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  • Blind Esports triumph in Skyesports BGMI finale with 12,000 attendees in Bangalore

    Blind Esports triumph in Skyesports BGMI finale with 12,000 attendees in Bangalore

    Mumbai: In a breathtaking display of top-notch gameplay and riveting action, the grand finale of the Skyesports Championship 5.0 BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) tournament, organised by Skyesports, Esports tournament organiser, came to a thrilling conclusion with Blind Esports emerging as the champions.

    The event, powered By AMD with Zebronics as its gaming partner, was held at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium, Bangalore from 3 to 5  November where over 12,000 people witnessed the finest BGMI squads in the country battle it out for a total prize pool of Rs 1.25 crore. Loco, the world’s leading independent gaming, and Esports streaming platform was the Broadcast Partner for the event who live-streamed the final exclusively in English, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Tecno POVA 5 Series was the smartphone partner.

    With four Winner-Winner Chicken Dinners (WWCD), Blind Esports amassed a total of 170 points to secure the first position. Revenant Esports, with 160 points, secured second place, while OR Esports clinched the third spot with 150 points.

    “Coming into this tournament, we knew we had what it took to win it all despite the high calibre of teams playing in the Skyesports Championship 5.0. It’s great to see that our countless hours of dedication and hard work paid off and kudos to my entire team who put their all into lifting this trophy. It is awesome to see that our first LAN Esports trophy came at the prestigious Skyesports Championship and we are more motivated than ever to continue with this momentum going into future tournaments. I also want to thank our fans who have supported us through thick and thin. This trophy is dedicated to them,” commented Blind Esports’ 16-year-old player Rudra “Spower” Banswani who was among the youngest players to attend the LAN finals.

    Team Soul, with 137 points, finished fourth followed by Gods Reign, with 133 points claimed the fifth position, rounding off the top five. Ritesh “Fierce” Nawandar was awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) trophy for his remarkable gameplay throughout the three-day finals.

    Alongside the thousands of gaming enthusiasts, the high-profile event was also attended by N. A. Haris, an honorable member of the Karnataka legislative assembly who voiced his support for the growth of Indian Esports by saying, “Seeing so much crowd is really very impressive and I can see that so many people are interested. I think Bangalore should have better infrastructure for Esports and we should make it a happening place. This is the step ahead and as the representative of people I am with you.”

    Being India’s longest-running homegrown Esports IP, this was the fifth year of the Skyesports Championship. The total prize pool for the tournament was a staggering Rs 2,12,00,000 split between three Esports titles, one of which was BGMI. 

  • Viacom18 Sports appoints Rohit Dhawan as VP – customer marketing

    Viacom18 Sports appoints Rohit Dhawan as VP – customer marketing

    Mumbai: Viacom18 Sports has welcomed Rohit Dhawan as their newly appointed VP for customer marketing. Rohit Dhawan took to LinkedIn to announce this exciting news.

    In his new role, he will assume the responsibility of spearheading the customer marketing division for prominent sports properties such as IPL, BCCI cricket, ISL, and more.

    With over 19 years of professional experience, Dhawan has a solid background in comprehending consumer behavior, cultural insights, and driving business growth. He has previously held roles with esteemed organizations, including ESPN Star Sports, where he served as manager of research and planning, and Mindshare, where he held the position of VP of content plus for more than 11 years.

  • Gaming Creators takes centre stage at landmark STAN Creator Fest

    Gaming Creators takes centre stage at landmark STAN Creator Fest

    Mumbai: Gaming startup STAN organised the first-of-its-kind mega event STAN Creator Fest to celebrate India’s Internet creators and the success of gaming creators in India. The event took place at Enigma The Experience, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad and more than 500+ creators – predominantly gaming and esports creators – from across the country will be present in person.

    Among some of the most popular and influential gaming and entertainment personalities who attended this year’s Creator Fest include – Lokesh Gamer (the biggest creator of Telangana), AS Gaming, Aditech, Telugu Gaming FF, Ishika Plays, Boss Official, Assasins Army, Black Flag Army, Rahul Gaming, Bakwas Talks, and among others there are few mystery creators also attended the event. Notably, these creators have a collective follower base of over 300 million across various social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, etc.

