India Bans Betting Ads, but Offshore Operators Keep Cashing In…
India’s Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act (PROGA) bans online money games, yet offshore betting ads have surged. The Advertising Standards Council of India reported that betting‑related promotions accounted for 72.14% of all advertising violations in FY26, with monthly ads climbing from 594 to 795 after the law took effect. Nearly all breaches originated online, especially through influencer‑driven social media content. Regulators face a growing enforcement gap as offshore operators exploit borderless digital channels.
Hungama and IICT Host AI Storytelling Event Ahead of Mumbai Tech Week 2026
Hungama Digital Media Entertainment and the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies staged "Lights, Camera, Code: The New Storytelling Stack" as a satellite event of Mumbai Tech Week 2026. The forum examined how artificial intelligence is reshaping storytelling, production pipelines and...
Komerz Wins UK Omnichannel Distribution Mandate for AQUA Carpatica
Kommerz has secured a full omnichannel distribution mandate for Romania’s premium mineral water brand AQUA Carpatica across the UK’s wholesale, grocery and digital channels. The partnership follows a 16‑month Amazon UK run that lifted sales from roughly £250,000 ($320,000) to...
JioStar Clean-Bowls the Asia-Pacific Broadcast Awards with a Two-Trophy Haul
India’s streaming giant JioStar captured two Asia‑Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards 2026, winning in the digital content platform and sports broadcasting categories. The SportsCentral platform consolidates end‑to‑end sports content operations into a single scalable system, while its AI‑powered cricket highlights engine creates...
Roland Garros 2026 to Stream Live on Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV From May 24
Sony Sports Network will broadcast the 2026 French Open live from May 24 on its TV channels and the Sony LIV streaming platform, offering coverage in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. The tournament arrives without defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, opening the men’s...
YouTube Makes Its Case at Goafest 2026: Reach Faster, Sell Smarter, Own Your Narrative
At Goafest 2026, YouTube’s India head Anurag Pasi argued that audiences have migrated from linear TV to fragmented, on‑demand viewing, making speed and shoppable formats critical. He highlighted that YouTube’s Masthead can deliver 30 million premium viewers in a day versus...
Prasoon Joshi Felicitated at Goafest 2026 on Prasar Bharati Appointment
At Goafest 2026, the Indian advertising community honored Prasoon Joshi for his appointment as chairman of Prasar Bharati, the nation’s public service broadcaster, while he continues to lead Omnicom Advertising India. The accolade, presented by the Advertising Agencies Association of...
Harmanpreet Kaur on Pressure, Belief and Cricket’s Big Reset
Indian women’s cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur discussed mental reset techniques and leadership at Goafest 2026, emphasizing breathing to stay present under pressure. She reflected on her humble beginnings, the game‑changing 171‑run innings against Australia in the 2017 World Cup, and...
Zee Steadies the Script Despite Q4 Setback
Zee Entertainment reported a Q4 FY26 standalone net loss of about $22 million, down from a $19 million profit a year earlier, as higher operating and marketing costs squeezed margins. Revenue fell 9% YoY to roughly $227 million, but the full‑year FY26 remained...
Bajaj Marks 100 Years with AI Film Directed by Rajkumar Hirani
To mark its centenary, the Bajaj Group unveiled “Kathni Karni Ek Si,” an AI‑driven short film directed by Rajkumar Hirani. The story imagines Mahatma Gandhi returning to modern India to assess whether the Group’s Gandhian values still guide its diverse...
Motorola Launches Moto G37 Power with 7000mAh Battery
Motorola unveiled the moto g37 Power in India, a mid‑range 5G smartphone built around a massive 7000 mAh battery that Motorola claims can deliver up to 62 hours of mixed usage. The device pairs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset with up to 8 GB...
AnyMind Launches AI Platform to Link Online Ads with Retail Sales
AnyMind Group unveiled AnyAI OMO, an AI‑driven platform that ties online advertising and social media activity directly to offline retail sales in Japan. The service combines the firm’s data infrastructure with Japanese distributor Sun Smile’s network, offering real‑time insights and...
Dish TV Launches VZY to Bring Live TV and Streaming Under One Connected Platform
Dish TV India has introduced VZY, a unified entertainment ecosystem that bundles over 29 streaming apps, live TV channels, and creator‑led content under a single sign‑in and billing system. The platform also includes a premium QLED 4K Smart TV powered...
Shirish Agarwal Elevated as Head of Marketing, MX Business at Samsung India
Samsung India has promoted Shirish Agarwal to head of marketing for its MX (mobile experience) business. In the role, he will oversee branding and product launches for the company’s premium smartphones, tablets and wearables. Agarwal returns after a stint at...
West Bengal Adopts Centre’s Telecom RoW Rules, Scraps 2023 State Guidelines
West Bengal has adopted the Centre’s Telecommunications (Right of Way) Rules, 2024, effective from 1 January 2025, and simultaneously withdrawn its 2023 state‑specific telecom infrastructure guidelines. The notification requires all state departments, statutory bodies and parastatals to follow the national framework for...