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IBDF and IDMIF call for pro-growth tax reforms in the Union Budget 2026–27

IBDF and IDMIF call for pro-growth tax reforms in the Union Budget...

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 21, 2026

The recommendations call for immediate relief for stressed linear TV, greater clarity for digital media, and a reduction in tax disputes


Government print ad spend hits Rs 644 crore in FY25, GST campaign boosts 2026 outlook

Government print ad spend hits Rs 644 crore in FY25, GST campaign...

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • January 21, 2026

In the Union Budget 2024-25, the Government of India allocated Rs 1,089 crore for information and publicity.


India’s FMCG marketers enter 2026 with cautious optimism and bigger ad bets

India’s FMCG marketers enter 2026 with cautious optimism and bigger ad bets

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • January 08, 2026

FMCG players are expected to increase advertising spends by around 10% in Q3 and Q4, while reassessing how and where incremental investments are best allocated


Zeel’s tax liability upheld as GST adjudication order affirms Rs 119.6 crore demand

Zeel’s tax liability upheld as GST adjudication order affirms Rs 119.6 crore...

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 06, 2026

Broadcasting network to comply with the tax authority’s ruling as it moves forward with operations and financial planning


Marico Reports Strong Q2FY26 Performance With 31% Revenue Growth

Marico Reports Strong Q2FY26 Performance With 31% Revenue Growth

  • by Team PITCH
  • November 14, 2025

Robust India and international momentum offsets margin pressure as the company stays focused on long-term growth and portfolio diversification


We will be more EV-focused: Udit Malhotra, JSW MG Motor India

We will be more EV-focused: Udit Malhotra, JSW MG Motor India

  • by Simran Sabherwal
  • September 12, 2025

With its new campaign, ‘EV Sahi Hai’, Udit Malhotra, Head of Marketing, JSW MG Motor India says the OEM is looking to dispel the myth...


GST cut: Print players, agencies see renewed sense of optimism

GST cut: Print players, agencies see renewed sense of optimism

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • September 05, 2025

The GST adjustments have brought a renewed sense of optimism among advertisers to align budgets for maximum impact; clients will also be more inclined to...


5% or 18%? Ad industry split on GST slabs, but united on benefits of cut and uniformity

5% or 18%? Ad industry split on GST slabs, but united on...

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 20, 2025

Industry voices agree that a uniform & simplified GST regime would ease compliance and improve cash flows


Brands need to find new & different ways of telling their story: Gunjan Khetan

Brands need to find new & different ways of telling their story:...

  • by Simran Sabherwal
  • August 13, 2025

Gunjan Khetan, Marketing Director – India, Perfetti Van Melle, shares how focus on social purpose helps drive profitability, and why humour in campaigns works for...


With Omnicom-IPG merger, we'll get a new set of toys to play with: Susan Kingston-Brown

With Omnicom-IPG merger, we'll get a new set of toys to play...

  • by Neeta Nair
  • June 19, 2025

Susan Kingston-Brown, Global Brand President of UM Worldwide, on Omnicom-IPG merger, judging the Media Lions, and navigating the future with AI and data-driven creativity


Karnataka's 2% cess on OTT subscriptions: Do states have the power to impose such a tax?

Karnataka's 2% cess on OTT subscriptions: Do states have the power to...

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • October 08, 2024

As per legal experts, since OTT services are pan-India there will be issues in the implementation of such a tax at the state level &...


MIB recommends reduction of GST on digital news subscription from 18% to 5%

MIB recommends reduction of GST on digital news subscription from 18% to...

  • by Team PITCH
  • August 16, 2024

As per reports, the I&B ministry has recommended to the Finance Ministry that the GST on online media subscriptions be either removed or rationalised


Budget 2024: Print hopes for relief from e-paper GST, newsprint custom duty

Budget 2024: Print hopes for relief from e-paper GST, newsprint custom duty

  • by Chehneet Kaur
  • July 18, 2024

The industry expects measures that will ease their financial burden, help reduce costs and continue delivering reliable news to the public


Larger gaming players absorbed GST shock, further consolidation on cards: EY report

Larger gaming players absorbed GST shock, further consolidation on cards: EY report

  • by Kanchan Srivastava
  • March 06, 2024

As per EY's latest report on the media and entertainment sector, gaming is the fourth largest segment in the M&E sector; expected to be worth...


Will 28% GST be endgame for Indian gaming advertising ecosystem?

Will 28% GST be endgame for Indian gaming advertising ecosystem?

  • by Nilanjana Basu Shantanu David
  • July 27, 2023

Industry experts share the additional tax burden might shrink the active user base of gaming companies and thus reduce the funds available for advertising and...


40 gaming companies to be slapped with fresh GST demand notices: Report

40 gaming companies to be slapped with fresh GST demand notices: Report

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 13, 2023

The move could reportedly incur liabilities that may amount to Rs 10,000 crore for the 40 gaming companies


28% GST on online gaming: Industry cries foul

28% GST on online gaming: Industry cries foul

  • by Shantanu David
  • July 12, 2023

Industry players term the decision as unfortunate and catastrophic; some say it could also boost the gaming black market


game.tv launches new campaign #GrowingStronger to encourage growing female gamers

game.tv launches new campaign #GrowingStronger to encourage growing female gamers

  • by Team PITCH
  • March 06, 2021

Announces a special season tournament of Divas Scrim Wars with a prize pool of INR 50,000 game.tv, the AI-powered mobile esports platform, has announced...


Dainik Bhaskar Group markets register over 10% YoY growth in GST collection

Dainik Bhaskar Group markets register over 10% YoY growth in GST collection

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 05, 2021

The group's special mega editions have garnered good response from advertisers across sectors, underscoring economic revial in tier I and tier II cities, according to...


On International Men’s Day, Gillette shaves off stereotypes with new #ManEnough campaign

On International Men’s Day, Gillette shaves off stereotypes with new #ManEnough campaign

  • by pitchteam
  • November 19, 2019

The #ManEnough campaign featuring Lt Col Manoj Kumar Sinha, SM (Retd) challenges the enduring stereotype of men to tell them that it takes real strength...


Indian Ayurveda fraternity on a fast track to adopt integrated technology and digitization

Indian Ayurveda fraternity on a fast track to adopt integrated technology and...

  • by pitchteam
  • August 12, 2019

Technology is instrumental in delivery of Ayurvedic healthcare services, standardization, drug control and quality control The third edition of Oja Festival, India’s premier...


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