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Recent documentaries about film families like The Romantics and Dining with the Kapoors, tap into audience curiosity while helping families build brand equity. These shows offer a personal look into the lives of stars, promoting legacy and creative control for the next generation, say experts.

Google Pay is evolving its business model in India from a simple distributor of third-party personal loans to a comprehensive provider of credit ecosystems.

Insurers highlight that reducing premiums through GST exemption alone won't boost health insurance uptake. A shift towards meaningful products, better claims experiences, and addressing healthcare inflation are essential for sustainable growth in the health insurance sector.

The bill seeks to amends three core lawsthe Insurance Act, 1938; the LIC Act, 1956; and the IRDAI Act, 1999to allow 100% foreign direct investment, strengthen regulation, introduce new intermediaries, and accelerate insurance penetration.

India witnessed 6.18 million foreign tourist arrivals in January-September 2025, down from 70.6 million in the same period last year. The year does not look good for Indias tourism industry.

The share of natural gas in Indias energy consumption fell 8.6% annually in April-October, data showed. How realistic is the government's goal of increasing its share in India's energy basket to 15% by 2030?

India Inc is expected to roll out salary increments of 8.59.5% in 2026, broadly in line with 2025 levels, as companies balance benign inflation, labour code-related costs, and margin pressures.

Tech industry bodies such as IAMAI and BIF have pushed back against the move but telecom operators have welcomed SIM binding, terming it a 'necessary security measure'.

The partnership aims to mitigate market volatility and support diverse projects. Bhansali retains creative control, ensuring a strategic alignment with Saregama's entertainment leadership.

MakeMyTrip is the leader of Indias online travel market by some distance with more than 50% share. The real fight is for second place, between iXigo, which claims to be the fastest growing, and Cleartrip, which is rebuilding itself under Flipkart. An inside look.

Homestays are gaining popularity as Indians embrace experiential tourism and explore new, offbeat destinations across the country.

Streaming originals are experiencing a decline in weekly viewership as platforms rely on established franchises, leading to audience saturation. With over 60 services available, viewer choice fatigue and a shift towards regional content further erode interest in Hindi-language offerings.

With China controlling most rare earth magnet supplies, German offshore wind players are in early talks to assess Indias manufacturing potential.

HSBC India's CEO Hitendra Dave plans to expand the bank's presence by opening 20 new branches after receiving RBI approval. He wants his bank to be among the top five private sector lenders in India, focusing on affluent customers and leveraging opportunities in the financial services sector.