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OTT platforms turn to daily TV-style shows to boost audience engagement

The move comes as the OTT platforms release all the episodes of their original series at once and the audience consumes it in a single sitting

Piyush Pandey: The legendary genius for whom advertising was about magic

More than the mind, he believed an ad needed to touch the heart

Surge in wellness travel in India pushes category into mainstream

Hotels catering to wellness see 15% spike in room rates vs 2024

A quieter Diwali at box office: Collection likely to see 60% dip

Unlike last year's star-driven blockbusters, this Diwali's releases led by *Thamma* and *Ek Deewane ki Deewaniyat* mark a shift toward story-led cinema and regional strength

PVR Inox banking on diverse genre and Hollywood films for growth

Net profit was back in black during Q2, driven by steady flow of films, higher admissions

JioStar's net profit rises 127.5% to ₹1,322 crore sequentially in Q2

However, India's largest media conglomerate's revenue from operations dropped 35.6 per cent sequentially to Rs 6,179 crore

Diwali travel demand sets the tone for year-end holiday rush, high fares

Domestic and overseas travel surge 20-30% as Indians book flights and hotels early, with Goa, Varanasi, and Thailand topping demand charts

India's cumulative BO collection up 18% in Jan-Sep, says Ormax Media

September 2025 grosses over ₹1,000 crore at Indian box office, led by They Call Him OG; January-September cumulative hits ₹9,409 crore, up 18% Y-o-Y.

Zee Entertainment Q2 results: Profit drops 63.5% as ad revenue weakens

Zee's Q2FY26 profit declined 63.5% to Rs 76.5 crore as ad revenue fell 11%, though subscription and digital revenues rose, with ZEE5 narrowing its EBITDA loss by 80%

ICC Women's World Cup 2025 reaches over 60 mn viewers in first 13 matches

The strong viewership reflects growing fan engagement with women's cricket and the power of strategic collaboration between ICC, JioStar, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India, JioStar stated

BLS International wins 3-year contract to run visa centres in China

This comes a few days after the company had received notice from the MEA on being debarred from participation in future tenders of the MEA and Indian missions abroad for a period of two years

Prosus raises Ixigo stake to 15.16% as Peak XV, Elevation trim holdings

Peak XV Partners and Elevation Capital reduced their stakes in Ixigo parent Le Travenues Technology through off-market transactions as Prosus increased its holding to 15.16%

Network18 Media and Investments reports net profit of ₹40.7 cr in Q2

The company turns profitable, acquiring the remaining 50% stake in News18 Lokmat for ₹25 crore to make it a wholly owned subsidiary.

IPL valuation to mostly remain flat in 2026, says D&P Advisory

This comes after the IPL's overall valuation fell by 8 per cent to Rs 76,100 crore in 2025

PRISM-backed Sunday PropTech to acquire 12 hotels in FY26 expansion push

The OYO Assets firm aims to expand its premium and mid-premium portfolio, with acquisitions funded through a mix of debt and equity backed by InCred, Analah, and SoftBank

IPL's valuation drops for second time in a row in 2025 to ₹76,100 cr

A report released by D&P Advisory, titled 'Beyond 22 Yards 2025', said that the value of IPL fell by 8 per cent in 2025 compared to ₹82,700 crore in 2024

Chalet Hotel launches premium lifestyle brand Athiva, eyes rapid expansion

The premium lifestyle brand ATHIVA will start with six hotels and 900 keys, as Chalet Hotels aims to double capacity and expand into Goa and Thiruvananthapuram

FHRAI urges FM Sitharaman to restore ITC, delink F&B GST from room tariffs

Hospitality body seeks regularisation of past GST dues, restoration of input tax credit for hotels, and flexibility in F&B taxation linked to room pricing

Affordable leisure stays up 22% as Indians spend more on experiences

Thrillophilia's report shows a 22% rise in affordable leisure stays as travellers opt for 'smart luxury' and shift spending from premium hotels to meaningful experiences

Office clusters, corporate travel to drive next growth for hotel firms

Ventive, Brigade, Samhi and Chalet to bring majority of new inventory to metro office hubs