    The gaming industry in India has been growing tremendously in recent years and is expected to be valued at $5 billion by 2025. On the other hand, as per a report by EY, India’s content industry is set to cross $30.6 billion in valuation by 2023, with a major chunk of digital content creation in our country today being dominated by gaming and esports creators. Offering the best of both worlds, STAN Creator Fest 2023 was aimed at uplifting and providing ample support and encouragement for India’s micro and budding creators. It fostered an environment conducive to networking, meet-and-greet, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing across the intersections of the gaming and content creation spaces. Additionally, Stan also introduced the Stan creator partner program and plans to onboard 500 creators.

    Speaking about the event, STAN co-founder & CEO Parth Chadha said, “STAN Creator Fest was not just an event; it was a testament to the power of gaming and eSports community creators. Our platform has provided a nurturing space for these talented individuals, allowing their voices to be heard and their creativity to shine. The overwhelming participation and enthusiasm we witnessed at this festival was a reaffirmation of the impact we’ve had on their lives. Together, we are shaping a brighter future for the aspiring -creators, and we’re excited to continue this incredible journey.”

    “In the dynamic world of content creation, partnerships and collaborations are the linchpins that shape a creator’s journey. STAN has always championed the idea that together we can achieve more, and our commitment to this ethos runs deep. We provide a platform where creators can not only connect with like-minded individuals but also monetize their unique talents effectively. Not only has the STAN Creator Fest 2023 been able to live upto this dedication, it has also served as a catalyst for the growth of these aspiring creators By bringing together influencers, brands, and creators, we’re creating an ecosystem where everyone benefits, fostering a thriving creator economy that opens new doors for innovation and success.” – STAN co-founder and COO Nauman Mulla

    Telugu Gaming FF, Gaming Creator said, “I’ve been on an incredible journey with STAN, from my YouTube channel having around 500k subscribers to now boasting a remarkable 2.2 million. STAN has been the rock-solid foundation that made this transformation possible. It was an incredible opportunity to learn from fellow creators, exchange insights, and gain a deeper understanding of the gaming content landscape. STAN has truly empowered us by fostering this sense of unity and collaboration, enabling us to navigate the ever-evolving world of gaming content creation with newfound wisdom and camaraderie.”

    STAN has been engaging with creators since its inception, helping them grow and monetize and thus actively contributing to the growth of the nation’s creators’ ecosystem. Over the past six months, STAN has enabled numerous creators associated with them in generating revenues of more than Rs three Crores through its platform and various brand integrations. Till date, they have successfully collaborated with and supported over 2000 creators pan-India, and going forward, aim to extend this support to an even larger number of creators in the near future with ongoing and upcoming initiatives such as the STAN Creator Program. Furthermore, STAN has plans to organise an array of similar mixer and networking events across various Indian cities in the months to come, aiming to foster connections, collaborations, and the establishment of a vibrant ecosystem for creators.

  • Bellingham, Simeone, Gumbau, Bryan Zaragoza and Saúl Coco win the LALIGA awards for October

    Bellingham, Simeone, Gumbau, Bryan Zaragoza and Saúl Coco win the LALIGA awards for October

    Mumbai: LALIGA, as part of its agreement with Globe Soccer, is organising the “LALIGA AWARDS, The Pride of our Fútbol”, which consists of five monthly categories for the best goal, best player, best coach, best play and best U23 player, while there will also be recognition for the Team of the Season and the greatest player in terms of their social contribution.

    To decide these prizes, the opinion of an expert committee is combined with the views of the fans, who can vote for each month’s winners on the website titled: Feel the power of our Fútbol | LALIGA.

    The winners for the past month were:

    Best player: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), for his four goals in three rounds, including his brace in ELCLASICO against FC Barcelona. He is probably the most shining player in Europe right now.

    Best coach: Simeone (Atlético de Madrid), for winning the three matches that they played on October and making injuries less transcendent.

