CinemaCon, the annual Las Vegas convention targeting theater owners and studio executives, anchors this week's Hollywood calendar alongside the return of the Netflix series Running Point. The event draws studio presentations, talent appearances, and first-look footage designed to build exhibitor confidence ahead of major releases. CinemaCon functions as a critical sales channel: studios use it to secure screen commitments from theater chains by previewing upcoming slates, making it a leading indicator of theatrical distribution momentum. Running Point's return adds a streaming counterpoint to the week's live-event activity. Beyond these headliners, the week includes additional premieres, parties, and openings across the entertainment sector. For industry observers, the tone and attendance levels at CinemaCon carry forward-looking weight, strong exhibitor turnout and enthusiastic studio presentations typically signal broader confidence in the theatrical release pipeline for the coming months.
Flipkart will launch a food delivery pilot in Bengaluru by mid-August, charging restaurants a 10-11% commission compared to the 25-35% levied by Swiggy and Zomato. The move targets growing restaurant discontent with incumbent platforms and aims to drive daily engagement across Flipkart's 500 million registered users.
Maruti Suzuki crossed two lakh domestic units in July 2026 for the first time, recording 42.4% year-on-year growth. Total sales including exports and OEM supplies reached 2,41,421 units, with all passenger vehicle segments posting gains.
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UpGrad's all-stock acquisition of Unacademy, valued at Rs 1,955 crore, is set to close within three weeks after CCI clearance and near-complete investor sign-offs. The deal combines upGrad's upskilling business with Unacademy's test prep and medical education platforms, with Gaurav Munjal staying on as CEO.
