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IMAX format attracts cinema goers as demand for premium experiences rises

PVR INOX and Cinepolis India report an increase in IMAX releases, driven by growing audience interest in high-quality cinema experiences

Saiyaara strikes a chord with GenZ, likely to gross ₹200-300 crore

The romantic drama from the Yash Raj Films banner revolves around Krish Kapoor (Panday), a struggling musician, and a young writer (Padda) diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease

Brigade Hotel likely to add 960 rooms, expand luxury business by FY29

Brigade Hotel Ventures plans to add 960 rooms to its portfolio by FY28, targeting the luxury market. The company also aims to raise Rs 759.6 crore through its IPO, opening on July 24

Movie magic returns: 'Chhaava' boosts box office mopup 14% in 2025

India's box office collections rose 14% in the first half of 2025, with Chhaava leading as the highest-grossing film. Ormax Media expects a record-breaking year for domestic collections

Indians opt for skill-based, learning-led holidays over leisure trips

According to Cox and Kings, this segment is expected to grow annually by 15-20 per cent over the next three to five years. These types of trips generally range from 10 to 12 days to over a month

Hindustan Zinc's Q1 consolidated net profit drops 4.7% to ₹2,234 crore

Hindustan Zinc reports a 4.7% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 2,234 crore for Q1FY26, impacted by lower production and falling zinc and lead prices, partly offset by higher silver prices.

ZEEL to launch 2 new hybrid channels, expand reach to new audiences

Both these new channels are expected to have fast-paced content

OYO's Ritesh Agarwal invests in luxury fashion startup Culture Circle

With 1 million monthly users, Culture Circle eyes global expansion and retail growth after raising fresh funds from Ritesh Agarwal at over ₹100 crore valuation

Zee Entertainment partners Ideabaaz Tech to launch startup show

Zee and Ideabaaz Tech launch 'Ideabaaz', a startup show to discover and fund entrepreneurs from tier II and III cities, with global broadcast reach via Zee TV and ZEE5

Google adds shoppable ads on CTV, mastheads on mobile for YouTube in India

Google introduces shoppable CTV ads and mobile mastheads on YouTube in India, enabling QR code interaction and new shopping features for users during key moments and product launches

Zee Entertainment shares fall over 3% after promoter stake hike rebuff

Zee Entertainment shares fell 3.1% after shareholders rejected a proposal to increase the promoter family's stake. The company's fundraise plan via convertible warrants also failed to secure approval

Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal fends off Viceroy Research's volleys

Chairman vows transparency after US short-seller's allegations

Zee Ent fails to get shareholders' majority for preferential issue

Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) fails to get the required 75% approval for a Rs 2,237 crore preferential issue to the Subhash Chandra family

Influencer content grabs 2x higher attention than avg digital ads: Kantar

Kantar's study reveals that influencer content in digital ads grabs 2.2 times more attention than average ads. The research highlights the growing role of influencers in digital marketing campaigns

Hotels, restaurants may go on token strike in Maha over tax hikes: AHAR

The hotel body says hikes in VAT, licence fees and excise duty have made it difficult for small businesses to survive and warns the moves may hurt tourism and state revenue

Ventive Hospitality signs 7 new hotels with Marriott International

Atul Chordia, chairman and executive director, Ventive Hospitality, told Business Standard that all these hotels would be operational in four years, with 200 to 250 rooms being added annually

Zee Entertainment shareholders approve appointment of new directors

Zee Entertainment shareholders approve the appointment of Saurav Adhikari and Divya Karani as non-executive, non-independent directors, with 75% approval in the e-voting process

Streaming platforms tap micro dramas, creator-led content to lure audiences

ALTT, Zee, Kuku TV eye mobile-first viewers with vertical video content segment

IHCL brands are growing, Ginger expanding fastest: N Chandrasekaran

At IHCL's AGM, chairman N Chandrasekaran says all brands are growing, led by Ginger; EBITDA margin at 35 per cent and goal set to double revenue by 2030

Norges Bank supports ZEEL's preferential issue of convertible warrants

Norges Bank Investment Management, a major ZEEL shareholder, supports the company's preferential issue of convertible warrants to promoter group entities ahead of the EGM on July 10