    Best play: Gumbau and Bryan Zaragoza (Granada CF), for the second goal in the match against FC Barcelona. Gerard Gumbau assisted from his own side of the pitch to Bryan Zaragoza, who dribbled Jules Koundé twice and scored against Ter Stegen.

    Best U23 player: Bryan Zaragoza (Granada CF), for being the rising star of the month with two goals and one assist. One of the keys for Granada CF is to try to achieve its objectives.

    Best goal: Saúl Coco (UD Las Palmas), for his longshot against Villarreal CF to make the first goal of the match that the won in the Estadio de la Cerámica. 

  • COLORS & Ministry of Women and Child Development join forces to support ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ initiative

    COLORS & Ministry of Women and Child Development join forces to support ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ initiative

    Mumbai: COLORS, India’s leading Hindi GEC, has announced its collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development’s ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ initiative, to address the issue of girl child abandonment, through the launch of its new fiction show Doree. Television as a medium has played a huge role in holding a mirror to society and led to many women becoming agents of change. With an aim to bring societal change and address the gender bias against girl child, through this association COLORS aims to raise awareness about the social evil of girl child abandonment. In addition to launching a primetime show on the subject, as part of this association, COLORS will promote the 24-hour emergency toll-free Childline India helpline number (1098) for those seeking assistance for any abandoned girl child across the nation. Doree, airing every Monday to Friday at 9:00 pm on COLORS, aims to generate popular conversation and thereby raise awareness on the issue of girl child abandonment.

    Hon’ble Minister of Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs  Smriti Irani said, “Just as a nation’s progress is defined by how it treats its women and children, similarly entertainment’s impact is defined by how it can change mindsets. Under the guidance of our honourable PM Shri Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Women and Child Development has made great strides through the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ initiative in changing the way girl child is perceived. I’m glad that our country’s foremost entertainment channel COLORS has joined in this initiative to create a show, Doree on the important but often overlooked issue of girl child abandonment. The channel will be raising awareness of our Childline India 1098 helpline amongst viewers and provide the much-needed popular support to this initiative.”

    Viacom18 CEO – broadcast entertainment Kevin Vaz said, “We are honoured to be partnering with the Ministry of Women and Child Development to raise awareness about the prevalent issue of girl child abandonment through our new show, Doree and the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ initiative. As the country’s most watched primetime entertainment destination, joining forces with the ministry to promote the Childline helpline number through our show is poised to catalyse meaningful behavioural change in society.  We are hopeful that Doree will touch the lives of millions of viewers and bring focus on the social evil of girl child abandonment.”

    The social drama revolves around a six-year-old Doree fighting against a patriarchal society for her rights and features popular television actors Amar Upadhyay as Ganga Prasad, Sudhaa Chandran as Kailashi Devi Thakur, and child actor Mahi Bhanushali as Doree.

    Let’s pledge to bring a change in society with ‘Doree’ premiering tonight at 9 pm and thereafter every Monday to Friday only on COLORS.

  • Join Maniesh Paul in ‘History Hunter’ on Warner Bros. Discovery to uncover India’s enigmatic past

    Join Maniesh Paul in ‘History Hunter’ on Warner Bros. Discovery to uncover India’s enigmatic past

    Mumbai: Indian history continues to fascinate people across the country to this date with its enigmatic tales surrounding heritage landmarks, notable people and historic events. The enchanting stories in the series range from a world-class Indian university that existed 1500 years ago, then suddenly disappeared from the map and human memory; to an unexplained engineering marvel that allowed an 80-tonne rock to be hoisted 200 feet high, without any modern machinery. Warner Bros. Discovery will delve into unearthed mysteries of India’s greatest legends and tales with the premiere of ‘History Hunter’, on 20 November on Discovery Channel and discovery+ .

    Hosted by popular actor & host Maniesh Paul, the eight-part docuseries will unravel remarkable unknown facts from Indian history from across the country. Maniesh will be supported by experts on his quest to find a logical explanation and reasoning behind the questions that present themselves. From discovering how Tipu Sultan and his father Hyder Ali created the world’s first viable militarised rockets that went to be an inspiration for the British to revealing whether the famous Saraswati river is a myth or reality and how the city of Lakpath went from being a city of millionaires to an abandoned barren land, ‘History Hunter’ will captivate audiences while attempting to solve the mysterious unanswered questions.

