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Eventfaqs Media acquires majority stake in Sportzpower
MUMBAI: In a plot twist worthy of a prime-time sports drama, Eventfaqs Media has levelled up by acquiring a majority stake in Sportzpower—the B2B media brand that’s been quietly powering India’s sports, gaming, and esports chatter since before it was cool. It’s a move that blends backstage brilliance with front-page action, and positions both companies to tackle the subcontinent and the middle east like a well-coordinated tag team.
The announcement dropped on 11 April 2025, but the game plan is far from a last-minute Hail Mary. Eventfaqs, the heavyweight in India’s events and experiential marketing circuit since 2007, has made it clear: this acquisition is about scaling the turf and owning the spotlight across new markets.
“We are very excited to take a majority stake in Sportzpower and partner with the brand to assist it in achieving its goals,” said Eventfaqs Media MD Deepak Choudhary. “It is a unique collaboration that will benefit both the brands in our quest to be the leaders in our businesses in the sub-continent and the Middle East markets.”
Founded in 2008, Sportzpower built its niche through deep dives into India’s sports industry—be it cricket, football, golf or esports—delivering analysis, forums, newsletters, and more to the suits behind the stadium lights. With their signature single-sport knowledge series and dedicated forums like India Football Forum and India Pro Leagues Forum, they’ve made business-speak out of sport-speak.
Sportzpower co-founder Thomas Abraham called the deal “a thrilling moment”, adding, “It comes at an opportune time as the sports sector is growing at a scorching pace in India, and the middle east countries are now establishing their interest and growing in multiple sports, including cricket.”
Meanwhile, fellow co-founder C.P. Thomas sees the move as a launchpad. “This collaboration… will propel Sportzpower to play a pivotal role in shaping the narrative in India and beyond for these new-age industries,” he said. Translation: it’s not just about reporting the news—it’s about making it.
The synergy here isn’t just corporate fluff. Eventfaqs brings its multi-channel muscle—across digital, print, and live events—to help Sportzpower step into the international arena with bigger conferences, broader audiences, and brighter lights. And with gaming and esports booming faster than a T20 innings, timing couldn’t be sharper.
The goal? To become the dominant voice in the B2B media landscape of sport, gaming, and experiential marketing.
Think less press release, more power play.
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UP govt, HGS unit to skill one lakh youth in digital push
MoU targets jobs, training and future ready talent across state
MUMBAI: Government of Uttar Pradesh has joined hands with OneOTT Intertainment Limited, the broadband arm of Hinduja Global Solutions, to train one lakh youth, signalling a fresh push towards jobs in the digital economy.
The memorandum of understanding, signed with the Employment Department Uttar Pradesh, aims to bridge the gap between skills and industry needs while opening up employment pathways for young people across the state.
The agreement was formalised by principal secretary, labour and employment, M. K. Shanmugha Sundaram and whole-time director, Hinduja Global Solutions and MD and CEO, OneOTT Intertainment Limited, Vynsley Fernandes, in the presence of labour minister Anil Rajbhar.
Under the partnership, OneOTT Intertainment Limited will roll out training programmes, workshops and knowledge-sharing platforms designed to equip youth with skills aligned to a rapidly digitising economy. The initiative will also include research inputs, technical guidance and policy-level support to ensure effective execution.
Principal secretary, labour and employment, M. K. Shanmugha Sundaram, said, “This collaboration will help align skill development programmes with actual industry needs and prepare the youth of Uttar Pradesh for emerging opportunities in the digital services sector.”
Hinduja Global Solutions whole-time director, and OneOTT Intertainment Limited MD and CEO Vynsley Fernandes said, “India’s progress is closely linked to strengthening the capabilities of its young workforce. At HGS, we see skills evolving alongside technology, and partnerships like this help build a stronger digital ecosystem.”
The state government will facilitate coordination across departments and institutions, ensuring the programmes reach the right audiences and deliver measurable outcomes.
As digital infrastructure expands and technology reshapes job markets, initiatives like this are positioning skill development not just as training, but as a gateway to opportunity for the next generation.
