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OTTs may drive up to 10% growth for South cinema dubbing rights in 2026

Earlier, the dubbed rights of South Indian films were considered 'library fillers' or inexpensive content acquired to keep channels running round the clock

Big WPL auction 'win' likely to lift Deepti Sharma's brand appeal

Her brand value saw a growth of up to 80% in the last three months

Mahindra Holidays and Resorts likely to open its first Signature property

Mahindra Holidays is expanding beyond vacation ownership with Mahindra Signature Resorts, targeting its first luxury hotel by FY27 and eyeing 2,000 keys by FY30 as rising incomes

WPL auction 2026: All-rounder Deepti Sharma becomes the most expensive buy

UPW used the Right to Match to retain Deepti as teams spent big on all-rounders in a competitive auction.

Leela Palaces acquires 25% stake in Dubai's Sofitel The Palm FZE

Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has taken its first major step overseas with a 25 per cent stake in Sofitel The Palm FZE, a luxury beachfront property on Palm Jumeirah

India's advertising industry may see marginal, digital-led growth in 2026

Muted 2025 trends, an RMG ban and slow traditional media growth point to low single-digit expansion in 2026, with digital advertising expected to remain the strongest and most resilient growth driver

India one of the strongest global hotel markets, says JLL Apac head

Gaurav Sharma that the growing investor confidence was leading to record levels of signings and transactions, pushing up industry metrics

Asian Paints signs 3-year BCCI partnership as Team India's colour partner

Asian Paints has entered a three-year partnership with the BCCI as Team India's official colour partner, covering 110 matches and offering on-ground activations, digital fan engagement

IPL 2025: Ad views duplication in CTV, LTV, mobile less than 5% on JioStar

A Nielsen-JioStar analysis of IPL 2025 finds minimal duplication in ad views and strong incremental reach from cross-screen media plans

Amusement parks set to woo guests with concerts and food festivals

Amusement parks in India are refreshing themes, adding immersive rides, and expanding non-ride activities - from food festivals to concerts

PVR INOX launches Cinemagic to position cinemas as lifestyle destinations

PVR INOX is rolling out its luxury multiplex brand Cinemagic in Delhi, adding gaming zones, nail bars and perfumery corners as part of a broader push to turn cinemas into lifestyle hubs

Ventive Hospitality eyes expansion into more leisure destinations in India

Backed by Blackstone, Ventive Hospitality aims to double its hotel footprint with a Rs 2,000 crore capex plan, expanding into leisure destinations after acquiring the Hilton Goa Resort

Mahindra Holidays to invest ₹1,000 cr as it enters leisure hospitality

Mahindra Holidays and Resorts India will invest ₹1,000 crore to set up Mahindra Hotels and Residences India and launch its new luxury brand, Mahindra Signature Resorts

2025's breakout stars: Regional films rewrite year's box office script

Strong content and authentic storytelling helped regional films dominate India's box office in 2025. With fewer Hindi releases, Gujarati, Malayalam and Marathi movies drew large audiences nationwide

YouTube drives travel inspiration as 81% Indians plan to splurge: Report

A Google-Kantar study shows YouTube is now the top source of travel inspiration for Indians, with rising digital engagement and a strong shift towards premium

DreamFolks eyes diversification beyond airport lounge services in India

Global airport lounge operations unaffected by India exit; co aiming for margin growth from new ventures

YouTube's creative ecosystem added over ₹16K cr to India's GDP in 2024

YouTube said its creator ecosystem supported 9.3 lakh jobs, expanded AI tools for creators and announced new partnerships with IICT and AIIMS to strengthen skills and digital learning in India

Kochi ranked among Booking.com's top 10 must-visit destinations for 2026

Booking.com's Travel Predictions 2026 shows Kochi rising among global hotspots as travellers seek hyper-individual journeys shaped by culture, memories, astrology and meaningful personal experiences

Producers, platforms turn to AI-powered content to cut costs, boost output

Streaming firms and studios ramp up AI-driven films and series to cut costs and speed up production

90% Indians exposed to fake endorsements in 2025: Deepfake Deception List

A new McAfee report warns that deepfake-driven celebrity endorsement scams are rising sharply in India, exposing millions to fake ads, manipulated videos, and phishing traps