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Why India's music labels are eyeing regional catalogues

New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- Tepid growth in paid subscriptions and increasing content creation costs are pushing music labels to step up consolidation efforts in the industry. Experts say this is a relative... Read More


Regional content players struggle with low advertising rates, unfavourable algorithms

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Regional content is booming across audio, and video streaming platforms. But for many small players, the growth wave hasn't translated into fair value or visibility. Despite the... Read More


Aamir Khan gambles with YouTube release, experts doubt pay-per-view traction

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- Aamir Khan's bold move to release his latest movie Sitaare Zameen Par on YouTube, after a theatrical stint, instead of selling its rights to a streaming platform may not pay off,... Read More


The Beat Report: The theatre vs OTT debate actually isn't a debate at all

New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- In The Beat Report, Mint's journalists bring you unique perspectives on their beats, breaking down new trends and developments, and sharing behind-the-scenes stories from their re... Read More


Getting d(r)ubbed: Recent southern films fall out of favour in Hindi-speaking belt, struggle for a hit

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Dubbed versions of southern films, especially Tamil and Telugu movies, appear to be losing their fizz in the Hindi-speaking belt. Recent titles including Kamal Haasan-starrer Thug... Read More


Reliance-Disney JV creates digital powerhouse, yet Disney projects $200 mn loss in year to September

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Media and entertainment conglomerate Walt Disney Company has projected an equity loss of approximately $200 million for the year ended September from its India joint venture with ... Read More


HT Media loss narrows to Rs.11.37 cr, revenue rises to Rs.412.15 cr in Q1

India, Aug. 6 -- HT Media Ltd, the publisher of Mint and Hindustan Times newspapers, narrowed its losses to Rs.11.37 crore in the quarter ended 30 June from Rs.27.5 crore a year ago. Revenue from oper... Read More


HT Media loss narrows to Rs.11.37 cr, revenue rises to Rs.412.15 cr in Q1

India, Aug. 6 -- HT Media Ltd, the publisher of Mint and Hindustan Times newspapers, narrowed its losses to Rs.11.37 crore in the quarter ended 30 June from Rs.27.5 crore a year ago. Revenue from oper... Read More


HT Media loss narrows to Rs.11.37 cr, revenue rises to Rs.412.15 cr in Q1

India, Aug. 6 -- HT Media Ltd, the publisher of Mint and Hindustan Times newspapers, narrowed its losses to Rs.11.37 crore in the quarter ended 30 June from Rs.27.5 crore a year ago. Revenue from oper... Read More


Streaming platforms back niche films to target box office revenue before online release

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Indian video streaming platforms are working towards backing original films, having realised that some movies are best suited for community viewing on the big screen - just as App... Read More