From popcorn to petitions: Are pre-movie ads turning viewers into involuntary revenue streams?

As per MIB Guidelines, exceeding 10 minutes of advertisements breaches the Ministry’s stipulated norms. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

If a consumer is not given clear information about how long ads will last, or if the delay significantly affects their experience, it can be argued that the multiplex has engaged in misleading conduct, which is actionable under consumer forums.

Over 55% of retailers report an ROI of over 10% from their AI investment: KPMG

78% Indians are concerned about negative outcomes from AI, and 54% have personally experienced or observed such outcomes, with the top concern being the loss of human interaction (60%).

56% of retailers have been using AI for over 3 years. With 67% believing that AI spending in the next year will significantly increase the global budget spent on AI

Women’s contractual pay sees 3.71% CAGR growth: Rs 17,433 to Rs 20,164, says report

The regional distribution of women in the contractual workforce shows that Maharashtra (28.7%) leads significantly, followed by Tamil Nadu (14.2%) and Karnataka (14.1%). Other key states include Telangana (7.8%), Gujarat (7.2%), and Uttar Pradesh (6.6%). This suggests that metropolitan and industrial hubs remain dominant in providing contractual employment for women, pointing to the need for expanding opportunities in tier-2 and tier-3 cities to encourage broader workforce participation. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

The majority of women in the contractual workforce (62.2%) fall within the 18-27 age group, indicating that younger professionals dominate this segment

EXPLAINED: What scrapping the 6% Equalisation Levy could mean for Big Tech, India, and Domestic Media

The EU aims to strike a fully balanced agreement with Washington during Trump’s 90-day pause on further tariff hikes.(Image sourced from Moneycontrol)

If the proposal is approved, foreign digital giants like Google and Meta who together account for nearly 65% of India’s Rs 50,000 crore digital advertising market stand to benefit indirectly, as advertisers would face lower overall costs when placing ads on their platforms.