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Pink Villa
3 minutes ago
- Pink Villa
Saiyaara Box Office Day 13: Mohit Suri's film with Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda adds Rs 7.50 crore on Wednesday, approaches Kabir Singh's lifetime
Mohit Suri's Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, continues its glorious run at the box office. The musical romantic drama headlined by two newcomers turned out to be a big blockbuster. Saiyaara nets Rs 7.50 crore on Day 13, cume approaches Rs 275 crore Produced by Akshaye Widani, Saiyaara wrapped its opening week at Rs 172 crore net. The movie further witnessed a big jump in its second weekend and marked its entry into the Rs 250 crore mark on its second Monday. It saw another jump on Tuesday, due to blockbuster pricing The Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda starrer movie continued to gain traction and added Rs 7.50 crore to the tally on its second Wednesday. The total cume of Saiyaara reached Rs 272.50 crore net in India. It is all set to storm past the lifetime earnings of Kabir Singh (Rs 276 crore) and wrap its second week around Rs 280 crore. Day-wise box office collections of Saiyaara are as follows: Days Saiyaara Net India Day 1 Rs 21.50 crore Day 2 Rs 26 crore Day 3 Rs 35.75 crore Day 4 Rs 23.75 crore Day 5 Rs 24.50 crore Day 6 Rs 21.50 crore Day 7 Rs 19 crore Day 8 Rs 18 crore Day 9 Rs 26.50 crore Day 10 Rs 29.50 crore Day 11 Rs 9.00 crore Day 12 Rs 10.00 crore Day 13 Rs 7.50 crore (est.) Total Rs 272.50 crore Looking at its trends, the movie is expected to hold well on the third weekend as Son Of Sardaar 2 and Dhadak 2 didn't have much buzz among the audience. The romantic drama will make sure to enter the Rs 300 crore net club in the third weekend. If it didn't slow down much, it would easily wrap its third weekend by crossing the Rs 350 crore mark. All eyes are now on its occupancy in the third week. If it manages to perform on the expected lines, Saiyaara has the potential to wrap its theatrical run around Rs 375 crore to Rs 400 crore net at the Indian box office. Saiyaara in theaters Saiyaara is currently playing in cinemas nearby. You can book your tickets from the online ticket-booking web portals or grab them from the counter itself. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
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Business Standard
3 minutes ago
- Business Standard
JB Pharma Q1 profit up 14%, revenue up 9% on domestic segment gains
JB Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals posted a 14.4 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit at Rs 202 crore for the first quarter of the financial year (Q1FY26). Revenue from operations also rose by 8.9 per cent to Rs 1,093 crore. Sequentially, net profit increased by 38 per cent, with revenue also growing by 15 per cent. Nikhil Chopra, chief executive officer and wholetime director, JB Pharma, stated: 'The domestic business recorded approximately 14 per cent value growth. This was driven by acute and chronic segments, including our ophthalmology portfolio. Our major brands and their franchises are also performing well. The CDMO business momentum is likely to sustain in the coming quarters.' Going forward, the company will focus on increasing topline growth along with optimisation of costs and organisational efficiencies. It expects the domestic and CDMO segments to lead growth and profitability. The company claims it is one of the fastest-growing domestic pharmaceutical companies among the top 25 organisations, as per IQVIA MAT June 2025 data. JB Pharma's ophthalmology portfolio delivered robust 19 per cent growth, reaching Rs 57 crore in Q1FY26. The Razel franchise crossed Rs 100 crore in MAT June 2025, up from Rs 69 crore in MAT June 2023, while Azmarda sales rose to Rs 75 crore from Rs 69 crore in MAT June 2024. International business revenue grew 2 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 416 crore, compared to Rs 409 crore. However, the international formulations segment declined 2 per cent to Rs 283 crore. While branded generics exports grew during the quarter, markets such as Russia, the US and South Africa remained flat or marginally declined. The CDMO business posted an 8 per cent increase to Rs 115 crore, with strong momentum expected to continue. The active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) segment reported 38 per cent Y-o-Y growth, rising to Rs 18 crore from Rs 13 crore. The results were announced after market hours. JB's share fell by 1.08 per cent, ending the day's trade at Rs 1,782.90 apiece on the BSE.
Time of India
3 minutes ago
- Time of India
‘Once Arijit Singh spent hours in my office, didn't take a break or eat': Composer recalls ‘Aashiqui 2' singer's life pre-fame. A look at his jaw-dropping networth
Today, the name Arijit Singh needs no introduction. Known for his mellifluous voice, the singing sensation's craze has spread to each corner of the country. Known for several chartbuster songs such as 'Tum Hi Ho,' 'Kesariya Tera,' 'Laal Ishq,' etc., Singh is known to charge a whopping Rs 2 crore per a heartfelt conversation with Lallantop, music composer Monty Sharma reflected on how far singer Arijit Singh has come—from sitting silently in a studio for long hours to commanding astronomical fees for his live recalled the days when Arijit would quietly spend hours with him during recording sessions, entirely immersed in his work. Food and rest took a backseat as the aspiring artist honed his craft with relentless dedication. Fast forward to today, Arijit is one of the highest-paid singers in the country, with an individual stage performance costing as much as Rs 2 crore.'There was a time when Arijit (Singh) used to come sit next to me for hours without taking any break or eating food. In today's time, he charges Rs 2 crore per performance,' he Sharma shed light on how the music industry has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years. Earlier, the reach of music was primarily limited to radios and television channels, and while audio rights for albums were still sold for significant sums, the audience's access was comparatively narrow. With the rapid emergence of digital platforms and the rise of social media, the ecosystem of music consumption has expanded far beyond conventional emphasized that this digital boom has drastically increased revenue opportunities, particularly for audio companies. A song today can fetch prices that were once considered unrealistic. However, this enormous valuation doesn't necessarily translate into massive earnings for composers. A music director might earn a substantial sum—perhaps Rs 20 lakh per song—but in exchange, they often relinquish the majority of the rights to audio companies. The lion's share of ongoing profits ends up with these firms, primarily due to platforms like YouTube and Spotify, which generate massive streaming their essential creative input, music composers continue to receive a smaller slice of the financial pie. According to Sharma, it's the singers—who are the recognizable voices behind the songs—who enjoy the most lucrative payouts. New-generation vocalists today can demand anywhere between ₹1 crore to ₹2 crore per assignment, reflecting their massive popularity and brand dimension contributing to this new era of earnings is the rise of reality television. Monty Sharma pointed out that platforms like talent shows have unlocked new streams of consistent income for artists. Recalling his own stint as a judge on Voice of India, he mentioned that he was once paid ₹7.5 lakh per day. Today, with no fixed ceiling on these fees, established singers and mentors in such shows can command even higher rates. These shows not only provide steady financial rewards but also serve as platforms to further increase an artist's visibility and fan for Arijit Singh, his success story is not just confined to music charts. Singer Rahul Vaidya recently claimed in an interview with News 18 that Arijit now charges Rs 14 crore for a single two-hour concert. According to a report published by Mint, Arijit's total wealth is currently estimated at around Rs 414 crore. His assets include a posh Rs 8 crore residence in Navi Mumbai, along with a collection of luxury cars worth over Rs 3.4 crore, featuring elite brands such as Range Rover and journey from a humble, dedicated singer in a recording studio to a multimillionaire and national icon underscores not just personal perseverance but also the seismic shifts in how the Indian music industry operates today.
