'Need to leave cricket behind & find sports that are relevant'Zee Entertainment is making a significant long-term bet on football. The company has secured FIFA media rights until 2034, including upcomi...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
News channels draw battle lines over ratings freezeRegional broadcasters explore court options as MIB extends BARC news ratings suspension by four weeks.
07 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 revenues set to top $6 billion even as India rights deal remains pendingFIFA’s 2026 Men’s World Cup is set to become the most lucrative edition in history, with combined media rights and sponsorship revenue expe...
25 May, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
India’s TV industry faces deeper pressure as viewers, advertisers move onlineIndia's television industry is facing significant challenges. Advertising demand is slowing, and fewer people are subscribing to pay-TV. Vi...
25 May, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
No broadcaster for World Cup? What FIFA’s India standoff could really costAs FIFA gears up for the 2026 World Cup, it encounters a broadcasting conundrum in India. Following a surge in online viewership during the...
18 May, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
FIFA cuts India media rights price to $35 million, still no takers for World CupsFIFA is struggling to sell media rights for the 2026 and 2030 World Cups in India. The governing body has significantly reduced its asking ...
09 Apr, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
IPL 2026 advertisement gold rush: JioStar locks in 27 sponsors, big tech to FMCG pile inTATA IPL 2026 is attracting a large number of sponsors. Twenty-seven brands are backing the tournament. This includes tech giants and estab...
26 Mar, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
Big money, bigger impact: IPL ads drive real sales for FMCG brandsA new study reveals that advertising during the TATA IPL 2025 significantly boosted FMCG sales. Brands saw an average 5.7% uplift in sales ...
12 Jan, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Reality shows could be the ones to watch out for in New YearThe push comes as broadcasters and streamers tighten spending while trying to balance scale and monetisation, even as flagship Indian reali...
18 Dec, 2025, 09.38 AM IST
There aren't many balls left for JioStar to make the runsDespite strong viewership and competitive on-field performances by India, the anticipated commercial upside from marquee ICC events has fai...
17 Dec, 2025, 11.41 AM IST
ICC on a sticky wicket as JioStar seeks to exit dealIn a surprising turn of events, JioStar has communicated to the ICC that it must retract from its media rights contract for cricket events,...
08 Dec, 2025, 12.55 AM IST
JioStar sees early signs of ad spend recovery after GST rate changesIndustry execs project incremental ad spend of around ₹5,400 cr as festive season revives consumer demand in FMCG, durables and auto sectors
19 Oct, 2025, 12.11 AM IST
Ban on real money gaming may york cricket revenuesA proposed ban on online games involving money is anticipated to significantly reduce advertising and sponsorship revenue for sports, parti...
21 Aug, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
92% of Indians plan to maintain or increase festive spending in 2025: SurveyIndian consumers are gearing up for a vibrant festive season in 2025, with 92% planning to maintain or increase spending, according to the ...
12 Aug, 2025, 12.20 PM IST
JioStar posts Rs 581 crore net profit in Q1 driven by IPLJioStar, the RIL-Disney joint venture, posted a Q1FY26 net profit of ₹581 crore and ₹9,601 crore revenue, driven by IPL’s record performanc...
18 Jul, 2025, 09.06 PM IST
International brands tap IPL's potential to boost visibility, reachCricket in India is now a business opportunity. International brands are investing in the Indian market through IPL. JioStar's cricket broa...
14 Apr, 2025, 02.34 PM IST
It's game on: IPL Ad revenues may cross Rs 6,000 crore this yearThe Indian Premier League 2025 ecosystem is set to generate ₹6,000-₹7,000 crore in advertising revenue across TV, digital platforms, team s...
04 Mar, 2025, 02.47 PM IST