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IMAX India box office collections dip 36%
Ontario, Canada-based large-screen format cinema technology firm IMAX saw its India box-office collections fall by 36% in 2024, with Hollywood and local language films together delivering just $14.7 million in earnings.
Need for speed new priority as Centre trims road target
India plans to more than double the length of high-speed roads in the coming fiscal and target less of two- and four-lane highways, as the focus shifts to offering faster connectivity between key economic centres across the country.
JioHotstar, Nielsen partner for ad data
New OTT platform Jio-Hotstar, that emerged from the union of Jio Cinema and Disney+Hotstar, has tied up with global media audience measurement firm Nielsen to launch third-party verified advertising data starting with the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tourney, marking a major and long-pending shift towards transparency in digital ad measurement.
UK debuts £2.5bn steel plan after US tariff threat
The UK government debuted a new plan to protect jobs in the country's steel industry just days after US President Donald Trump threatened to introduce 25% tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium from all countries.
For influencers crowding Kumbh, the struggle is real
The social media opportunity of a lifetime—the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, which happens once in 144 years—has turned out to be a difficult one for the teeming army of influencers to convey footage from, especially when it comes to commercial videos shot for brands.
Plans afoot to curb misuse of Tapentadol, Pregabalin drugs
Both these are prescription drugs but government plans to curb their use as narcotics
Sebi plans to streamline asset claims
The markets regulator has proposed detailed guidelines to manage unclaimed assets and improve the return processes for investors to prevent misuse
The ₹10 beverage market is starting to get crowded
From buttermilk to fruit drinks and sparkling beverages, consumer companies are driving deeper into the market for ₹10 packs.
Startups Target Profitability, Ditching Growth-at-Any-Cost
Over the next two years, several early-stage startups in India are expecting to break even
Recent business books to add to your TBR list
Overwhelmed by the disruptions and disasters of the world of business? Take a deep breath and dive into these books
Broadcom, TSMC Weigh Possible Intel Deals That Would Split Storied Chip Maker
Broadcom has interest in Intel's chip-design business, while TSMC is looking at the company's factories
Hamas Takes a Swipe at Donald Trump's Gaza Plan During Release of Hostages
The hostages appeared pale and in some cases thin but in better physical condition than those released last week
Belcan growth uncertain as US looks to cut federal spend
Cognizant expects to earn $20.8 bn in 2025, with Belcan likely to drive most of organic growth for the company
After 10% cut, earnings will only rebound in second half of FY26
The biggest myth is that stopping SIPs during slump prevents losses. In reality, SIPs help mitigate price risk. Trideep Bhattacharya President & CIO-equities at Edelweiss AMC
Trump has quit talking about inflation: It's easy to guess why
The US leader tends to change the topic whenever it is brought up
Andreessen rings alarm bell on AI challenge to IT
'Manual work lengthy, prone to errors; large firms may subsume work of IT firms'
Gulf of America' embraced by oil companies
As far as British oil giant BP is concerned, the catastrophic oil spill that tainted Louisiana's shores more than a decade ago didn't take place in the Gulf of Mexico. It took place in the Gulf of America.
How to stand out and get hired in the AI era
As more recruiters rely on tech to find potential workers, candidates need to strike a balance between using AI and in-person networking
What India Inc.'s Q3 Show Reveals
With the bulk of the Q3 results season behind us, here's corporate India's unofficial 'state of the economy' report
Burmans may need to top up Religare with ₹5,000 crore
The billionaire Burman family may have to invest as much as ₹5,000 crore in the companies under Religare Enterprises Ltd, stabilize its management and buy out some of the early investors of subsidiary Care Health after it takes reins of the financial services conglomerate, industry experts said.
Don't wait for opportunities, create your own
POCO India's Himanshu Tandon on his learnings from Ratan Tata
NATURAL DISASTERS COST BILLIONS, BUT WHO IS LEFT TO SHOULDER THE BURDEN?
Encouraging higher coverage will be key to preventing rise of insurance deserts in India
Delhi stampede death toll rises to 18
The death toll in a stampede at the main railway station in New Delhi rose to at least 18, including five children, media reports said on Sunday, citing Press Trust of India.
Anarchy or autocracy: What is Trump's presidency aiming for?
Are the Trump administration's actions meant to sow anarchy or is autocratic rule delivered by state capture the real goal?
India's monkey fever jab soon?
Kyasanur Forest Disease is an incurable, haemorrhagic fever transmitted by ticks from infected monkeys
India, Oman foreign ministers hold talks
External affairs minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday held wide-ranging discussions with his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi on bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and energy security.
Skills mismatch, migration hurt hiring in small cities
As per the survey, demand for skills like blockchain, cloud computing, coding etc. has fallen
MP allows houses, dormitories for workers on factory land
The Madhya Pradesh government has allowed industries to build dormitories and residential complexes for their workers on the same land allocated for manufacturing units, chief minister (CM) Mohan Yadav said in an interview.
Argentina's Milei flayed over crypto
Argentina President Javier Milei was facing criticism Saturday after promoting a cryptocurrency whose value soared, then quickly tanked, sparking accusations of fraud and calls for an investigation.
Japan seeks exemption from US trade tariffs
Japan has asked to be exempted from the so-called reciprocal tariffs that Donald Trump plans to adopt this year as the Asian nation works to minimize any potential fallout.