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NDTV appoints Akhil Gupta as new CFO

Akhil Gupta has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer of NDTV, part of the Adani Group, marking an important leadership development for the media organisation as well as a significant milestone in Gupta’s professional journey. In his new role, Gupta will lead NDTV’s finance function, supporting strategic growth, governance and financial s...

Ajay Devgn’s ‘Drishyam 3’ locked for Oct 2, 2026 release

Ajay Devgn is set to reprise one of his most memorable roles as Vijay Salgaonkar in ‘Drishyam 3’, with the makers confirming that the film will release theatrically on October 2, 2026. The announcement was made on Monday, generating strong excitement among fans of the thriller franchise. Shooting for the third instalment is currently...

NDTV launches Masterstroke Art Awards to spotlight India’s creative voice

At a time when India’s global identity is being shaped as much by cultural confidence as by economic ambition, NDTV has announced the launch of the NDTV Masterstroke Art Awards, an initiative aimed at recognising excellence in Indian art and celebrating those shaping the country’s creative presence on the world stage. The announcement was mad...

Mayavi Entertainment unveils 31-film slate to reshape financing, IP

Mayavi Entertainment, a new-age film studio headquartered across India and the UAE, has announced plans that could significantly alter how films are financed, owned and monetised in India. Backed by seasoned industry operators, the studio has revealed a multi-year slate of 31 films, signalling its intent to revolutionise and democratise intel...

Add Media Buzz wins digital media mandate for Turno EV

Mumbai-based integrated digital and creative agency Add Media Buzz has secured the digital media mandate for Turno EV, a key player in India’s electric three-wheeler financing and adoption ecosystem. The win marks an important milestone for the agency, which has recently completed six years in the industry and has entered its seventh year wit...

Sony to take control of Peanuts in $457 million acquisition

Sony is set to acquire majority control of the iconic Peanuts franchise, home to beloved characters such as ‘Snoopy’ and ‘Charlie Brown’, through a deal valued at approximately $457 million. Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) ...

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“This initiative will empower subscribers to pay online and subscribe to the channels they want to watch and get it activated on their TV sets in real-time without any delay. Without needing to undertake any software development, LMOs can approach Mobiezy for their pre-built and pre-integrated solution that uses NXTDigital’s news APIs and can be up and running with their own mobile apps within just a few days.”

RU Ediriwira, Group CTO, NXTDigital Limited

“With the launch of Partnership for Growth 3.0 we intend to expand our network with 40 new NXTHUBs, each offering up to 650 live TV channels and broadband. Our efforts are focused on harnessing the convergence of technologies, developing robust apps and creating new business models that will help the overall ecosystem, delivering the best experience to our subscribers. We hope to achieve a stronger foothold in the rural regions of the country and grow our subscriber base.”

N.K. Rouse, COO, NXT Digital Ltd

“One of the key principles of the Hinduja Group is ‘Partnership for Growth’. After 2.0 saw the launch of HITS to connect LMOs in even the most remote locations through the only satellite-based cable TV platform in India; 3.0 focuses not just on strengthening the overall ecosystem we have built, but harnessing the convergence of technologies – to be delivered through a national network of NXTHUBs. Video and broadband are only the beginning of the digital highway of services that we have developed for roll-out backed by a robust suite of innovative apps developed by service providers exclusively for our LMOs and subscribers.”

Vynsley Fernandes, MD & CEO, NXTDigital Limited

“Wireline broadband is becoming ever more important not only in connecting homes across the country but also small to large enterprises-to the digital economy. The NXTHUBs will be the perfect point-of-presence to offer broadband services to cater to these consumer needs.”

Yugal Kishore Sharma CEO, ONEOTT Intertainment Limited

Amazing and grim battle for survival. Guess it will end up in Supreme Court. All that NCLT asked Zee to do was to file a reply to Invesco petition for a EGM. Now this is getting too serious. So far Invesco has been hammered for demanding an EGM. What is Zee upto? Ofcourse my lawyer community knows better!