The ECOVACS WINBOT is the world’s #1 bestselling robotic window cleaner, according to data from global market intelligence firm IDC. ECOVACS Robotics, a global leader in service robotics, pioneered this category in 2011 with the WINBOT 5 Series – the world’s first robotic window cleaner. ECOVACS’ “Created for Ease” philosophy led it to create the WINBOT to bring consumers a smarter, safer, and easier way to tackle window cleaning.

The World’s 1 Bestselling Robotic Window Cleaner: ECOVACS WINBOT Restores Crystal-Clear Views with Ease

Keeping the large windows and expansive views in today’s modern homes crystal-clear can be risky, inconvenient, and labor-intensive. Windows are constantly exposed to dust, pollution, and severe weather. For those in high-rise buildings, cleaning exterior windows can be dangerous and requires expensive professional help. Manual cleaning often leaves streaks. Scrubbing large glass surfaces can be tiring. These challenges lead many to avoid cleaning their windows altogether.

Robotic window cleaners like the ECOVACS WINBOT help solve these pain points so users can enjoy clear views from edge to edge with ease. Consumer demand for them is surging, according to IDC, which found that the ECOVACS WINBOT was the world’s #1 selling robotic window cleaner in 2025.1 It has also been #1 in China for three consecutive years according to data from All View Cloud (AVC).

A Trusted Choice for Effortless Cleaning
ECOVACS is a pioneer in service robotics. Knowing that consumers want effortless smart home cleaning solutions beyond floor cleaning, it began developing robotic window cleaners 15 years ago. Since the first WINBOT, the line has undergone seven generations of core upgrades. Leveraging its R&D strengths, ECOVACS continually sets new industry benchmarks with innovative technologies that make window cleaning safer, faster and more convenient for users.

ECOVACS WINBOT’s innovations for enhanced cleaning performance are designed to effectively remove dust, rain stains, and pollution buildup. For example, ECOVACS’ TruEdge Technology is designed to clean edges and hard-to-reach corners — ensuring spotless, crystal-clear views — and its Three-nozzle Wide-angle Spray Technology enables a deeper clean.

Other innovations enhance convenience. The all-in-one OMNI Station is a control panel, charger, stabilizer, and portable storage space for the WINBOT and its accessories. It is also equipped with a safety rope with a tensile strength of up to 100KG. Other WINBOT safety features include optimized suction power, anti-drop protection, edge detection, smart navigation for obstacle avoidance, and insurance protection.

The ECOVACS WINBOT’s sales performance is also impressive. In 2025, its sales volume exceeded 1 million units, with cumulative global sales surpassing 2.6 million units.

From entry-level to premium models, ECOVACS offers a diverse WINBOT product portfolio across different markets to meet users’ needs for taking care of various glass surfaces, including glass panels, balcony glass, and shower screens. The ECOVACS WINBOT family revolutionizes window cleaning with cutting-edge technologies that bring users a high-performance, convenient and hassle-free experience that ensures crystal-clear views with absolute peace-of-mind.

www.idc.com/resource-center/blog/global-home-cleaning-robot-market-2025/

The BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRICS CCI) has formally announced the appointment of Mr. Sameep Shastri as the Chairman of the Chamber for the term April 2026 – March 2029. The appointment was confirmed during the 14th Annual General Meeting of BRICS CCI held in New Delhi, where the newly elected Office Bearers took oath during the official Oath Taking Ceremony. 

Mr. Sameep Shastri appointed as the Chairman of the BRICS CCI

Mr. Sameep Shastri was elected unanimously and unopposed, reflecting the confidence and trust reposed in his leadership and long-standing contribution towards strengthening the Chamber’s global vision and institutional outreach. 

Mr. Sameep Shastri appointed as the Chairman of the BRICS CCI

A distinguished entrepreneur, strategist, and public leader, Mr. Sameep Shastri has been closely associated with BRICS CCI’s international engagement, youth leadership initiatives, policy dialogue platforms, and strategic partnerships for several years. Having previously served as Vice Chairman of BRICS CCI for six years, he played a pivotal role in expanding the Chamber’s presence across global forums and multilateral engagements. He also strengthened institutional collaborations involving trade, diplomacy, innovation, culture, and sustainable development. 

Carrying forward the illustrious legacy of his grandfather, former Prime Minister of India Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri, Mr. Sameep Shastri represents a new generation of leadership committed to nation-building, global cooperation, and inclusive development. His appointment comes at a significant time when India is emerging as a leading voice for the Global South and BRICS nations continue to strengthen their role in shaping the future global economic order. 

Under his leadership, BRICS CCI is expected to further enhance its efforts towards promoting trade and investment cooperation, innovation-led partnerships, entrepreneurship, sustainability dialogue, youth engagement, and people-to-people ties among BRICS nations and emerging economies. 

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sameep Shastri said, “It is a privilege to serve as Chairman of BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry at a transformative moment for India and the BRICS ecosystem. Having worked closely with BRICS CCI for several years, it is an honour to now lead the Chamber at a time when BRICS nations are shaping a new era of global cooperation. We look forward to building stronger partnerships and creating impactful opportunities that contribute towards a more connected, sustainable, and prosperous future.” 

