John Fithian, founding partner at The Fithian Group LLC and global distribution partner for Ramayana, publicly predicted the two-part Indian epic will become the first Indian film to achieve global theatrical blockbuster status. His remarks followed a series of private presentations held during CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas, where producer Namit Malhotra screened unreleased footage using what Fithian described as never-before-used technologies and special effects. Major theatrical exhibition companies from the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, and Australia attended the closed-door sessions. The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Prime Focus Studios in association with DNEG, an eight-time Oscar-winning visual effects company, and Yash's Monster Mind Creations. According to Fithian, those conversations with leading Western cinema operators were focused on how best to market, distribute, and exhibit the film across their respective territories. Part 1 is scheduled for an IMAX worldwide release on Diwali 2026, with Part 2 following on Diwali 2027. The engagement from top global exhibitors signals that the film is being positioned as a genuine crossover theatrical event rather than a diaspora-focused release.
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.
Air India's net loss more than doubled to ₹22,238 crore in FY26, prompting Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran to extend the Vihaan.AI turnaround timeline from five years to as long as a decade.
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.
