Roshni Shekhar, Akshara Srivastava

Stories by Roshni Shekhar, Akshara Srivastava

'We Wanted To Create A Brand From India For The World'

'We Wanted To Create A Brand From India For The World'

Rediff.com   4 days ago

"There is an India that is embracing global luxury symbols and another which, as it evolves, is comfortable owning its 'Indian-ness'. We're deeply rooted in India, yet global," say Nicobar Design founders Simran Lal and Raul Rai.

Indra Nooyi's Career Advice For Women

Indra Nooyi's Career Advice For Women

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2026

'Women must prioritise financial security.'

Indian Travel Gets Personal in 2026

Indian Travel Gets Personal in 2026

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2026

Ultra-personalisation is the new standard for Indian tourists.

Alcoholic Beverages players identify new markets amid tax hiccups

Alcoholic Beverages players identify new markets amid tax hiccups

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2026

Makers of spirits, beer, and wine are working to identify new markets of growth as two of the industry's biggest liquor markets, Maharashtra and Telangana, remain embroiled in taxation and payment issues.

Mercedes-Benz, BMW eyeing India's luxe realty sector

Mercedes-Benz, BMW eyeing India's luxe realty sector

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2026

According to multiple sources close to the development, Mercedes-Benz is already in talks with multiple developers in Gurugram for a luxury branded residence project.

Why Movie Companies Are Looking Beyond Films

Why Movie Companies Are Looking Beyond Films

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2026

They are venturing into allied businesses, which range from starting talent management agencies to music labels to tap into every possible monetisable opportunity to appeal to investors.

YOLO Spirit Ignites 2026 Travel

YOLO Spirit Ignites 2026 Travel

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2026

The growing YOLO (You Only Live Once) mindset, coupled with a desire for immersive outdoor experiences, is driving demand, primarily across age groups from 20 to 45 years.

Why There's A Music Revolution

Why There's A Music Revolution

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2026

With the music industry pushing for growth in the paid subscription segment, Universal Music India anticipates that the Indian market will mature, potentially becoming a highly impactful paid market for music over the next five years.

2025 May Be Movie Biz's Best Year

2025 May Be Movie Biz's Best Year

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2025

The industry is anticipating 2025 to deliver around Rs 13,500 crore in overall box-office collections, which would cement it as India's strongest box-office year after 2023

Flight Chaos Fuels Year-End Staycation Boom

Flight Chaos Fuels Year-End Staycation Boom

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2025

'The entire travel ecosystem is reeling with the domino impact of flight cancellations.'

Saregama To Invest This Much In Bhansali Productions

Saregama To Invest This Much In Bhansali Productions

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2025

Bhansali Productions will retain creative control, and Sanjay Leela Bhansali, founder, Bhansali Productions, said that for him, powerful and meaningful cinema requires time, trust, and a deep respect for the process, which the company was able to align with Saregama India.

How Operation Sindoor Hurt IPL's Brand Value

How Operation Sindoor Hurt IPL's Brand Value

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2025

The Indian Premier League's overall brand value declined by 20 per cent to $9.6 billion in 2025 due to lost momentum in the league caused by tensions between India and Pakistan, and teams adjusting to their squad composition post the auction.

JioHotStar Is Investing 4K Cr In South!

JioHotStar Is Investing 4K Cr In South!

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2025

The platform has seen a growth of 70% in watch time for South content, which is more than the national average.The South has outperformed the rest of India in subscription depth, retention and connected TV adoption.

AI Films Are Coming: India Must Adapt

AI Films Are Coming: India Must Adapt

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2025

'If we don't become part of this, if we don't embrace this particular technology, millionaire brands might go down, which we cannot allow.'

Why OTT Wants To Dub South Films

Why OTT Wants To Dub South Films

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2025

'For OTT platforms, securing dubbed rights often makes greater business sense, enabling them to serve diverse regional audiences more effectively.'

WPL Win May Boost Deepti Sharma's Brand Appeal

WPL Win May Boost Deepti Sharma's Brand Appeal

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2025

'Her outstanding performance in the World Cup has definitely added to her brand value significantly. The high WPL bids validate it more.'

Can India Regain Foreign Tourists This Winter?

Can India Regain Foreign Tourists This Winter?

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2025

'We expect inbound numbers in 2025 to come close to pre-pandemic levels -- if not fully match them -- by early 2026.'

'There Was Chaos At Every Gate'

'There Was Chaos At Every Gate'

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2025

Flyers faced a double blow as air fares on Air India flights out of Delhi and those of SpiceJet soared past Rs 1 lakh one-way on some routes, and even those showed 'sold out' despite the airlines adding capacity.

Consumer durable firms set to hike prices as rupee slides

Consumer durable firms set to hike prices as rupee slides

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2025

As the rupee has been on a downward slide and crossed 90 a dollar, consumer electronics firms are looking to raise prices of products ranging from air conditioners (ACs) to television panels up to 10 per cent.

Rupee Slide Makes Overseas Trips Costlier

Rupee Slide Makes Overseas Trips Costlier

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2025

Travel firms expect package prices to rise by 5 to 10 per cent, depending on destination and inclusions.