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UFO Moviez to forego 100% salary at MD, JMD level for team’s sake
MUMBAI: India’s largest cine media network UFO Moviez has decided to forego 100 per cent salary at MD, JMD level and 50-60 per cent salary at the entire leadership team level so that each and every member of its team is taken care of in this difficult time. According to a company press release, the cine network will continue to do whatever it takes to ensure the wellbeing of its team and the society at large.
The ongoing nationwide lockdown has severely impacted all segments of the economy, and more so for the cinema exhibition industry as theatres have shuttered across the country. Cinema being an out-of-home entertainment option, the film industry has been significantly impacted and will take the longest time to recover.
“The leadership team of UFO acknowledges the current crisis and its challenges and are determined to ensure that every employee down to the frontline/lowest level is protected and does not lose his/her livelihood. UFO firmly believes that the show must go on, come what may,” stated the release.
Simultaneously, the company is developing long-term survival strategies to insulate it from such unforeseen events in future. UFO employees have been encouraged to give their ideas and suggestions on cost optimisation, identifying newer revenue streams by utilising its current strengths and infrastructure.
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Swiggy sees record orders during India vs New Zealand T20 final
Chicken biryani tops match-day menu as fans order 7,500 times per minute at peak.
MUMBAI: India’s T20 final didn’t just break stumps, it broke Swiggy’s delivery records, proving cricket fans celebrate victories with plates, not just flags. Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, reported a sharp spike in food orders during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand. On 8 March 2026, overall orders rose 23.2 per cent year-on-year compared with the same date in 2025, driven by fans turning living rooms into mini stadiums complete with match-day feasts.
Key highlights from the evening:
- Orders during peak match hours (7–10 pm) were 2.1 times higher than pre-match levels.
- The highest order rate hit 7,500 orders per minute at 19:45.
- Chicken biryani reigned supreme as the most-ordered dish, followed by masala dosa, chicken fried rice, garlic breadsticks and paneer butter masala.
While metros such as Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad led volumes, the cricketing fever spread nationwide. Among emerging cities, Thiruvananthapuram, Surat and Rajkot recorded the strongest order growth. Smaller markets including Shillong, Agartala and Port Blair also showed significant appetite, underlining the expanding footprint of quick-commerce food delivery across India.
The surge reflects a growing trend of pairing major sporting events with doorstep delivery, turning big matches into shared, convenient celebrations. In a night where every boundary mattered, Swiggy proved the real MVP might just be the delivery partner who kept the snacks and the vibes flowing without missing a single wicket.
