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IPL 8 witnesses significant growth in viewership, advertisements
MUMBAI: The recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) saw a constant growth in each and every segment. As was earlier reported by Indiantelevision.com, this IPL, the ad revenues, at more than Rs 1000 crore, saw a significant fillip as compared to the previous edition. What’s more, IPL 8 also witnessed a significant growth in terms of viewership and advertising.
Television rating auditor, TAM analytics shows that IPL 8 was sampled by 190 million unique viewers, and the time spent by the viewers fetched a nine per cent growth from 45 minutes and 43 seconds in 2015 as compared to 40 minutes and 55 seconds in 2014.
The average TVTs saw a growth of 25 per cent, while the TVRs saw 23 per cent growth as the tourney fetched 3.6 TVR this year as compared to 2.9 TVRs last year. Close to 70 per cent of the All India Universe tuned in to watch IPL 8 matches, which is quite identical if compared to the seventh edition.
Apart for viewership, advertising volume also saw a significant growth. While there was only one biscuit brand endorsing last year, this year the number went up to six. The paint section also saw a significant growth as it jumped up from one to five. On the other hand, internet service (B2C and online shopping) category also witnessed an ascent as the number of brands went up to seven this year from four last year. The growth also reflected in the car and jeep category as the figure went up from two to six.
Vodafone continued to be the most prominent brand on the basis of ad volumes purchased during the live telecast. It should be noted that Vodafone was the most prominent brand in the last IPL edition too. Amazon also successfully retained its berth at second position while e- commerce ventures PayTM and Snapdeal replaced Flipkart.com and Airtel at third and fourth place respectively. Vimal Pan Masala grabbed the fifth slot, which was occupied by Big Bazar in 2014.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
