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  SCY Awards 2025 to be held in April in Sri Lanka 28 th  March 2025, Mumbai: Sunny Arora and Neeraj Mishra of Gold Coast Films  have announced the much-awaited second season of the  Social Creator of the Year (SCY) Awards 2025 , set to take place in the culturally rich island nation of  Sri Lanka in April 2025 . The launch event, hosted at Shiloh, Andheri – Mumbai, was a star-studded affair, featuring some of the most prominent social media creators alongside an eclectic mix of celebrities, all eagerly anticipating the upcoming awards The gala launch buzzed with celebs like Arshi Khan, Vishal Singh, Arjan Bajwa, Sahil Anand, Mihir Ahuja, Aditi Sharma, Priyamvada Kant, Rohit Khandelwal, Samarthya Gupta, Sushant Khatri, Ashish Sharma, Jaswir Kaur, Sanaya Pithawala and Influencers like Miesha Iyer, Mehak Ghai, Pooja Mundhra, Shakti Singh, Giri Sawalkar, Vaibhav Arora, Somya Gupta, Prateik Jain, Sushant Khatri, Bigg Nerds, Harsh Rane, Disha Patil, Saumya Jaiswal, U...

Bengaluru-based Pace Digitek Limited, multi-disciplinary solutions provider specializing in telecom passive infrastructure industry ,  has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with capital markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise Rs 900 crore through Initial Public Offering (IPO). The IPO, with a face value of Rs 2, is a fresh issue of shares up to Rs 900 crore. The company, in consultation with the BRLMS, may consider a further issue of specified securities, including through private placement, preferential allotment, rights issue, or any other method aggregating up to ₹180 crore as pre-IPO placement. If the pre-IPO placement is completed, the amount raised under the pre-IPO placement will be reduced from the fresh issue. The proceeds from the fresh issue to the extent of Rs 630 crore for Funding Capital Expenditure requirement and general corporate purposes. The Issue is being made through the book-building process, wherein not more than ...

Engage the senses through sight, scent, and flavour this summer! India, 28 th  March 2025:  Starbucks has introduced two new beverages, Kiwi Calamansi Refresher® and Lychee Raspberry Refresher® to the Refreshers® lineup in India. These beverages are now available across all Starbucks India stores, joining returning favourites like the Mango Dragonfruit Refresher® and Strawberry Acai Lemonade Refresher® just in time for the summer season. This new range is curated for a new generation of consumers looking for beverages that are light, flavourful, and functional. With low-calorie, non-dairy options and infused with green coffee extracts, Refreshers® meet the evolving preferences of Gen Z, offering an easy, on-the-go choice that feels as good as it looks. The Refreshers® range is part of a growing shift toward beverages that reflect evolving consumer preferences. These drinks are designed for those seeking mindful, great-tasting choices that fit seamlessly into modern, on-the-go ...

MUMBAI,  28 March 2025 : ‘FICCI-BAF Awards 2025’  were announced yesterday celebrating excellence in Animation, Visual Effects (VFX), Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (XR). Established in 2004, the Best Animated Frames (BAF) Awards have grown into India's foremost platform recognizing innovation, creativity, and technological advancements in the AVGC-XR sector. With  33 award categories , this year’s ceremony honoured outstanding contributions across the industry, including Best Animated Feature, Best VFX in Films, Best Game Design, and Best XR Experience. The awards catalyse innovation, offering students, professionals, and studios a global stage to showcase their work while facilitating invaluable networking opportunities with investors, producers, and industry leaders. During the event,  FICCI also launched the Annual FICCI-EY Media and Entertainment (M&E) Report – Shaping the Future , offering key insights into the industry’s trajectory. According to the ...

The first-of-its-kind playlist by 7UP ,  designed to enhance the spice experience for food lovers, is backed by scientific insights from research Campaign film featuring Anirudh Ravichander mixing music and refreshment in his unique style Link to the campaign film :  https://youtu.be/H94NVNcEaew?si=Qin6Qshev3U9gRgG Link to the video:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=860C16zxCqk 28 th  March 2025, National:  In a groundbreaking move, 7UP® is redefining the spicy food experience with the launch of its ‘7UP® SpiceIt Playlist’ in collaboration with Spotify. This first-of-its-kind activation is not just about taste —it’s a sensorial fusion of science, spice, music, and refreshment. Conceptualized and executed by Leo India, and backed by research, it pushes the boundaries of how consumers will experience and feel the spice on an entirely new level. Building on the success of its ‘Eat Spicy Food – Drink 7UP® – Repeat’ campaign, 7UP® is now amplifying the experience by...

Digital media grew by 17% to reach INR802 billion and became the largest segment in 2024, overtaking television, which was the largest segment for 20 years Organized live events grew 15% crossing the INR100 billion mark for the first time Subscription revenues fell by 2% in 2024 with television, print, filmed entertainment and online gaming all seeing their subscription revenues fall The Indian M&E sector is expected to grow by 7.2% in 2025, reaching INR2.7 trillion, and then expand at a CAGR of 7% to reach INR3.1 trillion by 2027   Mumbai,  27 March 2025 :  The latest FICCI-EY report titled, “Shape the future: Indian media and entertainment is scripting a new story” has revealed a remarkable milestone for the Indian Media and Entertainment (M&E) sector in 2024, which has reached a total value of INR2.5 trillion (US$29.4 billion). This represents a growth of INR 81 billion from the previous year, marking a 3.3% increase. Growth slowed down from 8.3% in 2023, due t...