Listed new-age internet firms brace for a costly ride as war clouds mathThe March quarter was largely stable for companies, with most firms reporting revenue growth in line with expectations and improving operat...
PVR INOX says nostalgia & FOMO brings audiences back to theatresMovie re-releases are gaining traction in theatres. Nostalgia and the fear of missing out are key drivers. Multiplexes are showcasing class...
QSR chains face margin pressure, not demand shock: Karan Taurani on fuel and LPG impactRising fuel and LPG prices are impacting India's consumption landscape unevenly. While some sectors like QSR face margin compression due to...
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...
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai OTT release details: Where will the Varun Dhawan starrer rom-com after theatrical runVarun Dhawan’s upcoming romantic comedy Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, co-starring Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde, is set to release in theat...
Quick commerce turns the corner; Karan Taurani picks Eternal, Trent, and Nykaa as top consumption betsIndia's consumption sector is changing. Companies are now focusing on profits, not just growth. Quick commerce players like Blinkit are lea...
‘It is never a clash with you’: Varun Dhawan reacts to Janhvi Kapoor teasing him over Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai and Peddi releasing on same dayJanhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan are set for a friendly box office clash in June. Janhvi playfully teased their upcoming film face-off on Ins...
Pixxel & Sarvam take AI to orbit; Fintechs flock to Gift CityHappy Tuesday! Spacetech startup Pixxel is joining forces with AI company Sarvam to launch an orbital data centre satellite — bringing comp...
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...
Amazon CEO on Now growth; Big Tech dials up AI spendIn India’s hypercompetitive quick commerce space, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said Now is growing fast. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
ETtech Explainer: What does Blinkit’s growth moderation mean for rivals?The platform recently reported its second straight quarter of positive adjusted Ebitda (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and a...
Tips Music reports 32% revenue growth, 93% jump in PAT in Q4 FY26TIPS Music Limited (formerly Tips Industries Limited), one of India's leading publicly listed music labels, announced its audited financial...
Mega deals less likely, but media M&A show to stay strong in 2026Media and entertainment deals will remain strong in 2026. Transactions will focus on content, gaming, sports, and AI companies with intelle...
Retail industry reports high double-digit revenue growth in Q4, continues expansionRetail companies like Trent, Avenue Supermarts, and V-Mart achieved robust double-digit revenue growth in the March quarter of FY26. This e...
IPL an asset class? Karan Taurani on what RCB price tag of $1.8 billion means for Indian cricket and investorsUnited Spirits' $1.8 billion sale of Royal Challengers Bangalore has sparked debate on IPL franchise valuations, nearly doubling analyst ex...
QSR chains stay resilient amid LPG shortage: Karan TauraniIndia's food service industry faces temporary LPG supply constraints. Smaller restaurants are feeling the pinch, while major quick-service ...
Pernod’s Xclamat!on to raise competition in premium alcobev; Radico still top pick: Karan TauraniPernod Ricard’s new Xclamat!on spirits launch is set to intensify competition in India’s premium alcohol market, says Karan Taurani, Execut...