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ABP Network appoints Rupali Fernandes as chief revenue officer
Mumbai: ABP Network, one of India’s leading media conglomerates, has appointed Rupali Fernandes as its chief revenue officer with immediate effect. A veteran marketing professional, Fernandes will be responsible for the organisation’s revenue efforts across ABP Network channels, live events, and digital platforms. She will report to ABP Network CEO Avinash Pandey.
Having a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Fernandes has worked in various capacities with several prominent organisations such as Matrix Talent Management, HT Media, Disney Star, BAG Network, and The Indian Express. In her most recent role as head – brand partnership at Matrix, she managed brand partnerships and celebrity endorsements for talent across films, music, and sports. She has also worked with influencers for digital associations for short-term engagement across D2C brands.
Speaking about the appointment, Pandey said, “We are thrilled to have Rupali join our ABP Network family. She brings a wealth of experience to our organisation that perfectly aligns with our values and vision. As a key addition to our leadership team, she will play a vital role in shaping our future plans and driving our growth strategy. We eagerly look forward to her valuable contributions, as we continue to innovate and deliver unparalleled value to our audiences and partners.”
“It is an honour for me to join ABP Network, a leading media company, where I am looking forward to contributing to its next phase of growth and transformation,” said Fernandes.
Fernandes has graduated from Mumbai University and has done Business Management in Marketing from SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS).
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WITT Summit 2026 concludes in New Delhi
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MUMBAI: The WITT Summit just wrapped up with enough big ideas to fill a policy playbook because when India’s leaders, thinkers and icons gather under one roof, even the conversations hit sixes. The eighth edition of TV9 Network’s flagship What India Thinks Today (WITT) Summit 2026 concluded on Saturday after two days of dynamic discussions at its New Delhi venue. India’s largest multi-domain public policy and culture summit brought together political leaders, policymakers, sports icons, artists and technology innovators to examine the forces shaping contemporary India and its global standing.
Prime minister Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address on the theme “India and the World” for the third consecutive year. In a wide-ranging speech, he addressed the ongoing conflict in West Asia, calling for restraint and compassion while highlighting India’s continued development trajectory despite global turmoil.
The summit featured candid conversations with state leaders. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy articulated a people-first governance model and contrasted it with other development approaches. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav declared that Left-wing extremism had been effectively eliminated in his state and highlighted preparations for the upcoming Kumbh Mela. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann defended his government’s record, citing the closure of 19 toll plazas and creation of the Sadak Suraksha Force. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expressed confidence in Congress prospects in Assam and addressed recent allegations against him.
On geopolitics and national security, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia outlined India’s ambition to become a builder of trusted digital infrastructure for the world, citing the rapid 5G rollout and village-level 4G connectivity.
Cricket received significant attention. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly praised player freedom and trust as hallmarks of great leadership and named MS Dhoni as the greatest captain due to his World Cup successes. India women’s team bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi credited the BCCI and Women’s Premier League for building a pipeline of world-class talent behind the team’s recent ODI World Cup triumph.
The summit also hosted the inaugural AI² Awards 2026, celebrating the convergence of human creativity and machine intelligence in storytelling and content creation. Poet and kathavachak Kumar Vishwas delivered a nuanced take on India’s concept of Dharma and criticised the recent arrest of an 80-year-old Shankaracharya. Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan and storyteller Neelesh Misra reflected on changing music trends and artistic responsibility in the wake of a recent controversy involving Nora Fatehi.
In a country where conversations often run as deep as the Ganges, the WITT Summit proved once again that when leaders, thinkers and storytellers come together, the real winner is public discourse lively, layered and refreshingly unafraid to tackle the big questions shaping India’s tomorrow.
