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Chef Kunal Kapur looks for his dream home on Million Dollar Listing India
Mumbai: The upcoming episode of Million Dollar Listing India on Sony Liv features chef Kunal Kapur, who is searching for a serene home. Joined by realtor Hem Batra, Kunal is looking for a peaceful retreat with a spacious kitchen, away from the hustle and bustle of city life, where he can find calm and indulge in his passion for food, cooking, and hosting guests.
Chef Kunal Kapur shared, “I’ve been searching for a home that combines my love for cooking, hosting, and tranquillity. Through Million Dollar Listing India and along with the very renowned realtor Hem Batra, I’m hoping the search for my dream home is successful. I want a space where I can unwind, cook, and share memorable moments with family and friends. As a chef, my kitchen is my sanctuary and guests always expect that when they’re invited, I will be the one cooking for them, so I need a kitchen that’s both functional and impressive.”
Hem said, “Working with Chef Kunal was an absolute delight! When he first approached me, I had a fan moment, and it really made a tough day better Kunal’s passion for cooking and hospitality is infectious. I’m excited to show him properties that fit his vision.”
Million Dollar Listing India, produced by Banijay Asia and licensed by NBCUniversal Formats, a division of Universal International Studios within Universal Studio Group, brings the acclaimed global franchise to India, delivering intense negotiations, strategic manoeuvring, and shocking revelations. As a two-time Emmy-nominated hit, Million Dollar Listing India offers an unparalleled glimpse into the exclusive world of luxury properties, where India’s top realtors navigate the cutthroat market and push the boundaries of success.
Tune in on Friday at 8 pm to watch Million Dollar Listing India exclusively on Sony Liv.
Gaming
MTG gaming chief Benninghoff joins NODWIN board as esports firm primes for IPO
The Gurugram-based esports firm is pursuing a public listing, has returned to profitability and is growing revenues by 42 per cent
GURUGRAM: NODWIN Gaming is moving fast. The Gurugram-based gaming and esports company has launched a pre-IPO fundraising round, appointed UBS as lead adviser for both the round and a subsequent public listing, and landed a heavyweight board director, all in one go.
The new board member is Arnd Benninghoff, executive vice president of gaming at Stockholm-listed Modern Times Group (MTG), who has overseen the group’s strategic investments and portfolio growth since 2014. He is no stranger to building things: Benninghoff has founded and built fifteen companies, served as chief digital officer at ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG, managing director of SevenVentures, and chief executive of Holtzbrinck eLAB. He began his career as a journalist at Deutsche Presse Agentur and various TV networks, holds a Diplom-Kaufmann in business and administration from the University of Münster, and previously sat on the board of Edgeware AB.
The numbers back the ambition
NODWIN is not pitching a story without substance. The company has returned to EBITDA profitability and posted a 42 per cent year-on-year revenue surge, reaching $58.5m in the first nine months of FY2026. The pre-IPO round will combine a primary issuance to fund global expansion through organic growth and acquisitions, alongside a secondary sale to give existing shareholders some liquidity.
Akshat Rathee, co-founder and managing director of NODWIN Gaming, said Benninghoff understands “the entire lifecycle of the gaming and media ecosystem, from the boots-on-the-ground reality of building startups to the strategic complexity of managing multi-billion dollar global portfolios.”
Benninghoff, for his part, said the company “sits at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and technology, making it one of the most exciting players in the global gaming landscape today.”
A portfolio built for the global south
Founded in 2014 by Rathee and Gautam Virk, NODWIN has quietly assembled one of the more compelling esports portfolios outside the Western hemisphere. Its properties include DreamHack India and Comic Con India, and it recently acquired StarLadder, the Ukraine-based tournament organiser behind premier events in CS:GO and Dota 2. The company also serves as a long-term strategic marketing partner for the Evolution Championship Series (EVO), the world’s most prominent fighting game tournament, helping push it into new geographies.
Its geographic focus spans South Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Backers include Nazara Technologies, KRAFTON, Sony Group Corporation, JetSynthesys, and the founders’ investment vehicle Good Game Investments.
What comes next
With UBS running the books, a board freshly reinforced with European media and gaming expertise, and revenue heading in the right direction, NODWIN is laying the groundwork deliberately. The esports industry has burned investors before with big promises and thin margins. NODWIN’s return to profitability, combined with a real portfolio of owned intellectual properties across gaming, music and youth culture, gives it a more credible runway than most. The IPO clock is now ticking.
