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Ankit Agarwal takes the wheel as director of entertainment ad sales at JioStar
MUMBAI: Ankit Agarwal has stepped into the role of director of entertainment ad sales at JioStar, adding serious firepower to the streaming and broadcast network’s commercial engine. A media sales pro with 18 years in the trenches, Agarwal has built his reputation on sealing high-value partnerships, boosting market share and leading sharp execution across television and digital platforms.
Before the move to JioStar, Agarwal spent 13 years at Viacom18 in a string of senior ad sales roles, driving growth across marquee brands and campaigns. His career began in radio, news and broadcast networks including TV Today Network and Mahuaa Media, followed by rapid climbs through sales leadership.
Known for his strong relationships with top advertisers and agency heavyweights, Agarwal blends revenue discipline with high-energy dealmaking across genres, formats and regions.
Now strapped in at JioStar, Agarwal is chasing bigger numbers, bolder ideas and the next big win. The race is on and he is gunning for the lead.
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