• Over 215 Brands, 100+ Sub-Brands and 50+ Live Demonstrations to Power South India’s Largest Integrated Industrial Sourcing Platform Across 60,000+ Sq. Ft. of Exhibition Space

Smart Expos & Fairs (India) Pvt. Ltd. will present South India’s largest co-located industrial trade event of 2026 between 28–30th May at the Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam. Showcasing Tamil Nadu’s emergence as one of India’s most dynamic manufacturing destinations, the mega industrial gathering will bring together three established B2B exhibitions, COMPACK 2026 (15th Edition), LOGMAT 2026 (11th Edition), and COSS 2026 (1st Edition), all under one roof.

• When?  28–30 May 2026   | Thursday & Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Chennai Trade Centre

• How? Free Trade Entry available with business card

• Online Registration Portal: smartexpos.in/vp-smart  

Glimpses of the 2025 edition

Designed as a comprehensive sourcing platform for industries across Tamil Nadu and South India, the three-day event will cover the complete industrial supply ecosystem spanning packaging, material handling, warehousing, intralogistics, industrial safety, and security solutions. With free trade entry for business visitors, the exhibition cluster is expected to attract procurement heads, plant managers, operations leaders, warehouse professionals, safety officers, project engineers, and CEOs from diverse industrial sectors.

Together, the three co-located exhibitions address the core operational requirements of every modern manufacturing facility — packaging finished products, moving and storing goods efficiently, and safeguarding people, infrastructure, and industrial assets.

Tamil Nadu has emerged as one of India’s strongest manufacturing and industrial growth engines, with rapid expansion across sectors such as automotive, electronics, EVs, aerospace, warehousing, and advanced manufacturing. Every new factory and industrial project requires efficient packaging systems, robust intralogistics infrastructure, and world-class safety solutions. By bringing COMPACK, LOGMAT, and COSS together under one roof, we are creating a unified sourcing and networking platform that directly supports the evolving needs of modern industries across Tamil Nadu and South India.

The co-located trade exhibition is designed for industry professionals and decision-makers from the automotive, plastics, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, food processing, textiles, chemicals, electricals, warehousing, and logistics sectors across Tamil Nadu and South India.

About the B2B exhibitions:

COMPACK 2026 (15th Edition)

South India’s oldest dedicated packaging exhibition returns with over 100 brands showcasing packaging machinery, packaging materials, converting systems, printing, labelling, and coding technologies. From primary packaging equipment to end-of-line dispatch solutions, the exhibition covers the entire packaging value chain under one roof.

LOGMAT 2026 (11th Edition)

Recognised as South India’s only dedicated exhibition for material handling, warehousing, and intralogistics, LOGMAT 2026 will feature more than 75 brands across material handling equipment, warehouse automation, storage systems, AIDC and RFID solutions, robotics, and intralogistics technologies. The event is expected to become a major sourcing platform for industries planning automation and capital expansion projects during FY2026–27.

COSS 2026 (1st Edition)

Making its debut this year, COSS 2026 is South India’s first comprehensive exhibition focused exclusively on industrial safety and security. Over 40 brands will showcase occupational safety products, PPE, fire detection and protection systems, surveillance technologies, industrial security solutions, and compliance and training services. The exhibition addresses the growing importance of EHS compliance and workplace safety across manufacturing sectors.

Website: www.smartexpos.in

Ashwinder R. Singh has been reappointed as Chairman, CII Real Estate Committee (Northern Region) for the 2026-27 term, reinforcing his position as one of India’s most recognised voices in real estate, urban development, and industry leadership.
 

Widely known for scaling real estate platforms and his expertise in developing integrated townships, Ashwinder is also regarded for his experience across institutional capital, finance, and PropTech. He currently serves as Vice Chairman of BCD Group and Co-founder of BCD Royale, the group’s development arm, which is developing a 70-acre integrated township in Bangalore. He has played a key role in strengthening the group’s strategic expansion into real estate development and integrated urban growth.
 

Ashwinder R. Singh reappointed as Chairman, CII Real Estate Committee (Northern Region) for 2026-27
 

His reappointment comes at a time when India’s real estate sector is undergoing significant structural transformation, driven by infrastructure expansion, rapid urbanisation, technology adoption, capital market participation, and increasing global investor interest in India’s long-term growth story.
 

As Chairman of the CII Real Estate Committee (Northern Region), Ashwinder will continue working closely with policymakers, developers, financial institutions, investors, entrepreneurs, and industry stakeholders to strengthen sectoral collaboration and contribute to the next phase of India’s urban and economic development.
 

Over the years, he has emerged as a prominent industry voice at national and international forums, participating in strategic conversations involving senior policymakers, global investors, and business leaders. He has also led multiple CII industry delegations to markets such as the UAE, Singapore, and London, contributing to stronger international engagement and positioning India’s real estate sector within broader global investment conversations.
 

