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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
As Saiyaara enters 2025's top 5 Hindi blockbusters, here's one of the highest paid director Mohit Suri's net worth
After making Aashiqui 2 a cult back in 2013, director Mohit Suri is back again with his new romantic drama, Saiyaara, the movie that has almost broken the internet. The romantic saga has debutant stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, who became an overnight sensation. Interestingly, despite the fresh-faced cast, Mohit Suri's film has hit the mark and has become the fifth highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025. The 44-year-old director achieved the spot after beating films led by superstars like Salman Khan's Sikandar (Rs 110.36 crore) and Akshay Kumar's Sky Force (Rs 113.62 crore), both of which featured massive star casts and higher production budgets. With the huge success of Suri's current film, let's take a look at his wealth and net worth in a year. Mohit Suri's Saiyaara crossed Rs 110 crore at the box office on Tuesday Released on Friday, July 18, in theatres, 'Saiyaara' has proven to be a sleeper hit, and in no time, the film did business that no one expected. Moreover, the kind of euphoria the movie has created is just unprecedented. The movie recorded the biggest opening day number for new faces or debutants, and by Saturday and Sunday, the film clocked nearly Rs 83 crore in the first three days, which is believed to be the highest ever opening weekend for a love story. With day 5, the film clinched higher, and currently its box office collection stands at Rs 113.43 crore, as per ToI. Day-wise collection of 'Saiyaara' in India Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 21.5 Cr Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 26 Cr Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 35.75 Cr Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 24 Cr Day 5 [1st Tuesday]: ₹ 6.18 Cr Total ₹ 113.43 Cr A look at Mohit Suri's net worth Mohit Suri is a notable Indian filmmaker recognised for directing successful Bollywood films like Kalyug (2005), Woh Lamhe (2006), Awarapan (2007), Raaz: The Mystery Continues (2009), Crook (2010), Hamari Adhuri Kahani (2015), Half Girlfriend (2017), Malang (2020), and Ek Villain Returns (2022). His upcoming release is Saiyaara (2025). According to Indulgeexpress, his estimated net worth is nearly Rs 100 crore. While he also charges around Rs 6 to 8 crore per film for directing, as per BollywoodShaadis. Primarily, the director's wealth is derived from his successful career in Bollywood as a director, writer, and producer. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Capex back at front & centre of govt's policy play as private sector watches from sidelines
The Centre is actively monitoring capital expenditure. This is because private investment is slow due to global uncertainties. The Centre's spending has increased significantly in the first two months of the fiscal year. Government's capital expenditure aims to stimulate economic growth. The government is exploring strategies to enhance economic activity. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Indian government is closely monitoring its capital expenditure ( capex ) as private investment remains sluggish, a trend exacerbated by global uncertainties linked to US tariffs. In the first two months of the fiscal year, the Centre has recorded a notable increase in spending, with 20% of its annual allocation utilised, compared to only 13% during the same period last year, ToI reported on July 21 citing official the past five years, the government's capital expenditure has served as a crucial policy instrument aimed at stimulating economic growth. The rationale is that increased public spending will create demand for goods and services, leading to job creation and encouraging private despite this proactive approach, the private sector remains hesitant, with investments primarily seen in sectors like cement and steel, where companies are responding to demand generated by government initiatives in segments, particularly electronics, are experiencing growth due to schemes like the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI). Yet, overall capacity utilisation in various industries is not sufficiently high to warrant significant new sectors such as automobiles and energy, the transition towards greener technologies has also contributed to delays in investment officials acknowledge the current weakness in private investment and are exploring strategies to enhance economic activity. There are discussions about increasing capex in areas with potential for higher absorptive could involve directing funds towards urban infrastructure projects, with planned discussions among the finance ministry and other government departments in the coming ahead, the government is committed to maintaining a strong focus on capital expenditure, particularly given the anticipated economic growth in the years to come. For the current fiscal year, the Centre has set a capex budget of Rs 11.4 lakh crore, with almost half earmarked for roads and hope is that as public investment continues to rise, the private sector will eventually follow suit, leading to a more robust and self-sustaining economic environment.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Capex back at front & centre of govt's policy play as private sector watches from sidelines
The Indian government is closely monitoring its capital expenditure ( capex ) as private investment remains sluggish, a trend exacerbated by global uncertainties linked to US tariffs. In the first two months of the fiscal year, the Centre has recorded a notable increase in spending, with 20% of its annual allocation utilised, compared to only 13% during the same period last year, ToI reported on July 21 citing official data. Over the past five years, the government's capital expenditure has served as a crucial policy instrument aimed at stimulating economic growth. The rationale is that increased public spending will create demand for goods and services, leading to job creation and encouraging private investment. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category MCA others Artificial Intelligence healthcare Design Thinking Leadership Data Science Data Science CXO Digital Marketing Product Management Data Analytics Cybersecurity MBA Technology Public Policy Operations Management Others Degree PGDM Project Management Management Finance Skills you'll gain: Programming Proficiency Data Handling & Analysis Cybersecurity Awareness & Skills Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Duration: 24 Months Vellore Institute of Technology VIT Master of Computer Applications Starts on Aug 14, 2024 Get Details However, despite this proactive approach, the private sector remains hesitant, with investments primarily seen in sectors like cement and steel, where companies are responding to demand generated by government initiatives in infrastructure. