The FIFA World Cup 2026 saw a significant drop in linear TV advertising in India, with unfavorable match timings and a paywall on ZEE5 impacting viewership. Connected TV, however, emerged as a winner, attracting a wider range of advertisers and brands due to its ability to target affluent, urban football fans. This shift highlights changing digital consumption habits among the sport's growing audience in India.

NEW DELHI: India's smart TV market may have slipped into reverse in the first quarter of 2026, but the ongoing FIFA World Cup is emerging as an important catalyst for premium…

Despite a dip in India's smart TV market early in 2026, the FIFA World Cup is driving sales of premium, large-screen televisions. Consumers are increasingly opting for bigger…

The FIFA World Cup 2026 saw a significant drop in linear TV advertising in India, with unfavorable match timings and a paywall on ZEE5 impacting viewership. Connected TV, however,…

Auto and liquor brands dominate FIFA World Cup 2026 advertising, with Mahindra & Mahindra and United Spirits leading the trends.

India's television market experienced stagnant sales during the FIFA World Cup, defying traditional expectations of a 15-25% surge. Rising prices due to memory chip costs,…