Universal Music India has inked a strategic partnership with prolific Bollywood film production studio Maddock Films and its newly formed music label Mad For Mussic, led by founder Dinesh Vijan. The deal positions UMI as the global strategic partner for future film soundtracks from the horror-comedy specialist behind hits including “Stree,” “Bhediya,” and “Munjya.”

Ormax Media analysis shows younger male audiences fuelled the film’s momentum

While Belgium, the EU and the UK are framing strict norms for AI in advertising, Indian regulators, industry bodies, and advertising leaders believe existing guidelines may suffice, though experts warn that risks remain without proactive safeguards

With built-in privacy protections, the new ‘Writing Help’ has been positioned as an in-app substitute for services like ChatGPT

Industry watchers say the change hints at a potential power shift in the influencer economy, with smaller and regional creators positioned to benefit from higher retention and lower Skip Rates

AIDCF has formally written to both the Ministry of Finance and MIB, urging the government to take up the issue during the forthcoming deliberations of the GST Council.

The success of mid-budget Hindi films like Saiyaara and Bhool Chuk Maaf signals a shift in audience preference towards quality content over star power. This trend revitalizes cinema attendance and encourages a diverse range of storytelling, enhancing the overall box office landscape.

PM Modi is expected to discuss a wide range of multilateral issues with fellow SCO lead including Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin during his upcoming visit to China's Tianjin - the first in seven years.

Cinema and multiplex operators have urged the government to put film tickets priced below Rs 300 under the lowest 5 per cent slab under the new GST regime.