GST Council: 28% tax on online gaming on full face value

India’s GST Council yesterday agreed to levy a 28 per cent tax on online gaming, casinos and horse racing and the tax would be levied on full face value.

IPL brand value reaches $3 bn, biz enterprise worth tops $15 bn

Houlihan Lokey, Inc., a global investment bank, in its brand valuation report has stated that the stand-alone brand value of the IPL is now US$3.2 billion,while the business enterprise value of the IPL stood at US$15.4 billion

Instagram mulls bringing branded content tools to Threads

Meta Platforms’s Instagram is planning to bring its branded content tools to Threads, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing a source familiar with the matter, according to Reuters.

Gaming industry disappointed with GST slab of 28%

In a recent decision, the 50th GST Council announced that a 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be levied on online gaming, horse racing, and casinos. However, industry stakeholders have strongly criticized this decision, calling it “unconstitutional, irrational, and egregious.

Network18 platforms lead YT, FB with record viewership

Network18’s digital platforms have achieved remarkable success by securing the highest number of video views on YouTube and Facebook in June 2023.

Zee Media’s ‘Digital India Dialogue’ explores tech impact on economy

Zee Media, a leading media company, has announced its upcoming event called ‘Digital India Dialogue‘. The event aims to shed light on the significant influence of cutting-edge technology in India’s digital economy.

Prime Video, India govt. collaborate for startup series ‘Mission Start Ab’

Prime Video, in collaboration with the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA), Government of India, has announced the launch of a groundbreaking series called ‘Mission Start Ab’.

Shooting for horror-comedy flick ‘Stree 2’ begins

The sequel to the hit horror-comedy movie ‘Stree’ has begun shooting, and fans of the first movie are eagerly awaiting the release of ‘Stree 2’ in August 2024.

Dhoni’s production venture releases trailer of ‘LGM’

Indian cricket legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s maiden production venture, a Tamil movie called ‘Let’s Get Married’, has released its official trailer.

Atrangii TV to air Korean, Turkish, Russian content

Atrangii TV has created history by becoming the first Hindi General Entertainment Channel (GEC) to broadcast Korean, Turkish, and Russian content. In a bold move away from traditional programming, the channel aims to captivate viewers with a diverse range of storytelling and cultural experiences.