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nexGTv all set to claim Bengali market
MUMBAI: nexGTv, the subscription-led video entertainment app has announced expansion into the Bengali market with the acquisition of three Bengali channels – Rupashi Bangla, Dhoom Music and News Time Bangla – from Brand Value and an Oriya movie channel, Alankar TV, from Odisha Television Ltd. As a part of the initiative, nexGTv will now hold the worldwide digital rights to broadcast these channels for its users across the globe through its web and mobile platforms.
Amongst the acquired channels, Ruposhi Bangla is a general entertainment channel with shows ranging from reality to socio-mythology, feature films to news updates and from comedy to drama. Dhoom Music is a dedicated channel for Bengali music, while News Time Bangla is a popular regional news channels that delivers news on current events and latest happenings in and around the West Bengal region. Alankar TV, on the other hand, is a 24-hour Oriya movie channel from Odisha Television Network and is also the first movie genre-specific channel in Odisha.
nexGTv claims that by acquiring these channels, it underlines the commitment to deliver highly curated entertainment solutions to its users globally by augmenting its regional entertainment content library.
Speaking on the announcement, nexGTv CEO Abhesh Verma said, “We, at nexGTv, enjoy a rich, diverse consumer base both within and outside the country. As such, our endeavour has always been to curate and deliver highly relevant and popular entertainment solutions to our viewership. We are confident that the latest addition will add greater value to the mobile viewing experience of our users by granting them access to even more regional content to satisfy their entertainment needs.”
The application claims that nexGTv’s latest content acquisition will no doubt delight the expatriate population, who will now be able to view their preferred regional entertainment content at their convenience anytime, anywhere. All the channels are a part of the paid category at nexGTv, and can be accessed either through www.nexGTv.com or through the nexGTv mobile app for Android and iOS.
Gaming
Roblox appoints Sunil Rao as India managing director to drive growth
Former AWS leader to lead creator ecosystem, partnerships and local strategy
MUMBAI: Roblox has appointed Sunil Rao as managing director for India, as the company looks to deepen its footprint in one of its fastest-growing markets.
Rao, who will join in May, will serve as the senior-most representative for Roblox in India, leading local strategy, partnerships and day-to-day operations. His mandate includes strengthening the platform’s presence, supporting the creator ecosystem and aligning India’s market needs with global priorities.
A key focus area will be nurturing India’s growing community of developers and creators, enabling local studios to leverage Roblox’s tools for scaling and monetisation. Globally, the platform’s creator community earned over $1.5 billion in 2025, underlining the economic potential of user-generated content ecosystems.
“Roblox is at the forefront of enabling a new generation of creators and games. India’s scale, creativity, and entrepreneurial energy present a massive opportunity,” said Rao. “I’m excited to build a vibrant and inclusive ecosystem that empowers developers and creators across the country. Ensuring child safety and aligning closely with India’s regulatory framework will be among my top priorities.”
Welcoming the appointment, Roblox vice president international Zhen Fang said India represents a high-potential market for the company. “Sunil brings deep expertise in building operations across diverse markets, and his passion for community-centric platforms makes him the ideal leader to drive our next chapter of growth in the country.”
Rao brings over two decades of experience across technology platforms, venture capital and developer ecosystems. He was previously part of the leadership team at Amazon Web Services, where he led strategy and corporate business development across Asia-Pacific and Japan. He also served as a partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, working closely with startups and founders.
Earlier in his career, Rao played a key role in building developer ecosystems at Symbian, Nokia and Google, contributing to the growth of major mobile and internet platforms.
With India’s large youth population and rapidly evolving digital landscape, Roblox’s latest leadership move signals a sharper focus on long-term growth, local relevance and creator-led innovation in the market.
