MAM
Star Plus, Sony gain, Zee skids
MUMBAI: The top two Hindi general entertainment channels (GEC) – Star Plus and Sony entertainment channel (Set), which saw a dip in the GRPs (gross rating points) last week, has once again seen an increase in the ratings.
As per TAM data for week ended 12 November (HSM, C&S, 4+), Star Plus recorded 314 GRPs (last week 310), while Set closed the week with 269 GRPs (last week 260).
Colors, the number three GEC remained stable with 234 GRPs (last week 235), while Zee TV which was the only channel that saw a rise in GRPs last week lost eyeballs and closed the week with 161 GRPs (last week 175).
KBC closed with 5.84 TVR while Balika Vadhu took back its no. 2 position with 6.08 TVR. Star Plus‘ Saath Nibhana… still leads the rating list with 6.13 TVR.
Meanwhile, Sab with 115 GRPs (last week 124) and Imagine TV with 78 GRPs (last week 71) followed next.
Star One with 45 GRPs (last week 47 GRPs) became the next in the list.
Sahara One adds two more points to its last GRPs list and registered 40 GRPs (last week 38). Its show Jai Jai Jai Bajrang Bali recorded a 1 TVR.
Brands
Motorola launches edge 70 fusion with 50MP Sony camera
New mid-premium smartphone brings 144Hz display, 7000mAh battery and motoAI from 12 March 2026.
MUMBAI: Motorola just fused flagship flair with mid-range magic because when your phone packs a 7000mAh battery and a world-first Sony sensor, even the competition starts feeling a little flat. Motorola has launched the edge 70 fusion in India, introducing the world’s first 50MP Sony LYT-710 camera with motoAI to the mid-premium segment. The device also features India’s only 144Hz 1.5K True Colour quad-curved Pantone-validated display, a massive 7000mAh silicon-carbon battery with 68W TurboPower charging, and the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 platform.
The camera system includes OIS, an f/1.8 aperture, Pantone Validated Colours and SkinTone Validation, plus 4K video recording with HDR across all lenses. Advanced motoAI features such as AI Photo Enhancement, Adaptive Stabilization and Auto Night Vision deliver pro-grade results. A 13MP ultra-wide + macro lens and 32MP front camera complete the setup.
Design highlights include an all-new slim 7.99mm profile weighing just 193g, with luxurious fabric-inspired finishes in three Pantone-curated colours, Blue Surf, Country Air and Silhouette. The 6.78-inch Super HD+ Extreme AMOLED panel offers 5200 nits peak brightness, 100 per cent DCI-P3 gamut and dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos.
Powered by moto ai 2.0, the phone includes Next Move suggestions, AI Image Studio, Catch Me Up 2.0, Pay Attention live transcription and Perplexity integration. It runs Android 16 with three OS upgrades and five years of security updates, plus IP68 + IP69 and MIL-STD-810H durability.
Motorola India managing director T.M. Narasimhan said, “With the motorola edge 70 fusion, we have focused on delivering exceptional camera performance, design excellence, intelligent experiences, and dependable power in an ultra-refined form factor.”
The edge 70 fusion comes in three variants, 8GB + 128GB (Rs 26,999), 8GB + 256GB (Rs 29,999) and 12GB + 256GB (Rs 32,999). An early bird sale for limited stock runs on Flipkart on 6 March from 12pm–4pm, with full availability from 12 March on Flipkart, Motorola.in and retail stores.
Effective pricing after offers, Rs 24,999 (8/128GB), Rs 27,999 (8/256GB) and Rs 30,999 (12/256GB), including Rs 2,000 instant discount on HDFC/Axis cards, Rs 2,000 exchange bonus and no-cost EMI options. Buyers also get 18 months of free Google Gemini Pro (worth Rs 35,100).
In a segment where phones often promise the moon but deliver average nights, the edge 70 fusion stands out by actually delivering both clear shots after dark and power that lasts long after the party ends.
