🚀 Medial Secures Investment on Shark Tank India - Fueling the Future of Professional Social Networking. 🔥
✕
Login
Home
News
Messages
Startup Showcase
Trackers
Premium
Premium Content
Jobs
Notifications
Settings
Try our Valuation Calculator →
Log In
News on Medial
After players, Pakistan fans and media face visa delay for World Cup
Reuters
·
1y ago
Medial
Organisers of the upcoming Cricket World Cup in India are working to secure visas for fans and media from Pakistan, as complaints were raised by the Pakistan board about the delay. The Pakistan team received their visas just 48 hours before their departure for the tournament. The sour political relationship between the two countries has affected cricket, with matches only taking place in multi-team events. The ICC is working with the host nation to resolve the visa issue and ensure support from Pakistani fans in the stands.
View Source
Related News
Esports World Cup reached over 10.5 million Indians: BARC
Economic Times
·
11m ago
Medial
The first edition of the Esports World Cup (EWC) in Saudi Arabia reached 10.5 million viewers in India, with a total consumption of 64 million minutes watched. Indian players did not compete in the tournament, but social media influencers helped promote the event, reaching over 39 million people. Star Sports, the official broadcast partner, reported that Indian esports has great potential with a large fanbase and government support. Though Indian players face challenges participating in global tournaments, the popularity of esports among Indian fans remains strong. The EWC featured 21 game titles and had a prize pool of over $60 million.
View Source
Disney+Hotstar creates new viewership record of 3.5 crore in India-Pak match
Economic Times
·
1y ago
Medial
The India-Pakistan ICC Cricket World Cup match on Disney+Hotstar set a new viewership record with a peak concurrency of 3.5 crores, surpassing the previous record set during the IPL finale. The match was also shown in select cinema halls by PVR INOX, reporting high attendance. The official viewership numbers by BARC will be released later. Disney+Hotstar India Head expressed gratitude to fans and pledged to deliver an unmatched viewing experience throughout the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.
View Source
Magicpin food delivery order doubles to 10 lakh on ONDC during World Cup
Economic Times
·
1y ago
Medial
Food delivery orders on hyperlocal startup magicpin doubled to 10 lakh during the cricket World Cup matches on the government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) network. Magicpin delivered 35,000 food orders during the India versus Pakistan match and peaked at 50,000 orders on a single day during the India versus Australia match. The company had offered discounts worth Rs 50-100 crore to cricket fans on food delivery and other categories during the World Cup. Magicpin's food delivery business is witnessing 2 times growth month-on-month.
View Source
Asia Cup 2023: Disney+ Hotstar Breaks Records With 2.8 Cr Peak Viewership During India-Pakistan Match
Inc42
·
1y ago
Medial
The India vs. Pakistan cricket match on Disney+ Hotstar achieved a record-breaking 2.8 crore concurrent viewers, setting a new digital viewership record for any India match. The previous record was 2.52 crore concurrent viewers for the 2019 Cricket World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. Disney+ Hotstar offered free streaming of the Asia Cup and ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup for mobile users, likely contributing to the surge in viewership. This move was seen as a strategic response to competition from JioCinema, which attracted 32 million viewers for the IPL 2023 final.
View Source
Disney Star ad revenues from Asia Cup may touch ₹400 cr
Livemint
·
1y ago
Medial
The upcoming Asia Cup's 16th edition, scheduled from August 30 to September 17, is set to feature sought-after India-Pakistan matches, driving demand for broadcasting rights. Disney Star, the broadcaster, is finalizing deals with sponsors such as Coca-Cola's Charged by Thums Up, Amazon Pay, and others. Advertisers can choose packages including India-Pakistan clashes and other matches. Spot rates range from ₹2-3 lakh for non-India matches to ₹25-30 lakh for India-Pakistan encounters. Disney+Hotstar will offer free access on mobile but charge for connected TVs. The ICC World Cup in India between October 5 and November 19 poses another significant test for Disney Star.
View Source
Dream11 parent launches its first mobile game Dream Cricket 2024 in India
Money Control
·
1y ago
Medial
Dream Game Studios, owned by Dream11 parent company Dream Sports, has launched its first mobile game, Dream Cricket 2024, in India and Pakistan. The cricket game features realistic gameplay, voice commentary, and 3D graphics. It includes various game modes, including multiplayer matches, Dream Team, and a new World Cup mode where users can play as one of the 10 international teams and participate in tournaments. Dream Cricket 2024 also features the faces of current and former Indian cricket players and renowned international players. India's gaming market is growing rapidly, with revenue projected to reach $868 million by 2023.
View Source
Online gaming companies to slow spends during cricket world cup
Economic Times
·
1y ago
Medial
The online gaming industry, particularly the fantasy sports segment, is expected to reduce spending during the upcoming cricket ICC Men's World Cup due to the impact of the amended goods and services tax (GST) law. The law, which will be effective from October 1, will subject online real money gaming companies to a 28% levy on the full face value. This is causing industry executives and media planners to hold back on spending for the event.
View Source
Why study-abroad startups are facing testing times
Livemint
·
1m ago
Medial
Study-abroad startups like Leap Scholar, Leverage Edu, AdmitKard, and upGrad face challenges as the US, UK, Canada, and Australia tighten international student admission rules. This has led to a 27% decrease in enrolments, impacting these startups that facilitate overseas education. Students like Samarth from Karnataka are also affected by stricter visa regulations, finding it risky to travel due to concerns over potential visa cancellations even for minor delays in returning after internships.
View Source
Dream Sports’ FanCode Secures Multi-Year AFC Competition Rights In India
Inc42
·
1y ago
Medial
FanCode, a subsidiary of Dream11 parent Dream Sports, has acquired the exclusive streaming rights for various Asian Football Confederation (AFC) competitions for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons through a sub-licensing agreement with Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), the media rights holder for AFC competitions in India. The rights will cover multiple AFC competitions, including the AFC Champions League and AFC Cup. FanCode offers interactive live streaming in subscription formats and aims to bring renowned international football stars to Indian fans.
View Source
Challenges and Opportunities for IPL 2024
StartupTalky
·
1y ago
Medial
The 2024 IPL has both positives and negatives associated with it. With the General Assembly Election approaching, concerns arose about the safety of holding the tournament in India. However, the BCCI successfully convinced authorities to keep the event in the country. A partial schedule was released for the first 21 matches, with the remaining schedule to be revealed after the election timetable is announced. This season is crucial for players as their performances in the IPL will impact their chance of being selected for the ICC Twenty20 World Cup. Initially, there were discussions of moving the IPL to the UAE to avoid conflicts with the elections.
View Source
Trackers
Active Indian VC’s
OG Capital
Email
With a hands-on approach, OG Capital aims to invest in over 20 promising...
Accel Partners
Email
Early and growth-stage investments in disruptive technology companies with...
Blume
Email
Early-stage venture capital firm investing in technology startups in India. Focus on...
Access All Trackers
Startup Showcase Winners
June 2025
Buddy
Helping your parents when you are miles away
BiteStop
The Pit Stop Your Cravings Deserve
Bloomer
The next generation E-commerce platform
Enter Ongoing Startup Showcase
Top Users
Trending News on Medial
Download the medial app to read full posts, comements and news.
Go to Medial App
Not Now
Know everything that’s happening in the startup ecosystem, first.
Enable Notifications?
No, thanks
Count me in
/cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/7Y4UUOETEJIIXJUI4E3FUH5RDY.jpg)
