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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

Taj GVK, IHCL sign 20-year pact for new five-star hotel in Bengaluru

IHCL will manage Taj GVK's upcoming five-star property in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, under a 20-year agreement as part of its ongoing expansion through management contracts

Smaller cities drove India's greenfield hotel projects in H1 CY25

Newer hotels may take up larger share of signings in the year, led by global brands expanding operations

Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra sets new benchmark for Malayalam film industry

Highest-grossing Malayalam blockbuster earns ₹300 cr in 6 weeks of release

Oyo parent Prism announces leadership realignment for global growth

Ankit Tandon elevated as COO and CEO-Europe; leadership changes align with PRISM's IPO plans and premiumisation strategy across global markets

YouTube India aims to unlock more growth via shopping, brand tie-ups

Platform sees surge in shopping-related watch time, adds new partners to its affiliate program and expands tools for creator-brand collaborations

IATO urges government to strengthen global promotion of India tourism

Tour operators seek tourism attaches, global campaigns, and a unified Incredible India strategy to revive foreign tourist arrivals and attract new markets

India's cricket economy has just scratched surface, says Knight Riders CEO

Venky Mysore says India's cricket valuations have only scratched the surface, as investments rise and sports like football, kabaddi, and e-sports gain traction

Balaji Telefilms focuses on strengthening Kutingg after ALTT platform ban

The company plans over 200 micro dramas and long-format binge shows on its new OTT platform Kutingg as it pivots to family-friendly digital content after ALTT's suspension

Govt aims to double concert economy, simplify event permissions in India

The I&B Ministry will launch a single-window platform to ease concert permissions as India attracts major global artists and sees record live event growth

Streaming platforms switch channels to South India, small-town viewers

To attract these new subscribers, platforms like JioHotstar are expected to double its original programming hours in the next 12 to 18 months in southern languages

Diwali festive period sees rise in 'visiting friends and relatives' travel

Spiritual tourism, local festivals, luxury stays and international travel see uptick

Dussehra festival weekend and vibrant lineup a hit for Box Office

Multiplexes see 2-3 times rise in bookings as big releases draw families and groups

Ambani tops Hurun India Rich List 2025, Roshni Nadar leads among women

Mukesh Ambani tops Hurun India Rich List 2025 with Rs 9.55 trillion wealth, Gautam Adani second, Roshni Nadar Malhotra richest woman, and Aravind Srinivas youngest billionaire

DTH firms pivot to content aggregation as subscriber count declines

With pay DTH subscribers down to 50 million in June, operators such as Dish TV and Tata Play are diversifying into OTT aggregation, broadband and devices to offset revenue decline

Adar Poonawalla in talks with Diageo to buy Royal Challengers Bengaluru

The British multinational alcoholic beverage company is looking for around $2 billion in RCB's valuation, according to media reports

Deepika named as the most viewed Indian star of last decade in 2024: IMDb

Following Padukone is Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who recently starred in the Hollywood film Head of State, and Rani Mukerji, both with six movies

India chases the perfect mini-break this Dussehra as travel demand rises

Leisure hotspots and short-haul SE Asia see surge in demand as hotel tariffs and airfares climb 15-30%

US President Donald Trump announces 100% levies on foreign-made films

US tariffs may script huge setback for Indian films; industry's revenue from US may take 30-40% hit

YouTube introduces Premium Lite subscription plan in India at ₹89 per month

YouTube has rolled out Premium Lite in India, offering ad-free video streaming across devices at Rs 89 per month as a cheaper option to its Premium subscription