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Chennaiyin FC ink partnership with Polyhose as official presenting sponsor
Mumbai: Chennaiyin FC has roped in Polyhose, a diversified industrial conglomerate, as the club’s official presenting sponsor for the upcoming 2023-24 Indian football season.
The strategic partnership will allow Polyhose to leverage the widespread popularity of Chennaiyin FC to build a positive brand recall and affinity amongst CFC fans. The association is also set to reinforce Polyhose’s presence in the key market of Tamil Nadu and promote its commitment to innovation and engagement with stakeholders.
“We are delighted to welcome Polyhose as Chennaiyin FC’s presenting sponsor. Their commitment to contributing to the growth of the sport is exemplary, and we look forward to achieving great success together both on and off the field. This partnership is a testament to the strength of football in Tamil Nadu and the growth potential it holds,” stated Chennaiyin FC vice-president Ekansh Gupta.
Headquartered in Chennai, Polyhose has established global footprints with a presence in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, South Africa and Australia. As part of the partnership, the company’s logo will be featured on the back of the Chennaiyin FC jersey while the H Stand inside the team’s home turf at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium will be renamed as the Polyhose Stand.
“We are pleased to announce the sponsorship of Chennaiyin FC, to support the football team and create electrifying moments for Chennai Fans. We’re big football fans who are proud of the growth of our local team, so sponsoring the club this season was a great choice. Through this collaboration, the two organizations share common goals of commitment to excellence and innovation while offering a wide range of unique and special experiences in this season. Wishing good luck to the entire team,” Polyhose managing director Shabbir YJ.
To make the association even more exciting, the kids of Polyhose’s employees will have the unique opportunity to walk out with Chennaiyin FC players during three home matches in the season, creating a memorable experience for them.
Chennaiyin FC will be in action on Saturday when they host Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their first home match of the Indian Super League 2023-24 season.
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Time brings TIME100 Next franchise to India with Reliance
List to spotlight 100 emerging leaders, gala set for December 2026 in Mumbai.
MUMBAI: It’s about time India’s next wave got a global spotlight and now, it’s on the list. New York-headquartered Time is expanding its TIME100 Next franchise to India, partnering with Reliance Industries Limited to launch TIME100 Next India, its first international extension of the rising leaders platform. The announcement was made at the Time100 Gala in New York by Jessica Sibley and Nita Mukesh Ambani, signalling a strategic push to tap into India’s growing influence across sectors.
The India edition will recognise 100 emerging leaders from the country and the global Indian diaspora, spanning business, science, sports, arts and social impact. The list will be curated by Time’s editorial team and published online, continuing the franchise’s focus on identifying individuals shaping the future.
The initiative will culminate in a gala event scheduled for December 2026 at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, anchoring the platform within India’s cultural and business ecosystem.
TIME’s broader Time100 franchise has steadily expanded its global footprint since 2021 through events and impact-led initiatives. Executives noted that India’s growing pool of influential voices and innovators made it a natural next step for the platform’s international ambitions.
For Reliance, the partnership aligns with its broader push to support emerging talent and ideas on a global stage. For Time, it marks a timely bet on India not just as a market, but as a talent engine shaping the next chapter of global leadership.
