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Moneycontrol’s 10 crore monthly users highlighted in a print ad
New Delhi: Moneycontrol has launched an ad campaign to announce its record-breaking 10 crore monthly users, solidifying its position as India’s largest financial platform. Moneycontrol is part of the Network 18 group. [NSE: Network18]
In a front-page ad across all editions of The Economic Times, the financial platform announced that 10 crore (100 million) people used Moneycontrol in October 2024. (Source: Google Analytics, October 2024) The ad also showcased the 10 lakh paying subscribers of Moneycontrol Pro, the paid subscription-based service of Moneycontrol. Further, the ad highlighted Moneycontrol’s audience size, which is 30 per cent bigger than its nearest rival, (Source: Comscore MMX Multi-Platform, Business/ Finance News Category, September 2024) while also emphasising 70 lakh monthly active users of Moneycontrol App.
The ad reiterates that Moneycontrol’s unique combination of market data, financial tools, exclusive stock research, combined with in-depth impactful business news, has made it an irresistible proposition.
Moneycontrol continues to expand its footprint in the fintech space with personal loans, fixed deposits, bank account management tools and credit scores, cementing its role as a comprehensive financial ecosystem.
Beyond audience and subscriber milestones, Moneycontrol has also strengthened its user engagement. In September 2024, its page views were almost 40 per cent higher than its nearest competitor, according to Comscore. Its time-spent was also the highest in the sector at 407.48 million minutes during the month.
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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.
