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Clear Premium Water continues its association with Tennis Premier League Season 6
Mumbai: Clear Premium Water again takes centre stage as the powered-by sponsor for the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Season 6, a celebration of talent, competition, and the spirit of tennis. The much-awaited main matches will unfold from 3 to 8 December 2024, at the iconic Cricket Club of India in Mumbai.
It marks the second collaboration between Clear Premium Water and TPL, reinforcing their shared vision of elevating tennis as a premier sport across India. The season’s journey began with a star-studded players’ auction on 25 September 2024, at Sahara Star, Mumbai. Celebrities, athletes, and sports enthusiasts converged to set the tone for an exhilarating competition.
Clear Premium Water founder & CEO Nayan Shah expressed, “Our continued association with the Tennis Premier League for Season 6 marks not just a partnership, but a celebration of resilience and ambition. At Clear Premium Water, we champion the pursuit of excellence, and tennis mirrors this spirit with its blend of discipline and dynamism. I firmly believe that together, we are driving the transformation of tennis into a premier sport of choice while significantly amplifying its reach and fostering a deeper appreciation for the game.”
The sixth season promises unforgettable tennis moments, featuring eight dynamic teams: Bengal Wizards, Bengaluru SG Pipers, Punjab Patriots, Hyderabad Strikers, Gujarat Panthers, Yash Mumbai Eagles, Shrachi Delhi Rarh Tigers, and Chennai Smashers. Legendary ambassadors such as Leander Paes, Sania Mirza, Sonali Bendre, Taapsee Pannu, Rakul Preet Singh, and Mahesh Bhupathi bring star power and inspiration to the league.
Tennis Premier League co-founder Mrunal Jain said, “We are thrilled to have Clear Premium Water as our powered-by sponsor for the third consecutive season. Their unwavering support has played a pivotal role in elevating the Tennis Premier League, and we’re excited to build on this successful collaboration. With Clear’s commitment to excellence and our shared vision for growing tennis in India, we’re confident that Season 6 will be the most exciting and impactful yet.”
This year’s lineup boasts an impressive roster of tennis stars, including Indian legends Rohan Bopanna and Sumit Nagal, alongside global talent like US Open Doubles Champion Max Purcell, Hugo Gaston from France, and Elina Avanesyan from Armenia. Their pursuit of the coveted championship title is set to deliver edge-of-the-seat action for tennis enthusiasts.
This December, the Tennis Premier League Season 6, powered by Clear Premium Water, promises to blend sportsmanship, entertainment, and community impact, making it a landmark event in India’s sporting calendar.
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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.
