Rs 9 billion cinema ad surge driven by PVR-INOX: FICCI-EY Report

Very low cost theaters (with a capital investment below INR4 million each) will also come into being across approximately 88 cities with populations between 100k and 500k, and in the next 300 to 500 even smaller towns with populations below 100k. These theaters, which will thrive on mass and spectacular films, will have lower ticket and food and beverage prices, and will help in growing footfalls from underserved markets.

Given the environment of caution in 2025, fewer films will be produced on account of rising production costs, less digital and broadcast pre-funding/ pre-sales of rights, and higher dependence on theatrical revenues, especially for certain categories of small or mid-budget films.

Hurun Global Billionaires: Elon Musk tops for fourth time in five years. Check the world’s richest here

With a net worth now standing at an extraordinary $400 billion, Elon Musk has become the first individual to surpass this monumental threshold, further cementing his status as the world's wealthiest person. (Left to Right: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg)

Elon Musk’s wealth increase of $189 billion, marking an 82% jump, was propelled by the rise of electric vehicle maker Tesla’s stock, often linked to the so-called ‘Trump effect.’

BIS cracks down on substandard goods; raids on Amazon and Flipkart warehouses lead to major seizures

769 products have been notified for compulsory BIS certification by various regulators and government ministries.

On March 19, BIS officials carried out a 15-hour-long search at Amazon Sellers Pvt Ltd’s warehouse located in Mohan Cooperative Industrial Area, Delhi. During the operation, over 3,500 electrical products, including geysers and food mixers, were found without the required ISI certification or bearing fake ISI labels.

IT’s mixed bag: More women hired, fewer promoted, says report

Among all sectors, Global Capability Centers (GCCs) have made the most progress in improving gender diversity, with female workforce representation rising from 31.4% in 2020 to 38.3% in 2024.

In the IT Services sector, female workforce participation increased from 7.8% in 2020 to 21.2% in 2024, reflecting efforts to create more inclusive hiring practices. However, this increase has not translated into significant career progression, as women’s representation in mid-level roles grew from just 4.13% in 2020 to 8.93% in 2024.

Talented sets new benchmark with ESOP buyback, Rs 8 lakh minimum pay and profit-sharing

Unlike in the tech industry, ESOP buybacks are uncommon in the advertising sector, making this move a significant step toward building long-term financial security for employees.

Gautam Reghunath, co-founder and CEO of Talented.Agency, highlighted that these initiatives mark a significant milestone for the company, now in its third year.