Deepika Padukone's hit debut film made Shah Rukh Khan say he'd have to 'pay her more'. What was actress' salary for Om Shanti Om?Deepika Padukone's journey from her Kannada debut in Aishwarya to becoming one of Bollywood's biggest stars began long before Om Shanti Om....
29 Jun, 2026, 07.20 AM 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
From export bans to price crashes: Why onion farmers need more than buffer stock purchasesRecent hikes in procurement price have provided little relief, according to stakeholders, as onion farmers argue that prices are still belo...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Kunal Shah named WhatsApp global CEO as Meta takes $900 million stake in CredMeta enters the cap table of fintech co-valued at $4.5 billion post-money; Miten Sampat is interim CEO. The funding comprises about $400 mi...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Kunal Shah’s WhatsApp coronation is a masterclass in dealmakingShah is stepping down as Cred’s chief executive, with finance and strategy head Miten Sampat taking over on an interim basis. Shah becomes ...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
Kunal Shah’s WhatsApp win; India bourses insulated from AI boomIn bagging the top job at WhatsApp, Cred’s Kunal Shah has done what no Indian entrepreneur could do. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
23 Jun, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Investors expecting 15-20% returns may be disappointed: Rajeev ThakkarInvestors should brace for lower nominal equity returns, as corporate profit growth moderates, according to PPFAS Mutual Fund's Rajeev Thak...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Mumbai's HR College graduate earned just Rs 15 lakh from his first film, worked as ad copywriter before acting. Now, he is India's highest-paid actor, ahead of SRK, Allu Arjun and RajinikanthRanveer Singh has reportedly become India's highest-paid actor, surpassing industry giants like Shah Rukh Khan and Rajinikanth. This remark...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Telugu director just beat Hollywood's Clint Eastwood record with his comeback movie. How he brought his 40-year dream to lifeLegendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao has made history with his 61st directorial venture, Sing Geetham, a musical fantasy released a...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 63: This engine parts maker is now chasing aerospace, defenceSome auto ancillary stories are best understood by products. This one is best understood by buckets. The first bucket is still old auto, an...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Advertisers bet on movie stars to stand out in IPL 2026 seasonCelebrity ads surged 34% during IPL 19, making up 61% of total ad volumes. This happened even as fewer advertisers participated. IPL remain...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
GIFT City investment: Here’s how resident Indians can invest in global stocks, ETFs, and mutual fundsIndian investors can now access global stocks, mutual funds, and bonds through GIFT City, India's first smart city and International Financ...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Zee puts FIFA World Cup behind paywall to grow subscriber baseZEE5 is offering dedicated FIFA World Cup subscription packs. Viewers will buy these packs directly. This strategy aims to boost ZEE5 subsc...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.08 AM IST
Clouds, algorithms and local voices: Inside the FIFA World Cup's broadcast makeoverThe 2026 World Cup is changing how we watch sports. Instead of one global broadcast, each fan gets a unique experience. This means local ad...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
Education policy failure is being dressed up as innovation, employer abdication as a skills gapIndian universities are failing to equip graduates with needed skills. Private firms now offer expensive courses, creating a barrier for ma...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Trai plan to regulate internet TV triggers pushback from OTT, broadcaster groupsIn a bid to regulate, India's telecom authority TRAI is exploring potential guidelines for online television services, sparking a backlash ...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
India’s audio streaming apps pivot to 'hybrid' model to drive paid subscriptionsThe landscape of audio streaming in India is undergoing a transformation with a dynamic hybrid model gaining traction. Services are blendin...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST