Anke Greifeneder, a senior programming executive at Warner Bros. Discovery and HBO Max, will receive Deadline's 2026 German TV Disruptor award at Seriencamp in Cologne, the largest industry gathering in Germany. The honor recognizes her career developing and shepherding hit series, including landmark productions for TNT Germany. Seriencamp functions as a key meeting point for commissioners, producers, and distributors operating in the German-language market, making the venue a deliberate signal about where European streaming influence is being recognized. Greifeneder's profile reflects a broader dynamic in European TV: streaming platforms have increasingly relied on local programming executives to develop regionally specific content that travels internationally. Her recognition at this forum positions WBD's German programming operation as a significant creative force within the European content landscape. Observers will watch whether the award accelerates conversations around WBD's German original slate and its positioning against rival streamers competing for local language content.
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.
