Sony Pictures Networks India Secures Exclusive Media Rights for 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Sony Pictures Networks India has secured exclusive media rights for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with live coverage set to air on Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV across the Indian subcontinent.

MIB Invites Industry Proposals for WAVES 2027 ‘Create in India Challenge’ Season 2; Unified...

MIB has invited proposals for industry-led challenges under Create in India Challenge Season 2, with selected projects eligible for grants of up to ₹1 crore.

JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu Appoints Ankita Thakur as Director of Marketing

Excerpt: JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu has appointed Ankita Thakur as Director of Marketing. She brings more than a decade of luxury hospitality marketing experience, most recently with JW Marriott Maldives Kaafu Atoll Island Resort.

The Foundery Launches Annual Investor Showcase Foundery FWD, Records ₹550 Crore-plus in Investor Interest

The Foundery's inaugural Foundery FWD showcased 18 consumer startups built through its 90-day residency, generating more than ₹550 crore in non-binding investor interest from over 70 investors.

Bacardi Appoints Mahesh Kanchan as Managing Director for India and Southeast Asia

Bacardi has named Mahesh Kanchan as Managing Director for India and Southeast Asia, effective October 1, as Vinay Golikeri moves to a broader regional leadership role.

boAt Partners with Legacy to Support India’s Emerging Music Talent and Cultural Communities

boAt has partnered with Legacy, a community-led talent platform judged by KR$NA and Raftaar, to support emerging artists and strengthen India's growing music and creator ecosystem.

realme Announces Dhanda Nyoliwala as First Artist for realme Music Fest 2026; Early Bird...

realme has announced Dhanda Nyoliwala as the first performer for realme Music Fest 2026 in New Delhi and opened Early Bird ticket sales starting from ₹999 ahead of the August 29 event.

Mercedes-Benz India Announces Leadership Changes in Sales & Marketing Function Effective September 1, 2026

Mercedes-Benz India has announced leadership changes across its Sales & Marketing function, effective September 1, 2026, to strengthen AI-driven customer experiences, retail finance integration, and leadership development.

TCM Sports LIST Concludes Inaugural Wimbledon 2026 Premium Hospitality Experience

TCM Sports LIST concluded its inaugural Wimbledon 2026 hospitality programme, offering premium Centre Court access and exclusive interactions with Pat Cash and John McEnroe for business leaders and distinguished guests.

thumpN Raises Over $3.75 Million in Pre-Seed Funding from Music Icons and Business Leaders...

AI-native live entertainment platform thumpN has secured over $3.75 million in pre-seed funding from leading artists and business leaders as it launches its conversational AI-powered event discovery platform across India.

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GScale Appoints Siddharth Singh as President – Marketing & CMO

In his new role, Singh will lead GScale's marketing, business development, strategic partnerships, and go-to-market initiatives.

Parliamentary Panel Calls for Roadmap to Implement Uniform Live Event Regulations Across India

The Ministry also stated that 23 States and Union Territories have conveyed their willingness to adopt the Centre's Model Executive Order (MEO) and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for organising live events.

RBI Eases Forex Rules for Organisers Bringing International Live Events to India

The government said 29 States and Union Territories have designated nodal officers to process live event permissions through the portal.

Four Indian Grandmasters to Represent India at Esports World Cup 2026 Chess Tournament in...

This year's edition marks India's biggest participation in the Esports World Cup Chess tournament. In 2025, Nihal Sarin and Arjun Erigaisi were the only Indian representatives.

Epoch Launches EpochX to Help Event Teams Measure Business Impact

By integrating event data into CRM systems, the platform provides a consolidated view of event-generated opportunities alongside the broader customer journey.