From policy expectations ahead of Budget 2026 to major funding announcements and sporting milestones, here’s a roundup of the week’s most important business, policy and human-interest stories.Featured storiesBudget 2026: From gaming to streaming, M&E sector urges government for tax relief, infrastructure pushAs Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present Budget 2026-27 next week, India’s media and entertainment (M&E) sector is sharpening its expectations pitch. For FY27, the sector’s broad asks from the government include placing gaming and esports at the centre of India’s creative economy, along with enabling policy changes around taxation, content creation, and digital distribution.After two Union Budgets that offered limited sector-specific relief, industry leaders say the upcoming Budget represents a moment to move from regulatory consolidation to growth enablement, especially for fast-scaling digital and creative businesses. Read more here.Quick commerce giants split strategies as new rivals close inThe phrase “same same but different” applies to Swiggy Instamart, Blinkit and Zepto as each player has found a unique approach to win customers in the highly-competitive quick commerce segment.According to a recent outlook report by investment management firm Bernstein, the very definition of quick commerce will evolve in 2026.Eternal’s Blinkit has emerged as a last-minute store, relying on the… Read MoreYourStory RSS Feed
