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FanCode secures exclusive multiyear deal to stream PGA Tour events in India
MUMBAI: Golf fans can swing their clubs in glees. Sports streamer FanCode has signed a deal with the PGA Tour to broadcast a plethora of golf events in on its streaming service. This multi-year agreement solidifies FanCode’s position as the ultimate destination for golf enthusiasts in India.
Said FanCode co-founder Yannick Colaco “We are thrilled to partner with the PGA Tour to bring Indian fans closer to the world of golf. This deal reinforces FanCode’s commitment to offering a diverse range of sports content to our audience. Golf fans in India can now enjoy premium access to the sport’s most iconic tournaments and top players, all at their fingertips.”
PGA Tour senior vice-president international media Thierry Pascal added: “We have found a perfect partner in FanCode with India being an important market for golf that features a growing community of passionate fans. Through this collaboration, we are excited to showcase PGA Tout players and events to Indian fans, offering them high-quality golfing action year-round. We look forward to working closely with FanCode to further grow the sport’s popularity across the country.”
Key Highlights:
* Over 40 events will be streamed annually, providing fans with unparalleled access to the world’s most prestigious golf tournaments.
* FanCode has already streamed three marquee events from the PGA Tour: the Hero World Challenge, the Grant Thornton Invitational, and the PNC Championship.
* The PGA Tour features an impressive lineup of golfers, including Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, and rising star Akshay Bhatia.
* The partnership aims to bring Indian fans closer to the world of golf and showcase high-quality golfing action year-round.
Availability:
* Fans can catch all the live action on FanCode’s mobile app (Android and iOS), TV app (available on Android TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Jio STB, Samsung TV, OTT Play, and Airtel XStream), Amazon Prime Video Channels, and on the web at www.fancode.com. In addition to the PGA Tour, FanCode offers fans the DP World Tour;
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
