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What cushioned the impact was that the IndiGo crisis unfolded over a weekend when business travel is typically minimal.

A revolution is playing out quietly in the world of debt recovery, thanks to artificial intelligence. Bots are now collecting debts, and apparently doing so with a human emotion that too many human collectors lack: empathy. A fascinating inside story.

As automation and GenAI accelerate creative output, IT-backed marketing units from TCS to Info Edge and Accenture are facing pressure on hiring, pricing and long-term viability.

Indian OTT platforms face viewer fatigue due to repetitive and lengthy ad breaks. Experts emphasize the need for improved ad experiences and transparency to regain user trust and prevent subscription cancellations amid growing customer frustration.

The first tranche of startup applications under the RDI scheme is expected by March 2026, following approvals for Birac and TDB and the near-finalization of Sidbi and SBI-AIF as fund managers.

Bank holiday today, 9 December: Bank holidays differ from region to region, depending on festivals or other special occasions like elections. Since there are Kerala local body polls on Tuesday, there is a bank holiday in Kerala.

A new IRCTC catering category allows national food brands into stations for the first time. Heres whats driving the shift, and what it means for Railways, QSRs and small vendors.

Film and sports stars are increasingly creating standalone content on YouTube and social media, allowing them direct access to their audience and creative control. This shift from traditional media enables them to build personal brands and generate revenue while maintaining visibility.

Domestic and global funds are racing to provide non-dilutive, flexible capital as companies seek faster financing and banks step back, while investors hunt steadier returns than equity can offer.

Two of the Big 5 advertising holding companiesOmnicom and Interpublic Grouphave agreed to merge globally. That has triggered a wave of job cuts, and local agencies are also bracing for a shakeup.

E-bikes to eyewear, companies are scouting smaller cities to open shop and expand reach to cater to soaring growth

Capex allocations have jumped while acquisition and affiliate spends have shrunk this year. New entrants are reshaping India Incs IPO deployment mix with more tangible assets and low debt on books.

Despite the success of southern films in Hindi markets, many mid-budget productions avoid extensive marketing in North India due to high costs and limited appeal. Instead, they focus on OTT releases, limiting their theatrical presence in multiplex chains.

Bank holidays next week: Banks are typically closed on regional holidays, national holidays and the weekends. While only certain parts of India observe bank holidays during the regional holidays, all banks remain closed during national observances.

What was meant to be a spoof on the dirty business of Bollywood has, ironically, become the vehicle of Bollywood-themed ads.

25 years ago, the business of advertising moved online with the promise of better measurement and more accountability. Traditional mediums followed suit so that today, advertisers and publishers are drowning in data. So why is media measurement still so untrustworthy? 

Following President Putins visit, both countries agreed to expand cooperation at Kudankulam, explore a second nuclear site, and boost joint development and localization of nuclear technology.

A sharp split in raw-material prices, from softening palm oil and packaging costs to rising sugar, coffee and fishmeal, is setting up an uneven margin outlook for Indias biggest FMCG companies for the coming quarters.

Companies like Licious and Zappfresh report that boneless meat commands a premium due to convenience, changing how meat is processed and marketed, despite traditional preferences for bone-in cuts.

Bank holiday today: Banks across India are usually open on first, third or fifth Saturdays of the month unless there is an exceptional holiday.

Timelines for patent disputes in India can stretch years, often a setback for companies working with time-sensitive patent deadlines.