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11.04 / 01:33

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My Way and joked about being “the two biggest fugitives of India”. After the inevitable backlash, Modi deleted the video and issued a rare apology.A contrite Lalit Modi is, of course, an unexpected spectacle. This is a man who has always courted controversy.

11.05 / 09:51

UPS Cycling reports rights International cricket Sporting Mint Explainer | Why are IPL valuations so divergent between the league and its teams?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.MUMBAI: Earlier in May, the Lakshmi Mittal family and vaccine-maker Adar Poonawalla successfully bid for Indian Premier League team Rajasthan Royals at a valuation of $1.65 billion, or over ₹15,600 crore. In March, the Birla family, along with Blackstone PE, Bolt Ventures and The Times of India Group, acquired rival IPL team Royal Challengers Bengaluru for a $1.78 billion valuation, or more than ₹16,000 crore.At these valuations, cricket teams are selling for 30x their last reported annual revenue from operations.

25.04 / 05:37

markets Citi Gap Healthcare cricket Sporting athletics How Vijayaraghavan Venugopal built Fast&Up into one of India's leading sports nutrition brands

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.In the TCS New York City Marathon in November 2025, Vijayaraghavan Venugopal finished first among 332 Indians who participated in the run, a remarkable achievement for a 50-year-old. He was the only one among them to finish in under 3 hours, the timing of 2:47:57 being his best ever for the distance.At the Taj Santacruz in Mumbai a few months later when we meet, it’s not surprising that the athletic chief executive officer and co-founder of sports nutrition supplement brand Fast&Up looks much younger than his years.

05.04 / 08:53

Digital Entertainment social hospital Traffic Updates cricket Amid LPG disruption, IPL offers relief to bars, eateries

.Singh said the company did “blockbuster business” on the opening match weekend, without giving specific details. “April and May could bring in 25% more revenue at least,” he added.Besides live screenings, several restaurants have made themed menus, beer deals and delivery offers.

23.03 / 00:51

markets Platform Sustainability Football reports cricket Sporting Funds spent on cricket eclipse other sports as the Indian sports ecosystem swells to $2 billion

India's love for cricket has always been apparent, and the game is now larger than the entire sports industry was just a year ago. Despite real-money gaming companies pulling out of advertising, India’s sports economy crossed the $2 billion mark in 2025, growing at a healthy 13.4% year-on-year to ₹18,864 crore, according to a new report, Sporting Nation: Building a Legacy, released by global media investment company WPP Media.The sports industry, led by cricket, has doubled over the past four years, rising from ₹9,530 crore in 2021.

09.03 / 14:53

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T20 World Cup victory on Sunday night - its second in a row after the 2024 triumph - is already shaping conversations around endorsements for cricketers, with top performers attracting early queries.Companies and industry analysts said the top players are going to see a 30-35% increase in their valuations, with speedster Jasprit Bumrah and skipper Suryakumar Yadav leading the pack. The two cricketers are now said to be charging around ₹6 crore and ₹4 crore per endorsement, respectively, confirmed two experts who did not want to be named.

02.03 / 00:31

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₹7,421 crore in 2024, per latest available data from media investment agency WPP Media, while media spends rise 7% to ₹7,989 crore the same year.“ICC’s new sponsorship cycle that began in 2024 had a leaner look with fewer number of brand partners,” the WPP report said. “This strategy, driven by the 'Less is More' approach, aims to limit sponsor slots, allowing each brand a larger Share of Voice (SOV) within the roster.

27.02 / 09:27

UPS Career country cricket Sporting World Cup winner to prisoner: Can cricket’s ideals of dignity and rivalry reshape how Pakistan treats Imran Khan?

Imran Khan’s long career in Pakistani politics produced many unforgettable images. In 2014, he stood atop a shipping container to rage against the US and his own nation’s elite; in 2018, he delivered his memorable first address as prime minister, holding up illustrations of what malnourishment did to children’s brains, and promising to turn the country into an Islamist welfare state.For millions around the world, however, none of these pictures from his later life will ever be as memorable as the spectacle of nearly 40-year-old Imran holding up the world cup that Pakistan’s cricketers had just won.

