Javed Farooqui is an Assistant Editor at The Economic Times. He covers a diverse range of topics including business and economics, broadcasting, and entertainment, with a particular focus on the music business and sports. Javed's insights and analyses have been featured in prominent publications such as exchange4media and MSN, showcasing his expertise in the intersection of corporate finance and the media industry.
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Javed Farooqui's coverage primarily focuses on the media industry, particularly in India. He often covers topics related to mergers and acquisitions, broadcasting, television, and sports broadcasting.
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By: Javed Farooqui
Saregama is embracing an AI-driven future. The music label is exploring licensing deals with generative AI platforms. Simultaneously, it is boosting investments in premium music intellectual property. Saregama believes artist-driven content will become more valuable. The company is also optimistic about the growth of paid music streaming in India. Strategic investments are strengthening access to film music.
By: Javed Farooqui
TV broadcasters plan to challenge a Delhi High Court ruling in the Supreme Court. The court upheld Trai's power to limit TV ads to 12 minutes per hour. Broadcasters fear this will hurt their revenue. The Indian TV industry relies heavily on advertising income. This decision could impact their business significantly.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises has acquired media rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and 2030 in India. This move signals Zee's re-entry into sports broadcasting with its upcoming Unite8 Sports channels. The deal concludes extensive negotiations after previous talks with JioStar faltered. Industry sources estimate the value to be over $40 million.
By: Javed Farooqui
The spotlight shines brightly on young cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is rapidly becoming a sought-after name in the sports world. Corporations are eager to collaborate with him, recognizing the potential for lucrative endorsements. His outstanding gameplay has significantly increased his worth, reaching over one crore rupees per agreement.
At least half a dozen top brands are lined up, cheque book in hand, to sign the Indian Premier League's 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, said executives directly aware of developments.
By: Javed Farooqui
In an exciting development, Amazon Music is set to unveil a new strategic initiative in India, offering a trio of subscription options: free, Prime, and unlimited. By doing so, the platform aims to establish a robust presence in the rapidly expanding audio landscape of the country, targeting an impressive goal of 100 million paid subscribers in the upcoming ten years.
By: Javed Farooqui
The landscape of audio streaming in India is undergoing a transformation with a dynamic hybrid model gaining traction. Services are blending free, ad-supported formats with attractive premium subscriptions to secure long-term revenue streams after several years emphasizing sheer user volume. Amazon Music stands out by introducing a three-tier structure, which includes a no-cost, ad-enabled service.
JioStar India has significantly reduced its sports contract provision to over seventeen thousand crore rupees for FY26. This move addresses costly sports rights commitments. The company utilized a large portion of its provision in FY26. Provisions are created for anticipated future losses. These provisions mainly relate to International Cricket Council media rights.
A pivotal decision from the Delhi High Court has sent ripples through the digital marketing landscape, impacting Google Ads significantly.
As the rupee falls against the dollar, Indian record labels and creators with US contracts stand to increase their digital revenue by 70 per cent.
