Sources indicated FIFA was likely to announce the winning bidder for India broadcast rights around June 1 leaving barely 10 days for setup.
Year: 2026
Havas Media India Expands Bengaluru and Chennai Operations With New Leadership Investments
The global media agency strengthened its south India presence adding senior regional hires and a portfolio of southern brands.
HDFC Bank Vigilance Probe Finds Payments to MSRDC Routed Through Marketing as Road Safety Sponsorship
An Indian Express investigation revealed that differential interest payments were disguised as a sponsorship in the bank’s internal records.
Dish TV Reports FY26 Net Loss Widens to Rs 807 Crore as Revenue Declines 25 Percent
The DTH operator posted a significantly wider annual net loss as full-year revenue fell sharply amid industry disruption.
Zee Entertainment in Talks With FIFA to Broadcast 2026 World Cup in India
Zee said it was in discussions with FIFA over broadcast and streaming rights for the 2026 World Cup and also launched its Unite8 Sports channels.
India’s Growth Projected Between 6.8 and 7.2 Percent in 2026 Says DFS Secretary
Department of Financial Services chief projected India’s economic expansion would remain in the 6.8-7.2 percent range for the year.
IIP Rose to 173.2 in March 2026 Signaling Industrial Expansion
India’s Index of Industrial Production climbed to 173.2 from 166.3 in March 2025 with manufacturing broadly contributing to growth.
India’s PE-VC Deals Total $9.1 Billion in Q1 2026 Amid Global Uncertainty
Private equity and venture capital investments in India reached Rs 82660 crore in the January-March quarter reflecting continued deal activity.
Party Cannot Challenge Arbitrator Award on Mandate Expiry After Accepting Extension Says SC
The Supreme Court ruled that litigants who agree to extend an arbitrator’s mandate are estopped from later challenging the award on that ground.
Appellate Court Reversing Acquittal Must Itself Hear Convict On Sentencing Says Supreme Court
The SC ruled that high courts which overturn acquittals cannot simply remand the matter to trial courts for sentencing but must hear the convict directly.