    Maniesh Paul shared his excitement, saying, “History Hunter has provided me with the opportunity to embark on an exhilarating journey across India, uncovering the hidden intricacies of age-old legends scattered throughout our diverse landscape. Collaborating with Warner Bros. Discovery has been a delightful experience. I eagerly anticipate sharing this thrilling series with the audience and believe it will captivate them, keeping them on the edge of their seats.”

    The eight-episode series, ‘History Hunter,’ will shine a spotlight on historical landmarks such as Nalanda University, Golconda Fort, Mahabalipuram, Brihadeeswara Temple in Tamil Nadu, the city of Lakhpat, and the Saraswati River. The show will also explore theories regarding the disappearance of Nana Saheb Peshwa II and whether Tipu Sultan was the first to introduce the world to militarized rockets.

    Discovery, South Asia head of factual and lifestyle cluster Sai Abishek shared, “Warner Bros. Discovery continues to remain at the forefront of the factual entertainment genre, offering a diverse range of docuseries that resonate with audiences across the country. Our content slate showcases several Indian originals that take viewers through lesser-known facets of various historic subjects spanning decades and centuries. ‘History Hunter,’ our upcoming series, aims to unveil numerous mysteries surrounding historical landmarks, captivating viewers as it unravels enduring theories. We are excited to collaborate with Maniesh Paul on this project and are confident it will provide an enriching experience for our audience.”

    History Hunter’ premieres on 20 November at 9:00 pm on Discovery Channel and will be available for streaming on discovery+.

    History Hunter is co-powered by MG Motor Hector, Phonepe, and Harpic. Associate sponsors of the show include LG, Flipkart, and Lotte. 

  • Creator Fest 2023: Premier gathering of internet creators by STAN

    Creator Fest 2023: Premier gathering of internet creators by STAN

    Mumbai: Esports engagement startup STAN has announced their upcoming flagship mega event for celebrating India’s Internet creators – the STAN Creator Fest 2023, scheduled to be held on Sunday, 5 November 2023, 1 PM onwards, at Enigma The Experience, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.  With this, STAN is all set to host India’s first-of-its-kind, most-anticipated creator networking and mixer event, where more than 150+ leading content creators – predominantly gaming and esports creators – from across the country will be present in-person.

    Among some of the most popular and influential gaming and entertainment personalities who shall attend this year’s Creator Fest include – Lokesh Gamer (the biggest creator of Telangana), AS Gaming, Aditech, Telugu Gaming FF, Ishika Plays, Boss Official, Assasins Army, Black Flag Army, Rahul Gaming, Bakwas Talks, and among others there are few mystery creators who will be attending the event. Notably, these creators have a collective follower base of over 300 Million across various social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, etc.

    The gaming industry in India has been growing tremendously in recent years and is expected to be valued at $5 billion by 2025. On the other hand, as per a report by EY, India’s content industry is set to cross $30.6 billion in valuation by 2023, with a major chunk of digital content creation in our country today being dominated by gaming and esports creators. Offering the best of both worlds, STAN Creator Fest 2023 is aimed at uplifting and providing ample support and encouragement for India’s micro and budding creators, while fostering an environment conducive to networking, meet-and-greet, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing across the intersections of the gaming and content creation spaces.

    Speaking about the upcoming event, STAN co-founder & CEO  Parth Chadha said, “We at STAN are stoked and proud to present the Creator Fest, through which our primary intent is to create a super-engaging platform exclusively designed to unite creators, enthusiasts, industry experts, and other ecosystem stakeholders. What sets this event apart is its unique support for India’s micro-creators, providing a rare avenue for them to learn from and interact with the top industry creators, potentially paving the way for their future collaborations and growth. In the long run, we want to establish STAN as a pivotal player and thought leader within the ever-evolving gaming and content creation landscape. By facilitating a recurring event that becomes a landmark in the industry, we aim to solidify our position as an enabling force that continuously supports and nurtures the nation’s creators. The Creator Fest 2023 serves as an initial yet significant step towards shaping our broader vision, and we are now looking forward to experiencing it to the fullest.”

