AM IST
Will acquiring TV rights of ICC events lift shares of ZEE Entertainment?Kotak Institutional Equities said ZEE’s decision to acquire TV rights of ICC events (2024-27) for a likely $1.4-1.5 billion supports an eme...
01 Sep, 2022, 01.46 PM IST
Netflix likely to roll out live-streaming for unscripted, stand-up showsThe streamer is also considering broadcasting live-sporting events.
16 May, 2022, 04.05 PM IST
After the worst rout in two decades, is Netflix an attractive bet or headed for a dark winter?The company also pointed to increased inflation and the suspension of services in Russia as a major drag on performance. The company warned...
21 Apr, 2022, 04.43 PM IST
What should I consider when investing in mutual funds?Mutual funds pool in money from multiple investors and invest this money in securities like stocks, fixed-income instruments, gold, etc.
19 Apr, 2022, 04.05 PM IST
We are on track on promoter stake sale and hopefully will make an announcement very soon: Punit Goenka, Zee EntertainmentZee Entertainment is comfortable in delivering a 30% plus EBITDA margin, says Goenka.
16 Jan, 2019, 02.12 PM IST