23.02 / 08:25

markets Booking Strategy hospital reports travelers cricket Loyalty pivot: How hotels are cashing in on repeat guests amid high occupancy

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As branded hotel occupancy in India nears decade highs, hotel chains are shifting focus from acquiring new guests to ‘farming’ existing ones through enhanced loyalty programmes. A surge in repeat guests and an expanding travel market are compelling players like IHG, Radisson, Marriott, The Postcard Hotel, and Accor to pivot toward member-driven growth.

22.02 / 06:23

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luxury; it is a way of life. As soon as they start earning, young Indians are taking their first international trip. There is also a shift in attitude.

09.02 / 01:25

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: Young fans gathered in a sunny sports stadium chanting ‘DJ Bravo! DJ Bravo!’ is not an everyday sight in Goa, a state traditionally obsessed with football.

09.02 / 01:25

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: Hyundai Motor Company has returned to the International Cricket Council (ICC) as a premier partner for two years after a decade-long hiatus. This time, the partnership is global, involving the company’s Seoul headquarters.

02.02 / 09:27

markets UPS security wellness Trade cricket The best thing about Budget 2026? It left your finances alone

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Towards the end of every January, the financial media gears up for budget day as if it were a cricket final. Anchors rehearse their reactions, influencers prepare their hot takes, and everyone braces for the big reveals that will supposedly reshape our financial lives.

01.02 / 12:11

UPS Citi hospital travelers International cricket Budget boosts sentiment in hospitality stocks. Cricket World Cup in focus

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Union Budget 2026-27 put the spotlight on the tourism and hospitality sector. The finance minister proposed measures to strengthen the tourism ecosystem, with focus on medical tourism, skilling and institutional capacity-building.

26.01 / 12:09

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: The conference room in New Delhi was unremarkable. No television cameras, no press gallery, no fanfare.

14.01 / 06:11

UPS Citi Waters Rust cricket rowing The Ghost Mansion fallacy: Why we build palaces we never live in

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. It’s a familiar sight in the Indian hinterland—be it the lush green pockets of Kerala, the coastal belts of Konkan or the vast plains of Bihar and Punjab. You drive past rows of modest village homes and suddenly, you see it: A massive, three-storey, brightly painted concrete palace.

07.01 / 03:19

Football performer reports rights International cricket Sporting How sands have shifted in India’s sports landscape

Dear reader, as 2025, a year of global tumult and volatility, rolled by, Mint's reporters and columnists looked around the corner on what is coming in 2026—to help you know what to expect and prepare for it. Tell us what you think at [email protected] was a year of sharp contrasts for Indian sport—marked by on-field success in cricket and marquee hosting ambitions, but also by mounting concerns over valuations, media rights and administrative failures.Cricket dominated on the field and in business as Team India scored crucial international wins, including a maiden victory in the Women’s World Cup this year.For once, India’s sportswomen were in the spotlight for their performance and brand deals.

27.12 / 12:55

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Cricket, Football, and Tennis at Livemint Sports. Stay ahead of the game! Follow our Asia Cup 2025 for real-time updates on India Asia Cup 2025 matches, the complete Asia Cup schedule 2025, and the latest Asia Cup points table 2025.

08.12 / 12:59

markets UPS Manufacturing Puma cricket Sporting athletics Virat Kohli invests ₹40 crore in Agilitas Sports for minority stake, integrates One8

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: Cricketer Virat Kohli has invested ₹40 crore to pick up a minority stake in Agilitas Sports, joining the company as an investor and business partner. As part of the deal, Agilitas has acquired One8, the cricketer’s sportswear brand.

08.12 / 11:55

UPS Football band reports rights cricket Sporting RCB and the $2 billion question: Can the IPL team break global sports valuation norms?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: On 5 November, United Spirits Ltd (better known as Diageo India) informed the stock exchanges that it was “initiating a strategic review" of its investment in its 100% subsidiary that owns the two Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cricket franchises. The liquor major was considering whether to stay invested in the business of running cricket teams or not.

07.12 / 12:35

Platform economy Pool Basketball audience cricket Sporting Mint Explainer: Can Dream11’s watch-party pivot change how India watches sports?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Dream11, the fantasy gaming giant with 250 million users, is rewriting its playbook. It now looks to recast itself as a sports entertainment platform, betting on India’s rising ‘watch-party’ culture, where fans stream matches, interact and hang out online.

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