    STAN co-founder & COO Nauman Mulla added, “STAN Creator Fest has been designed by us as a groundbreaking, game-changing event, bringing together gamers, streamers, influencers and creators, innovators, brands, game studios, et al under one roof for an exciting and fun-filled day of networking, learning, and entertainment. We are thrilled to be able to feature some of the nation’s biggest names across the gaming and creator ecosystem at the Creator Fest in a bid to create an atmosphere of collaboration and collective growth. Of course, the underlying objective of this endeavor is fostering a vibrant community of creators in India, including both established and aspiring ones, and thus bolstering the creator ecosystem at large.”

    Telugu Gaming FF, Gaming Creator said, “Anything that STAN does is a boost to our community and therefore a must-engage for creators like me. So, I am super-excited to be a part of STAN’s upcoming Creator Fest, where I look forward to meeting and interacting with my favourite creators like Lokesh Gamer. I believe this event will offer a fantastic opportunity for creators like us to connect, learn, collaborate, and celebrate the craft.”

    STAN has been engaging with creators since its inception, helping them grow and monetize and thus actively contributing to the growth of the nation’s creators’ ecosystem. Over the past six months, STAN has enabled numerous creators associated with them in generating revenues of more than INR 3 Crores through its platform and various brand integrations. To date, they have successfully collaborated with and supported over 2000 creators pan-India, and going forward, aim to extend this support to an even larger number of creators shortly with ongoing and upcoming initiatives such as the STAN Creator Program. Furthermore, STAN has plans to organize an array of similar mixer and networking events across various Indian cities in the months to come, aiming to foster connections, collaborations, and the establishment of a vibrant ecosystem for creators.

    For an emerging gaming or content enthusiast, STAN Creator Fest 2023 has the following to offer:

    ●    Networking Opportunities: Meet like-minded enthusiasts, and network with a diverse group of gaming creators, industry experts, etc.

    ●    Access to Top Industry Personalities: Get up close and personal with renowned gamers and creators. Get autographs, take selfies, shoot content, connect, interact and chat with the stars.

    ●    Mixer Sessions: Take part in interactive mixer sessions to break the ice and foster collaborations.

    ●    Insightful Panel Discussions: Derive valuable insights from panel discussions focused on the latest trends and growth strategies for the creator economy, and the future of gaming and content creation.

    ●    Live DJ: Lastly for fun and atmosphere to relax, groove with the live DJ performance at the event.

    Interestingly, STAN has revealed a minimum requirement of having at least 3000 followers on any social media platform for a creator to be able to attend the event. This criterion has been set in order to curate a relevant and meaningful environment dedicated to individuals who are passionate about content creation, and ultimately ensure that the event objectives are met.

    To attend STAN Creator Fest 2023, get your event passes now from any of the booking partner platforms like MeraEvents, Paytm Insider,  Townscript, or 10Times. 

  • The art of storytelling: How content marketing is changing sports advertising in India

    The art of storytelling: How content marketing is changing sports advertising in India

    Mumbai: In the heart of India, where every street corner echoes with the chants of cricket enthusiasts, every school has a rich history of rivalry against other schools’ football clubs and every district has an annual Kabaddi championship tournament which the entire community awaits eagerly,  sports are not just games; they are a way of life. This very passion for sports has many brands strategically planned their campaigns around the sporting events happening in the country throughout the year. From the extravagant IPL or the PKL to domestic sports season at the state and national level, brands from across industries have always been in a tussle to capture the essence of the season and reach out to their target audiences in the most effective way possible. This quest has become the canvas for some of the most creative and compelling brand narratives that transform the brands with mere products into representations of the community all through the power of storytelling.  

