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Star Sports seeking a marginal increase in ad rates for IPL’24
Mumbai: 1. Star Sports seeking a marginal increase in ad rates for IPL’24 (16.4lakhs vs 16lakhs – SD/HD combined) in spite of historic IPL in terms tremendous growth in reach (36 per cent) and ratings (30 per cent )
(Source: Reach: BARC 2+ All India | Ratings: BARC M15+ AB Urban Pay)
2. Compared to LY, SD rates have grown from 12 lakh to 12.8 lakhs considering 30 per cent growth in ratings/ reach growth of 36 per cent and extremely efficient CPM 60 (almost half of digital)
3. Considering market trend of premiumization and more brands looking for mid/ premium audiences, Disney Star has lowered the entry cost for HD audiences from 5.9lakhs to 5.5lakhs/ 10 secs. This is in-spite of massive growth in HD reach (3.8X growth in reach vs 2023), making HD accessible to larger client-base of India.
Source: HD Reach – BARC 2+ All India
4. Overall, it looks like TV rates offer a much better efficiency/ CPM. TV delivers 3X scale brand impact and ROI for brands e.g. (attached)
* Rate for Mobile/Web is 16 lakhs, when compared to this SD rates on TV are 12.8 Lakhs – 20 per cent lower rates and 3X higher scale and impact
* CTV rates which offers a reach of around 50million is available at 6.5 lakhs compared to 5.5 lakhs for HD which reaches 150 mn viewers – 3X of CTV (Attached)
* At a combined level, Digital rate is 22.5Lakh (Mobile + CTV) vs 16.5lakh (SD+HD) on Star Sports – 27 per cent lower – thereby increasing the efficiency by 3-4times at a combined All India level.
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.
