Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, celebrated for his five-decade legacy in Indian cinema, has taken a bold step into the gaming industry by co-founding Tara Gaming alongside bestselling author Amish Tripathi and veteran gaming executive Nouredine Abboud. The venture’s first flagship title, The Age of Bhaarat, is a AAA action-adventure game designed for PC and console platforms. Set in a mythological version of ancient India, the game aims to blend cinematic storytelling with immersive gameplay rooted in Indian culture and heritage.

As the world gears up for the 2025 MET Gala, India’s entertainment elite prepares to take center stage at one of fashion’s most illustrious global platforms. With the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” the event will spotlight the legacy of Black menswear, while Bollywood powerhouses such as Shah Rukh Khan, Kiara Advani, Diljit Dosanjh, and Isha Ambani are expected to add their distinct flair to the proceedings. With India’s expanding influence in global fashion and cinema, this year’s MET Gala is poised to be a milestone in cultural diplomacy and style narrative for South Asia.

The World Audiovisual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 opened in Mumbai on May 1, bringing together over 10,000 global delegates, 1,000 content creators, and 300 companies to shape the next chapter of the media and entertainment (M&E) industry. With an estimated Rs. 2.7 trillion in revenue projected for 2025 and significant government investments backing the sector, India stands at the cusp of a digital entertainment revolution.

State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest public sector lender, reported a 10% year-on-year decline in standalone net profit for the fourth quarter of FY25, registering Rs. 18,643 crore. Despite this quarterly setback, the bank posted a strong 16% increase in annual profits, reaching Rs. 70,901 crore. Improvements in asset quality, rising interest income, and plans to raise up to Rs. 25,000 crore in fresh equity signal a complex but optimistic picture. The declared dividend of Rs. 15.90 per share adds to shareholder value.

Amid growing consumer frustration over the inaccessibility of smartphone and tablet repairs, the Indian government is stepping up efforts to promote sustainable consumption through the introduction of a Repairability Index. A government-appointed committee has submitted its recommendations, calling for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to self-declare repairability scores for mobile devices.

Hero MotoCorp reported a substantial 43% decline in dealer dispatches for April 2025, totaling 305,406 units compared to 533,585 units in the same month the previous year. This downturn is attributed to a three-day production halt at four of its manufacturing facilities, aimed at aligning supply chains and conducting scheduled maintenance. Despite this setback, the company maintains a consistent month-on-month increase in retail market share throughout 2025.

Audi India has declared a 2% price increase on all its models, effective from May 15, 2025. This decision comes in response to escalating input and transportation costs, including fluctuations in exchange rates. The price adjustment aims to ensure sustainable growth for Audi India and its dealer partners while maintaining the brand's premium positioning in the Indian market. Despite the price hike, Audi India remains committed to minimizing the impact on its valued customers.

Godrej Properties Limited has delivered a commendable performance in the fiscal year 2024–25, achieving record-breaking sales and profit figures despite a challenging market environment. The company's strategic expansions, strong demand across key markets, and successful project launches have contributed to its growth trajectory. However, the fourth quarter witnessed a slight dip in net profit, primarily due to increased expenses and a narrowing of profit margins.

Gensol Engineering Ltd. is enduring a prolonged downturn in its stock performance, with shares plummeting for the 16th consecutive day, culminating in a 5% drop to a fresh 52-week low of ₹73.42 on the NSE. This sustained decline, amounting to a 93% loss from its peak, is attributed to escalating concerns over corporate governance and financial mismanagement.

S&P Global Ratings has revised India's GDP growth forecast downward to 6.3% for the fiscal year 2025-26, citing increasing uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy and its potential ripple effects across the global economy. The revision comes amid fears of a global slowdown triggered by protectionist measures, especially tariffs emanating from the United States. While India remains one of the more resilient economies in the Asia-Pacific region, the downgrade underscores mounting downside risks, including currency volatility and a weaker export environment.