    The idea of brands presenting themselves in the form of a narrative or a compelling story is not just another marketing gimmick to grab the audience’s attention but it has a deeper sense of connecting with the audiences on a personal level, becoming a part of the community and recognising and celebrating the impulse of the masses. Let’s say the cricket season for example, in India is not just a sporting season but as the IPL 2015, tagline said ‘India ka Tyohaar’, is a festival in itself. May it be a multilateral or bilateral series between nations, an ICC event such as the World Cup or an annual league event like the IPL, the tournament grabs everyone’s attention. Now the amount of exposure to audiences via digital and social media has surpassed all limitations, but it has its drawbacks. With consumers being bombarded with information about thousands of products from hundreds of brands, it has become essential for brands to stand out and develop a real connection that the audiences get hooked on. This is where the art of storytelling in an advertising campaign has taken a front seat.

    The storytelling approach has proven to be effective for brands across industries. One such is from the Disney Star network of channels in India. In 2016, promoting their new approach towards content and society when Star Plus launched a new tagline of ‘ Rishta Wohi, Soch Nayi’, in alignment with Disney Star’s ‘Nayi Soch’ campaign, the most narrative-driven movement was run by the brand when they asked the Indian Cricket Team, with star-studded cricketers such as MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to wear a jersey with their mother’s name on the back. This initiative created a much-needed buzz around that particular game and indirectly towards Star’s new tagline and approach. Followed by a video series of player interviews where they expressed their thoughts about their mothers, it struck a chord with every individual. Thus, capitalising on a universal relation between a mother and a son, Disney Star subtly pushed ahead its narrative.  

    Another example of a highly content-driven campaign comes from Unacademy. Unacademy, one of the official partners for the IPL 2020, seamlessly merged its product with its association with the tournament. The target audience for the edutech platform being school and college-going students, Unacademy created a fun, easy-to-remember jingle song that instantly appealed to the masses. Utilising some of the most prominent video footage from the IPL season and turning it into simpler examples of complex educational concepts. For example, showing the Pythagoras Theorem using how MS Dhoni sets his field or taking Virat Kohli’s on-ground aggression as an example to explain Volcanic eruption, all of this in just one song, Unacademy created an experience for the students both while learning the concepts as well as watching the game, thus, giving the brand an incomparable recall value.

    These compelling narrative-driven campaigns now have seeped deep into the lower tiers of the sports ecosystem, with newer brands taking a similar approach to establish their presence at the domestic level. One such example of this can be the Nexus Day Surgery Centre, a world-class medical facility, specialised in sports injury treatments, that adopted a similar approach. Nexus Day Surgery Centre with a vision to establish its presence in Maharashtra’s vast local sports ecosystem, partnered with four National level women athletes from the state, becoming their official healthcare partners for the season 2023-24.  Nexus Day Surgery Centre timed this announcement with International Women’s Day to show their support and encouragement towards women’s participation in sports. Following this, the Nexus Day Surgery Centre also provided discount incentives to athletes from Maharashtra for their treatment and checkups. This way, Nexus Day Surgery Centre reached out to the close-knit Kabaddi and football community, established its presence, extended its support to the values of the community, i.e. of women empowerment and made a lasting impact on the minds of the people.

    As sports seasons continue to captivate the nation, innovative brands will keep pushing the boundaries of creativity. However, this innovative, story-driven approach is certainly transforming the way audiences or consumers perceive commercials. Now it has become less of an interruption and more of an essential chapters in the grand saga of sports, connecting us on a level deeper than mere fandom. As the sports advertising landscape evolves, with every match becoming a story waiting to be told, brands will continue to find new and ingenious ways to transform their products into legends, ensuring that the passion for sports in India burns brighter than ever before.

    This article has been authored by SportVot co-founder Shubhangi Gupta.
     

  • ABP News-CVoter survey: Close fight in all 5 States, but voters’ choice of CMs clear

    ABP News-CVoter survey: Close fight in all 5 States, but voters’ choice of CMs clear

    Mumbai: The pre-poll survey conducted by ABP News and CVoter has brought to light the public sentiment in the five states heading for elections — Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Telangana. The results are surprising, and the most notable aspect was that a majority of the people in each of these states seem to be looking for a change, indicating a significant wave of anti-incumbency.

    While the final verdict will only be known on 3 December, the ABP News-CVoter opinion poll can give you a sense of which way the wind appears to be blowing.

