Current Affairs - Business

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the merger between Zee Entertainment Enterprises and Culver Max Entertainment (formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India or SPNI). This will create a $10 billion entity that will be one of the largest media and entertainment companies in India.

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has become an investor and brand ambassador for Pluckk, a company engaged in the fresh fruit and vegetables business, which offers a range of products including DIY meal kits and innovative concepts like ozone-washed products and traceability.

Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha of Jammu and Kashmir inaugurated the 9th India International MSME Expo and Summit 2023 in New Delhi, aiming to facilitate collaboration between policymakers and entrepreneurs in the MSME sector for economic growth.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has earned a surplus of $1.5 billion during the five years from 2017-2021. This is according to the BCCI's annual report for the fiscal year 2021-22. The report states that the BCCI's revenue during this period was $5.5 billion, and its expenses were $4 billion. This resulted in a surplus of $1.5 billion.

Entities recognized as startups under the Startup India initiative receive various benefits, including access to mentorship, networking opportunities, and incubation facilities to help them refine their business models and strategies.