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• Abheek Biswas, vice president of consumer insights at dentsu India, argues that India's streaming market is shifting from a phase of content abundance to one focused on relevance. • The core thesis is that long-term value for streaming platforms will now be driven by "what stays"—content that audiences continue to watch, recommend, and debate. • This shift matters because entertainment only creates lasting cultural and economic value when it integrates into the daily conversations and rituals of viewers.

• European markets remained volatile on July 13, 2026, with oil prices holding higher as investors focused on escalating tensions between the US and Iran. • Chip stocks surged by 10% while gold prices plunged, a shift driven by a strengthening US dollar that some traders suggest signals a potential regime change. • Concerns are mounting over US fiscal health, as national debt has now exceeded the size of the economy and the Treasury is borrowing $155 billion per month.

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• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India has reached a five-year high, driven by strong capital inflows and resilient domestic demand despite global trade headwinds. • The services sector emerged as the primary growth engine with a 10% expansion, followed by industry growth of 7.3% and a more subdued 3.6% increase in agriculture. • This surge is significant as robust investment momentum and gross capital formation are currently offsetting global economic uncertainties and inflation.

• Sky is acquiring ITV's media and entertainment divisions in a deal valued at £1.6 billion. • Sky boss Dana Strong confirmed that popular ITV hits, including "I'm a Celebrity," will remain free to watch following the takeover. • Dame Caroline Dinenage, chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, noted that the merger could increase the combined entity's ability to attract audiences and advertising revenue.

• Sky has announced a £1.6bn deal to acquire ITV's media and entertainment divisions, marking one of the largest takeovers in British media history. • Sky CEO Dana Strong confirmed that popular ITV shows, such as I'm a Celebrity, will remain free-to-air until the company's public service licence obligations expire in 2034. • The merger aims to create a powerful domestic competitor capable of challenging global streaming giants.

• Sky is acquiring ITV's media and entertainment divisions in a deal valued at £1.6 billion. • Sky boss Dana Strong confirmed that popular ITV programs, including "I'm a Celebrity," will remain free to watch following the takeover. • Dame Caroline Dinenage, chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, noted that the merger could increase the combined entity's ability to attract audiences and advertising revenue.