Zee Studios will distribute T-Series' upcoming comedy Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, releasing May 15 in cinemas, a cross-studio arrangement industry sources describe as only the second of its kind between the two companies, the prior instance being Jhund in 2022. The collaboration has drawn attention in trade circles precisely because such distribution tie-ups between rival production and distribution houses are uncommon in Bollywood's typically siloed release ecosystem. The film, produced by T-Series' Bhushan Kumar and B R Studios' Renu Ravi Chopra with creative production by Juno Chopra, stars Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Rakul Preet Singh. It is directed by Mudassar Aziz, who previously helmed the 2019 original Pati Patni Aur Woh, which collected Rs. 86.89 crores at the box office. A teaser is expected within a week, and Zee Studios branding is set to appear across all forthcoming marketing assets. The film had originally been slated for a March 4 Holi release before its date shifted to May 15, placing it in what is shaping up as a comedy-heavy 2026 theatrical calendar.
HDFC Bank's board has approved Rajiv Kumar, former Chief Election Commissioner and financial services secretary, as its Part-time Non-Executive Chairman from June 30, 2026. His chairmanship still requires RBI approval, but the move ends the bank's prolonged search for a permanent board leader.
Indian startups raised $1.1 billion across 16 deals in the week of June 21-26, 2026, up 2.5 times from the prior week, with CRED's $900 million Series H led by Meta accounting for most of the total. Square Yards became India's 131st unicorn after closing a $95 million round.
Jet fuel costs dropped sharply after a US-Iran interim peace deal, but airlines are expected to use the savings to rebuild margins rather than cut fares. Tight capacity, aircraft delivery delays, and weak budget carriers give major carriers unusual pricing power heading into the second half of 2026.
Meta is investing $900 million in CRED at a $4.5 billion valuation, the largest Indian startup round of 2026, as founder Kunal Shah moves to a global leadership role at WhatsApp. Miten Sampat takes over as interim CEO, and a major employee stock buyback is expected within weeks.
