The biggest payday from a concert may lie in the ₹899 spent beyond each ₹100 ticketLive concerts play a crucial role in stimulating local economies, driving substantial spending while simultaneously promoting emotional wel...
26 Oct, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Music comes home: Inside India’s growing market for intimate music gigsWith the formation of Upstairs With Us, Sukanya Banerjee and Tejas Jaishankar aim to bring classical musicians into the comfort of people's...
19 Oct, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Christmas cheer, but caution remains: Exporters welcome US tariff relief, keep diversification plansUS President Donald Trump’s decision to waive proposed tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian oil has eased uncertainty for Indian expo...
18 Oct, 2026, 04.00 AM IST
The Street feels global heatBond markets are imposing fiscal discipline on governments as borrowing levels increase amid geopolitical tensions and rising inflation. Ce...
01 Oct, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Mizoram’s Anthurium Festival returns, bringing flowers, adventure and Mizo heritage together in a new tourism experiencePresented by Mizoram Tourism in association with the Department of Horticulture, Government of Mizoram, the festival, being held from Octob...
01 Oct, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
How is Gen Z affording iPhones, cafés and weekend plans on Rs 30,000-50,000? CA explains the uncomfortable truthCA Nitin Kaushik explains why Gen Z’s expensive-looking lifestyle does not necessarily indicate higher wealth. iPhones, branded sneakers, c...
11 Sep, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Eternal helped you save time. Now it wants to help you spend itEternal’s District is betting India’s next consumer internet boom will come from helping people spend time outside home. As dining, shoppin...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-Luminati Tour 2024 pumped Rs 943 crore into India’s concert economyLarge-format live concerts are proving to be significant economic drivers in India. Diljit Dosanjh's recent tour generated an estimated Rs ...
05 Mar, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Airbnb insights reveals how music-led experiences are shaping India’s Gen Z travel cultureYoung Indians are increasingly planning trips around music concerts and festivals. This trend is driving travel decisions for Gen Z. They a...
06 Jan, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Coldplay concert in Ahmedabad generated economic impact of Rs 641 croreA Coldplay concert in Ahmedabad generated a Rs 641 crore economic impact, including Rs 392 crore direct infusion, showcasing the potential ...
30 Apr, 2025, 09.20 PM IST
Coldplay's Ahmedabad concerts created economic impact of Rs 641 crore: ReportColdplay's 'Music Of The Spheres' concerts in Ahmedabad significantly boosted India's concert economy, generating an estimated overall econ...
30 Apr, 2025, 08.46 PM IST
Guns N' Roses N' Money: Concerts have become big money spinnersGuns N' Roses will perform at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse in May, drawing significant anticipation following India's recent concert boom ...
12 Mar, 2025, 08.23 PM IST
How Coldplay contradiction is playing out in Indian economyColdplay set a record with 1.34 lakh attendees at the Ahmedabad concert, surpassing previous records by Diljit Dosanjh and Justin Bieber. W...
29 Jan, 2025, 09.29 PM IST
2024's biggest concerts: Ed Sheeran, Diljit Dosanjh, Dua Lipa & Maroon 5 take over India’s music sceneLive entertainment in India surged in 2024. Over 30,000 live events took place, with high demand driven by young audiences. Notable perform...
28 Dec, 2024, 06.51 PM IST
Dua Lipa, Coldplay & Ed Sheeran's India jam sessions may add extra groove to economyIndia's burgeoning middle class and youthful population are fueling a surge in demand for live international music. Top artists like Dua Li...
06 Dec, 2024, 02.58 PM IST
Concert boom to boost economy: ReportConcerts in India are expected to boost spending and private final consumption expenditure. Key sectors like hospitality, transportation, a...
04 Dec, 2024, 12.15 AM IST