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Moneycontrol unveils comprehensive coverage for ‘The Election Budget: India 2024’
Mumbai: Moneycontrol is proud to announce its latest initiative, The Election Budget: India 2024′. Using innovative data visualization tools and leveraging the unmatched experience of the country’s leading business newsroom, this coverage is designed to provide the most cutting-edge coverage of the Narendra Modi government’s last budget before the general elections.
With accurate, insightful, and easy-to-understand reporting, Moneycontrol’s coverage of Budget 2024 will cater to the changing needs of diverse digital audiences. Moneycontrol’s team of expert journalists will demystify government policies, providing a comprehensive analysis of their implications on Indian businesses and investors.
Alongside in-depth reportage and analysis, Moneycontrol has introduced new interactive data tools to facilitate a deeper understanding of the Union Budget. Users can immerse themselves in games like ‘Play the FM’ and ‘Budget Word Cloud’, which offer a playful yet informative experience. Furthermore, its Income Tax Calculator will provide readers with instant valuable insights into the Budget’s impact on their pockets.
Moneycontrol’s live digital video broadcast feed on Budget Day will feature exclusive perspectives from top industry leaders, investors, market gurus, and its team of experts. Coming straight out of India’s leading business newsroom, this broadcast will offer unparalleled insights. This includes how the Budget will impact key industries and companies. ‘Pitch Report’ delves into key issues, expectations, and the potential impact on major sectors, providing viewers with a thorough understanding of the economic landscape.
‘Fast and focused’, a key aspect of this coverage is to identify key gainers and losers with an in-depth perspective. Furthermore, the Personal Finance segment decodes how the budget will impact individuals. The ‘Budget in Charts’ feature simplifies complex financial information into easy-to-understand visuals, ensuring the audience stays well-informed. Additionally, in the Modi@10 series, we analyze the impact of budgets presented during Narendra Modi’s decade-long tenure. To complete the narrative, Moneycontrol also profiles the people behind the scenes with a special feature series, ‘Team FM’.
The interim Budget 2024, scheduled on the eve of national elections, presents a unique challenge of striking a delicate balance between policies aimed at pleasing voters and upholding fiscal responsibility. Moneycontrol will delve deep into the nuances of these policies, offering critical insights essential for navigating the complex economic landscape.
Moneycontrol managing editor Nalin Mehta said “Though this is an Interim Budget, it sets the political agenda ahead of national elections. As India’s leader in business news, Moneycontrol’s unmissable coverage will provide news and insights that matter for investors, traders, consumers, and everyone interested in the larger India story. To cut through the clutter and understand the big story behind the Finance Minister’s numbers, log into Moneycontrol.com on Budget Day.”
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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.
