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JioStar bags 10 major sponsors for Tata Women’s Premier League 2025
MUMBAI: With the Tata Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 returning for its third edition, the tournament is set to deliver even more electrifying cricket action. As the official broadcaster and streaming partner, JioStar has locked in ten major sponsors spanning diverse industries, a testament to the increasing commercial power of women’s sports in India.
JioStar’s impressive sponsor lineup for Tata WPL 2025 includes some of the biggest names across banking, finance, FMCG, and infrastructure. The brands stepping up to the crease are:
● State Bank of India (SBI)
● Tata Capital
● Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI)
● Kajaria Ceramics
● Black & White Ginger Ale
● Himalaya No.1 Facewash
● Tata Motors Limited
● APAR Industries Limited
● Amul (Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Limited)
● MSD Pharma
These partnerships reflect the soaring popularity of the Tata WPL and demonstrate the confidence that brands have in its audience reach and engagement. With sponsors cutting across BFSI, infrastructure, beverages, automotive, and FMCG, the league continues to cement itself as a mainstream commercial powerhouse.
JioStar EVP & business head, premium sports and agency relationships, Udit Sharma expressed his excitement over the sponsorship lineup, “We are thrilled to welcome a varied set of sponsors on JioStar’s coverage of the Tata WPL 2025 Season 3. Their support will play a pivotal role in promoting women’s cricket and empowering female athletes. With Tata WPL growing stronger each year, this season will undoubtedly deliver a unique and exhilarating experience for fans and partners alike. Our platform helps brands engage India’s growing women’s sports audience and high-intent consumers. We are confident our sponsors will see significant brand impact and ROI through their association with JioStar’s coverage of Tata WPL.”
The Tata WPL 2025 kicked off on 14 February, leading up to a grand finale on 15 March 2025. All matches are being broadcast on Star Sports and Sports18, with live streaming available on JioHotstar.
With an increasing number of brands betting big on women’s cricket, the Tata WPL is proving that the game is no longer just about men’s leagues.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
