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Sun TV to hike ad rates of GEC channels
MUMBAI: Sun TV Network has decided to up the advertising rates of its Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam general entertainment channels with effect from 1 January, a move that is expected to spill over to other south-language broadcasters as a chain effect.
For its Telugu channel Gemini TV, which enjoys leadership position despite increased competition, the advertising rates will increase in the range of 6 to 16 per cent.
Kannada channel Udaya TV will see a hike of up to 10 per cent.
Malayalam channel Surya TV, which lags behind market leader Asianet, will increase ad rates of certain programmes by up to five per cent.
The company will also increase the broadcast fees received from the content producers in these language channels.
Earler, Sun TV had said it would hike ad rates for its Tamil channels by 9-33 per cent from 1 January.
Sun forecasts a 20 per cent jump in advertising revenues for FY‘10 and a higher growth in the following full-fiscal period.
Shares of Sun TV closed Monday at Rs 325, down 1.56 per cent, in a weak market.
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Jack&Jones unveils Spring Summer ’26 collection with 3 themes
Music, Rush and Travel chapters anchor expansive youth-focused drop.
MUMBAI: If fashion had a playlist, this one would come with a bass drop, a road trip, and a wardrobe change in between. Jack&Jones has rolled out its Spring Summer ’26 collection, pitching it as its most expansive seasonal showcase yet less a drop, more a three-act cultural statement. At the centre of the campaign is Volume 1: Music, a chapter that taps into India’s independent music scene and wears its attitude on its sleeve quite literally. Featuring artists like Loka, Wazir Patar and Aksomaniac, the line blends bold graphics with relaxed silhouettes and versatile denim designed to move effortlessly from stage lights to street style.
Denim, unsurprisingly, remains the headline act. From lived-in washes to rip-and-repair textures and wide-leg fits, the collection leans into familiarity while nudging expression forward aiming to feel both personal and performative at once.
The brand didn’t stop at aesthetics. Extending its music-first narrative into the real world, Jack&Jones partnered with the UN40 Music Festival held on March 14 and 15 in Bengaluru. The collaboration featured an experiential pop-up, complete with denim customisation zones, interactive installations and exclusive viewing experiences turning fashion into something you could not just wear, but play with.
Volume 2: Rush shifts gears into a faster lane, embracing high-energy aesthetics tailored for movement, momentum and a lifestyle that rarely stands still. Think sharper silhouettes, dynamic styling and a sense of urgency stitched into every look.
In contrast, Volume 3: Travel slows things down. This chapter leans into sun-washed palettes, lightweight layers and easy silhouettes built for spontaneity designed for consumers who prefer their fashion with a side of wanderlust.
Across all three volumes, the thread that ties it together is clear: denim as a constant, supported by breathable cottons and summer-ready fabrics that balance comfort with structure. The result is a collection that doesn’t just follow trends but attempts to mirror the rhythm of youth culture itself.
With Spring Summer ’26, Jack&Jones isn’t just selling clothes, it’s curating moods. And in a season where identity is as fluid as style, that might just be its strongest fit yet.
