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India's E&M industry revenue to reach $47.2 billion by 2029: PwC report

PwC's Global E&M Outlook projects India's entertainment and media revenue at $35.3 billion in 2025, rising to $47.2 billion by 2029, driven by internet ads, OTT growth, gaming and live experiences

Indian cybersecurity product firms may generate $6 bn revenue in 2026: DSCI

India's cybersecurity product companies are projected to generate nearly $6 billion in 2026, up from $4.46 bn in 2025, even as AI-driven attacks and sophisticated threats reshape security landscape

Patanjali to set up ₹118 cr wellness hub under Andhra's tourism plan

Patanjali Group will invest ₹118 crore to establish a holistic wellness hub at Yendada in Visakhapatnam, becoming the first private project under AP's new health and spiritual tourism circuit strategy

Tourists flock to Rajasthan as Delhi chokes on post-Diwali pollution

Hotel occupancy is hovering between 70 and 80 per cent, out of which domestic tourists account for 95 per cent

Chhattisgarh govt releases 22nd instalment of Mahatari Vandan Yojana

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai disbursed ₹634.65 crore at a programme in Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district

Cosmoprof India's sixth edition opens with top global brands at Jio Centre

The Cosmoprof India 2025 edition will host 353 exhibitors and 800 brands representing 23 countries and regions

Power demand dips in November as temperatures fall; coal output declines

India's power demand dipped 0.3% to 123 BUs in November amid lower temperatures, even as peak demand hit a record 216 GW, with RE and hydro generation rising and coal output falling

Commercial & Industrial renewable capacity to hit 60-80 GW by 2030

The official said that by 2030, C&I RE capacity will be between 60 GW and 80 GW

Using Toyota's 'Mirai' car running on futuristic hydrogen fuel: Gadkari

Gadkari said Centre is enabling policies to incentivise the use of alternative and bio-fuel, as it is important to move towards a cost-effective import substitute, pollution-free and indigenous fuel

Airtel-Nokia partnership to help developers create new revenue streams

The collaboration will enable the developer community to seamlessly build advanced solutions leveraging the Airtel network's robust capabilities such as Al, 5G, edge computing and more

Zepto brings 'slotted' delivery to quick commerce users in select locations

Zepto has introduced a slotted delivery option in a pilot across select locations including Delhi and Bengaluru, letting users schedule orders for a same-day time window alongside instant delivery

Cybersecurity product companies' revenue to reach $6 bn by 2026: DSCI

IT industry body Nasscom's data security arm has estimated Indian cybersecurity product companies earned revenue of $4.46 billion in 2025

Remote retreats, experiences emerge as growth driver for Indian hotels

As throngs of tourist groups crowd popular destinations like Goa, Jaipur and Shimla, travel operators are racing to invest in untouched corners of the country

Facing backlash, govt takes back Sanchar Saathi pre-install order

"Given Sanchar Saathi's increasing acceptance, the government has decided not to make the pre-installation mandatory for mobile manufacturers"

Working on providing visa-on-arrival on reciprocal basis: Tourism minister

The minister stated that the government was also working on further easing visa processing by reducing the time taken to apply for e-visas, which will also make travel easier for foreign tourists

East Asian hotel chains ramp up India market expansion plans

Targeting luxury and mid segments, companies to chip at US, European brands' market share

India's crude security holds as refiners pivot from sanctioned suppliers

With the November 21 deadline now past, India's Russian crude inflows are easing but not collapsing as refiners pivot to non-sanctioned suppliers, tap alternatives and benefit from soft global prices

Indian refiners to issue second tender to secure four more US LPG cargoes

Indian refiners will also issue some spot tenders for purchase of US LPG for deliveries early next year, the sources said. Details are not yet available

Telcos push OTT platforms to self-verify users, not rely on SIM checks

CAF is a critical regulatory document for compliance, and telecom service providers are audited to ensure its accuracy and integrity. Failure to do so can lead to penalties

Govt proposes board approval, CCO nod for opening coal mines in draft rules

Under the proposed framework, companies engaged in coal mining must obtain prior approval from their Board of Directors before opening any mine, seam or section of a seam