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Hindalco Q2 profit up 21% to ₹4,741 crore, to invest $750 mn in Novelis

Hindalco Industries reported a 21.3% rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 4,741 crore in Q2FY26, driven by aluminium business gains and Novelis' strong performance despite challenges

Vedanta Resources to invest $1.5 billion to launch CopperTech in US

Vedanta Resources will invest $1.5 billion to form CopperTech Metals in US, expanding copper output from Zambia's Konkola Copper Mines to strengthen America's energy and infrastructure supply chain

Nadar family tops philanthropy list again with ₹2,708 crore donations

HCL founder Shiv Nadar and family donated Rs 2,708 crore in 2025, topping the EdelGive Hurun list; Rohini Nilekani leads among women philanthropists with Rs 204 crore

Adani's Kutch Copper inks MoU with Caravel Minerals for Australia project

The partnership gives Kutch Copper access to up to 100% of output from Caravel's Western Australia project, strengthening India-Australia supply chains in critical minerals

Amazon MX Player doubles users' time spent on CTV, mobile viewing

Amazon MX Player has doubled its viewing time on CTVs and mobile devices through hit shows like Rise and Fall and a focus on unscripted entertainment and AI-driven innovation

Chalet Hotels sees 'rapid growth' once new room occupancies stabilise

Business travel, MICE, and wedding season expected to drive Chalet Hotels' occupancy and RevPAR growth in H2 FY26

Chalet Hotels reports ₹155 cr profit in Q2FY26, declares first dividend

Chalet Hotels reported a strong turnaround in Q2FY26 with a ₹154.84 crore profit and nearly 95% revenue growth, announcing its maiden interim dividend and debuting the ATHIVA brand.

Europe winter travel costs for Indians drop up to 40%, says Cox and Kings

Europe remains a top pick for Indian travellers, and this winter brings extra cheer - package prices, airfares have fallen by up to 40% between November and February, according to Cox and Kings

Women's first World Cup victory to boost brand value of key players

Industry experts call the victory nostalgic, reminding Indian cricket fans of the Kapil Dev-led team lifting India's maiden 1983 Men's World Cup trophy in England

Zee Sports inks 3-year broadcast and digital rights deal with UPKL

The Zee Sports-UPKL deal will see three seasons of live kabaddi action broadcast in Hindi and streamed on Zee5, expanding the sport's regional reach and fan base across India

Thomas Cook, SOTC revive China tours as Indian travel demand surges

New China portfolio by Thomas Cook India and SOTC offers curated itineraries for leisure, MICE, and bleisure travellers as demand rebounds with renewed flight connectivity

Oyo parent PRISM announces new, simplified bonus plan for all shareholders

The revised bonus structure aims to ensure transparency and equal participation for all shareholders, including CCPS holders, as PRISM prepares for its next phase of growth

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

Concert economy giving wings to micro-holidays, hotels stays

Dubai's Boo Boo Laand to debut in India with Mumbai launch by 2026

The Dubai-based luxury kids' entertainment brand will open its first Indian venue at Jio World Plaza in Mumbai by 2026, with Rs 110 crore earmarked for expansion over three years

Live events segment increasingly gains prominence for ticketing platforms

After Coldplay and Guns N' Roses concerts, India's live events sector is surging, contributing 30% of ticketing revenue and emerging as a key growth driver for entertainment platforms

Vedanta's consolidated net profit plunges 59% to ₹1,798 crore in Q2FY26

The exceptional loss included a write off of ₹1,407 crore in Talwandi Sabo Power (TSPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Vedanta, in pursuant to a Supreme Court order dated in August 19

Warner Bros. Discovery sale unlikely to impact Indian market majorly

Experts say Warner Bros Discovery's potential sale or restructuring will not have a major effect on India, where its presence remains relatively small and partnership-driven

Radisson Hotel Group expands to 200 hotels in India, eyes 500 by 2030

The hospitality major strengthens its India presence with 59 new signings in 18 months, aiming to open 500 hotels by 2030 across business and leisure destinations

PRISM's SUNDAY Hotel enters wildlife tourism, plans 10 resorts in India

The hospitality brand's first property near Jim Corbett opens with 50 rooms, as it eyes expansion across Ranthambore, Bandhavgarh, Kanha, and southern destinations

Delhi, Karnataka lead India's 85% surge in connected TV users in 2025

The report finds India's CTV audience at 129.2 million, with Delhi-NCR, Karnataka, and Maharashtra leading penetration as OTT content drives wider adoption