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IPL 2021: Night curfews will push up TV & digital viewership, say experts

Star India and Disney+ Hotstar have locked 18 sponsors for TV and 14 for digital

Second Covid-19 wave swamps eateries as fresh curbs hit biz, wage payouts

Restaurant bodies and associations have been protesting the new curbs since Monday, demanding a waiver of statutory fees and taxes

The second wave: Migrant crisis looms again as Covid-19 curbs expand

Lack of business to hit payouts, pushing people out of jobs and cities

Star-Disney takes strike as Covid-19 pandemic cloud looms over IPL

Bio-secure bubbles, virtual production, rigorous protocols to contain virus spread; focus shifts to TV and digital audiences

Airlines, hotels stare at uncertain future amid new curbs in Maharashtra

Tightening of travel restrictions and introduction of RT-PCR tests by more states had led to a near flat air traffic growth in Feb and demand will be dented further due to new curbs in Maharashtra.

Consumer goods major Marico bets on double-digit volume growth in Q4

Marico expects low double-digit bottom line growth in Q4.

Lockdown not ruled out as Covid-19 cases rise: Maharashtra CM Uddhav

Pune to face 12-hour night curfew; Thackeray says state will enforce strict restrictions in a day or two

Covid-19 or not, show must go on, says Future Group founder Kishore Biyani

We are launching an FMCG brand called Smartsters, which will focus on packaging and product innovations, says Biyani

Covid-19 pandemic pushes Jubilant FoodWorks to diversify operations

Analysts say shift to organised biz will bring more consumers to restaurants

Big screen goes blank: Five movies delayed as Covid-19 lockdown curbs grow

Maharashtra has localised lockdowns and night curfew in place; and restrictions are increasing in states such as Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi as the daily caseload increases

Second Covid-19 wave: Mumbai restaurants, malls, hotels feel the pinch

Return of restrictions pushes business down 50% and more

Beverage firms betting big on launches to add fizz to summer sales

The out-of-home market typically contributes two-third of the sales of beverage companies, said experts

Nielsen predicts revival of FMCG growth; some differ as Covid-19 cases rise

In an update last month, Nielsen said the January-March 2021 period also looked strong.

CEO of the year: How KBS Anand planned Asian Paints' success in India

The lasting legacy of the Asian Paints chief, who retired last year, will be the diversification he undertook without hurting the core business

Durables firms fear slowdown in rural regions as Covid-19 cases rise

During unlock, most consumer goods makers, including durables majors, turned their attention to small towns and rural areas

As cases rise, Covid-19 testing could dent Holi sales for Mumbai malls

As the Holi weekend nears, a stagnation in sales is the last thing that mall owners and operators want.

Covid-19 test in Mumbai malls; tighter norms for halls and offices

Auditoriums, private offices to operate at 50% capacity in Maharashtra

TV ad volumes in January-February touch five-year high, says BARC

When compared with last year, ad volume growth was 21 per cent, said BARC

From instant noodles to honey, Marico develops an appetite for foods

The launch of instant noodles, honey and plant proteins is part of a larger strategy to cash in on consumer demand for packaged products

Consumers will become increasingly agile and demanding: Deloitte

Consumers will become more aware of brands and seek comfort and convenience at the click of a button.