    Madhya Pradesh: A significant 55.4 per cent respondents in Madhya Pradesh were found to be dissatisfied with Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s government. The Congress is pro to win 118-130 seats out of the 230, with a 44.3% vote share, while the BJP might secure 99-111 seats, reflecting a 42.1% vote share.

    Rajasthan: CM Ashok Gehlot’s efforts to break the state’s historical pattern of alternating between BJP and Congress may encounter resistance. The opinion poll indicates that 49.2% of respondents are dissatisfied with his government, though a substantial 45.5% are not seeking change. Both BJP and Congress are projected to increase their vote shares since the last election. However, the BJP seems set for a pronounced victory, potentially securing 114-124 seats out of the total 200 with a 44.8% vote share. The Congress, meanwhile, is projected to win 67-77 seats with 41.7% of the votes.

    Gehlot, however, is still the most favoured CM candidate, with 40.7% of respondents endorsing him. BJP’s Vasundhara Raje stands as the second preference, with 24.7% support, while Congress’s Sachin Pilot garners 10.5% of respondent support.

    Chhattisgarh: The state presents a complex picture, with 48.5% of participants wanting a change, but 44.8% are satisfied with the current government under Bhupesh Baghel. The ruling Congress is projected to win 45-51 seats in the 90-seat assembly with a 44.8% vote share. The BJP trails with a projected 42.7% vote share and an estimated 36-42 seats. Baghel is favoured as CM by 45.8% of the voters, with his nearest rival being the BJP’s Raman Singh.

    Telangana: The ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is expected to get a 40.5% vote share, with Congress at a close 39.4%. Asked if they were satisfied with the state government’s performance, 57% of the respondents showed discontent with the KCR rule. Seat projections, however, place BRS slightly ahead with an estimated 49-61 seats, while the Congress is expected to secure 43-55 seats in the 119-seat House. KCR remains a popular choice for the Chief Minister post, with 37% voter support.

    Mizoram: The Mizoram government under Chief Minister Zoramthanga is facing a similar anti-incumbency sentiment, with 50% of the survey respondents seeking new governance. However, his party MNF is likely to win 17-21 seats in the 40-seat assembly, outperforming the Congress that is projected to bag 6-10 seats. The MNF shows a vote share support of 34.7%, against the Congress’ 30.1%. ZPM’s Lalduhoma has emerged as the most favoured candidate for the CM post, with 32.4% of respondent support.

    Methodology: This opinion poll is based on CVoter Pre Poll CATI (MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Telangana) and Face to Face Interview (Mizoram) conducted among 63,516 people aged 18+ statewide, all confirmed voters.

    Survey date: October 9 to November 3

    Sample size – Rajasthan: 17534; MP: 28323; Chhattisgarh: 5782; Telangana: 9631; Mizoram: 2246

    LS Seats Covered – Rajasthan: 25; MP: 29; Chhattisgarh: 11; Telangana: 17; Mizoram: 1

    VS Seats Covered – Rajasthan: 200; MP: 230; Chhattisgarh: 90; Telangana: 119; Mizoram: 40

    Margin Of Error (State Level) .+_/_- 3%

    Margin Of Error (Regional Level): .+_/_- 5%

    Confidence Level: 95%

  • TV Today Network Ltd announces Q2FY24 results

    TV Today Network Ltd announces Q2FY24 results

    Mumbai: TV Today Network Ltd has announced its Q2FY24 results. The report saw a 64.4 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 7.02 crore for the second quarter ended September. The company had reported a net profit of Rs 19.72 crore in the July-September period a year ago, it said in a regulatory filing.

    Its revenue from operations was marginally up 1.05 per cent to Rs 213.86 crore during the period under review as against Rs 211.63 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal.

    The company’s revenue from television and other media operations was Rs 211.68 crore, and from radio broadcasting at Rs 2.18 crore in the second quarter of FY2023-24.

    Total expenses of TV Today Network increased 8.47 per cent to Rs 213.18 crore during the quarter under review.

    TV Today Network’s total income in the September quarter was marginally down to Rs 223.13 crore from the year-ago period.