In the first two months of the year, over 8,500 jobs were cut across various gaming companies, following a record-breaking 10,500 layoffs in 2023.
The video gaming industry has experienced a turbulent start to 2024, with a significant wave of layoffs impacting the sector.
In the first two months of the year, over 8,500 jobs were cut across various gaming companies, following a record-breaking 10,500 layoffs in 2023.
This alarming trend highlights the challenges faced by the industry, including economic uncertainty, shifting consumer preferences, and the looming threat of AI automation.
~28,000 Employees Laid off since 2022
India’s 2025 festive season opened with a strong start, driven by front-loaded sales, GST-driven price cuts, and the growing role of quick commerce. In the first week alone, platforms generated ~₹60,700 crore GMV - up 29% YoY -capturing over half of the season’s projected ₹1.2-lakh-crore sales.
UPI is redefining India’s payment habits -over 12.3B transactions worth ₹7.34 lakh crore. From groceries to high-value bill payments, it’s powering both daily spends and big-ticket payments across the country.
K-Beauty in India is no longer niche - it’s the fastest-growing segment in the country’s $24B beauty market, projected to cross $1.5B by 2030.
The Korean Wave in India is no longer just a pop culture trend - it’s a full-blown movement reshaping consumer behavior, especially in beauty.
India’s 2025 festive season opened with a strong start, driven by front-loaded sales, GST-driven price cuts, and the growing role of quick commerce. In the first week alone, platforms generated ~₹60,700 crore GMV - up 29% YoY -capturing over half of the season’s projected ₹1.2-lakh-crore sales.
Trent’s Burnt Toast is a youth-focused fashion brand positioned between Zudio and Zara, targeting Gen Z with trend-led, affordable styles. After debuting in Bengaluru, it has expanded to Pune, marking its role as Trent’s next growth pillar
India’s organised mall landscape is transforming rapidly. Drawing on Phoenix Mills and Nexus Malls’ combined portfolio of 28 malls (21.4 mn sq. ft.), this report decodes how metros and Tier-2/3 cities are emerging as the next retail growth hubs.
According to estimates from Datum, online shoppers are expected to spend ~₹120,000 Crore (up 27% from 2024) throughout the festive season in 2025, with 12% share for quick commerce.
