Print media in India has shown resilience amid global downturns with increased advertising revenue and volumes. As brands continue to invest in print, the festive season is expected to boost spending significantly. Data indicates that English dailies experienced a rise in advertising revenue from accredited agencies, marking a growing trend. This year's festive season is anticipated to drive higher advertising volumes in various sectors.

Bombay High Court maintained that a cinematographic film is not IT software under GST law regardless of its method of delivery. The court set aside a tax demand of over Rs 79.7 crore from Karan Johar's two production companies after stating that the transactions as licensing of IT software under Services Accounting Code (SAC) 998340, attracting 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) will launch it s Tamil general entertainment channel, Sony Vizha, on October 19 at 8pm. The launch would mark the company's entry into Tamil entertainment. The channel aims to celebrate Tamil Nadu's contemporary culture, tradition and aspirations by shocasing programs rooted in local identity. Sony Vizha will launch two flagship properties -- Celebrity MasterChef Tamil and Tamil Idol -- adapting international entertainment formats for Tamil viewers.

Brahma AI has successfully raised $150 million through preferred share issuance led by Multiples. This funding values the company at $2 billion post-money and aims to support product development and research initiatives. The company has been awarded a Technology & Engineering Emmy Award for its innovative AI-based technology. It is also preparing to launch interactive digital human applications across various sectors.