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo Certain segments, particularly electronics, are experiencing growth due to schemes like the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI). Yet, overall capacity utilisation in various industries is not sufficiently high to warrant significant new investments. In sectors such as automobiles and energy, the transition towards greener technologies has also contributed to delays in investment decisions. Live Events Government officials acknowledge the current weakness in private investment and are exploring strategies to enhance economic activity. There are discussions about increasing capex in areas with potential for higher absorptive capacity. This could involve directing funds towards urban infrastructure projects, with planned discussions among the finance ministry and other government departments in the coming months. Looking ahead, the government is committed to maintaining a strong focus on capital expenditure, particularly given the anticipated economic growth in the years to come. For the current fiscal year, the Centre has set a capex budget of Rs 11.4 lakh crore, with almost half earmarked for roads and railways. The hope is that as public investment continues to rise, the private sector will eventually follow suit, leading to a more robust and self-sustaining economic environment.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Birla Tyres resumes operations under new ownership, lays out expansion plans
Birla Tyres has resumed production at its Balasore plant under new ownership, marking its re-entry into the Indian tyre market with an initial 10 per cent capacity utilisation, ToI reports. The company, now backed by Himadri Speciality Chemical and Dalmia Bharat Refractories , plans to scale up to full capacity within the next two to three years and begin exports to the Middle East and Africa. Himadri Speciality Chemical now holds a majority stake in the revived business. 'We are planning to step up the capacity utilisation gradually,' said Anurag Choudhary, Chairman and Managing Director of Himadri Speciality Chemical. The Balasore facility currently has a daily production capacity of 400 tonnes, focused on manufacturing commercial vehicle and off-the-road (OTR) tyres for mining, agriculture, and other applications. Future strategy The company is also preparing to diversify its portfolio with future plans to enter the passenger car radial and electric vehicle (EV) tyre segments. However, it has ruled out a foray into the two-wheeler tyre market. Choudhary emphasised the enduring strength of the Birla Tyres brand, which he believes will support its expansion strategy. 'The brand recall value of Birla Tyres is huge,' he said. The company currently has a presence in states like Odisha, West Bengal, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, with plans to expand to two or three new states every quarter. It currently operates through 13 distributors and intends to start exports soon. Alongside this revival, Birla Tyres recently unveiled a refreshed brand identity as it charts a new growth trajectory. On the performance of Himadri Speciality Chemical, Choudhary reported a 48 per cent year-on-year growth in profit after tax, reaching ₹183 crore in the first quarter of FY26. 'We reported our highest quarterly EBITDA and PAT, underscoring a strong, resilient and sustainable financial performance,' he said. The growth, he noted, was driven by a focus on high-value speciality products, operational efficiencies, and improvements in waste heat recovery systems. The relaunch of Birla Tyres comes after its acquisition through insolvency proceedings at the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), as the new promoters aim to re-establish the legacy brand in both domestic and international markets.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Murukku, Misal, Sev, Soda — 10-minute carts fuel regional snack boom
Indian regional food and beverage brands are turning to quick commerce platforms to grow their reach beyond traditional markets. By using faster delivery cycles, pin code-level curation and rising demand for ethnic snacks such as murukku, khapli atta, bakarwadi and jeera sodas, these companies are gaining visibility in cities that were once difficult to access through conventional retail channels, ToI reported. Several of these brands had first found traction beyond their home states via direct-to-consumer (D2C) models. But now, quick commerce is emerging as the next stage of distribution, enabling sales through bundled packs, smaller units and regular listings on platforms such as Zepto, Blinkit, Instamart and BigBasket . At Sweet Karam Coffee , quick commerce now makes up 40% of the company's business. 'We've scaled 4.5 times in revenue through quick commerce in a year and a half. About 50% of our sales now come from outside South India, up from 10-20% earlier,' said CEO Nalini Parthiban. Two Brothers Organic Farms has seen quick commerce rise from just 5% to 30% of its domestic sales in the past year. Chitale Bandhu Mithaiwale is using the format as an entry route into new cities and now sees nearly 30% of revenue coming from outside Maharashtra. 'Quick commerce is not about storytelling. It's about access, trial and repeatability,' said managing partner Indraneel Chitale. In Ahmedabad, its quick commerce volumes now match general trade sales after one and a half years of offline expansion. The brand focuses on bundled stock keeping units (SKUs) priced around Rs 50, such as banana wafers, bakarwadi and namkeen mixtures. Live Events Platforms themselves are also pushing the regional snack category. BigBasket said regional SKUs like Nylon Sev, Misal, and Ujjain Sev have grown over 50% in the last three to six months. 'Murukku now contributes 5% to our namkeen category. About 80% of such purchases happen through 10-minute delivery and are impulse-led,' said Seshu Kumar Tirumala, chief buying and merchandising officer. Newer players such as House of Bindu are using quick commerce primarily as a reach tool. 'This marks a shift from D2C-led discovery to quick-commerce-led access,' said Ravi Kapoor, partner at PwC India. 'Food is hard to scale nationally due to hyperlocal tastes, but pin-code level curation is helping regional brands reach farther, faster.' Despite challenges such as warehouse limitations and shelf-life concerns, quick commerce is increasingly becoming a key strategy for high-repeat products, festive season demand and entry into new markets. The trend is shifting from being about product discovery to building steady, wide-scale access. (with ToI inputs)