Ashwinder brings with him over two and a half decades of leadership experience across some of India’s most recognised organisations. His professional journey includes leadership roles as CEO of Bhartiya Urban, where he led the development of a 150-acre integrated township, CEO of JLL Residential, Co-founder & CEO of ANAROCK, and senior leadership assignments at Citibank, Deutsche Bank, ICICI Bank, Fullerton Singapore, and Bajaj Housing Finance.
 

Across his career, he has played a pivotal role in property sales and development initiatives exceeding USD 5 billion, while also contributing to conversations around institutional funding, housing finance, PropTech innovation, and integrated urban development.
 

Commenting on his reappointment, Ashwinder R. Singh said, “The Indian real estate sector is entering one of the most important phases in its evolution. The opportunity today is not just to build projects, but to help build a stronger, more globally competitive India. CII has consistently played an important role in fostering constructive industry dialogue, and I look forward to continuing to work with stakeholders across sectors to contribute meaningfully to this journey.”
 

Apart from his industry leadership roles, Ashwinder is also Advisor to NAR-India and Mentor at Earth Fund, a venture platform focused on PropTech, sustainability, and UrbanTech innovation, backed by Brigade Group and Gruhas. He also serves on multiple advisory boards across real estate, finance, media, and technology.
 

A three-time bestselling author and award-winning industry commentator, Ashwinder is also the voice behind the widely followed Open House newsletter and serves as Chief Advisor – Real Estate to Republic Media Network, where his insights frequently shape conversations around policy, markets, infrastructure, and urban development.
 

Recognised as Real Estate Person of the Year 2025 and Best Business & Money Author of 2024, he continues to be widely acknowledged for combining industry experience with strategic clarity and long-term sectoral perspective.
 

Know more at: www.ashwinderrsingh.com.
 

About CII
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is one of India’s premier industry bodies, working closely with government, industry, and civil society to support economic growth, competitiveness, sustainability, and nation-building initiatives across sectors.

Customization is the key to customer satisfaction because it caters to the needs or addresses the challenges that can hinder growth. Netrack India, being a leading provider of data center and IT infrastructure solutions, understands this need and hence offers advanced custom rack solutions designed to address the increasingly complex requirements of modern enterprises. Netrack’s customized racks are built to support high-density deployments, hybrid environments, and mission-critical workloads which ensures that they deliver enhanced performance, flexibility, and compliance across diverse industry use cases.

Netrack India Develops Custom Rack Solutions for Complex Enterprise Needs

Enterprise environments today demand precision and adaptability because they are scaling rapidly due to integration of AI, cloud, and edge computing, standard rack configurations often fall short. This is where Netrack’s customized racks save the day by catering to the exact specifications for load capacity, airflow management, power distribution, security, and integration aligned with the existing infrastructure. The result is a sustainable and future-ready platform that can enhance space utilization, improve thermal efficiency of data centers, and also ensure operational resilience.

In fact, Netrack’s customized rack solutions are designed through close collaboration with customers. This ensures that every deployment aligns with their performance objectives, compliance mandates, and growth plans. Hence, from concept to commissioning, Netrack focusses on reliability, scalability, and operational cost.

To make it a best choice, Netrack’s customized racks are manufactured with capabilities to handle high density load which is perfect for AI/ML, HPC, and blade server deployments with advanced airflow and thermal controls while considering configurations that can support business growth while minimizing disruption and retrofit costs. Again, with integrated DUs, cable management, and hot/cold aisle compatibility Netrack ensures maximized efficiency of power and cooling of the data centers. Also, these racks are built while keeping the physical security in mind, so they adhere to the global standards and certifications. Finally, with design validation, prototyping, manufacturing, testing, and on-site support Netrack makes it ideal for businesses.

This makes Netrack’s offering popular assuring in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities that enables rapid customization while maintaining stringent quality controls. Each of Netrack’s solution undergoes rigorous testing to ensure durability, safety, and performance under real-world conditions. Hence, with deployments across data centers, telecom facilities, BFSI environments, and large enterprise campuses, Netrack continues to support organizations in building resilient, efficient, and scalable infrastructure foundations.

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Bisleri International, India’s leading packaged drinking water brand, has announced its limited-edition bottles inspired by the much-anticipated Tamil film Karuppu. Featuring south superstar Suriya, who leads the film alongside Trisha Krishnan, the collectible bottles are now available across Tamil Nadu in 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 Litre and Bisleri Soda packs.

Bisleri Launches Limited-Edition Karuppu Packs Featuring Suriya

Timed with the film’s growing buzz, the association taps into the deep cultural influence of Tamil cinema and transforms everyday consumer touchpoints into moments of fandom. By bringing Karuppu to retail shelves, Bisleri continues to strengthen its regional connect through hyperlocal, culturally relevant campaigns that resonate strongly with consumers.

Commenting on the association, Tushar Malhotra, Director of Sales and Marketing at Bisleri International, said, “At Bisleri, we are always looking for meaningful ways to connect with consumers through moments and passions that matter to them. In Tamil Nadu, cinema is more than entertainment, it is an integral part of popular culture. Our association with Karuppu allows us to participate in that cultural excitement while building stronger consumer engagement at scale.”

The limited-edition Karuppu packs will be available across retail outlets in Tamil Nadu, spanning general and modern trade channels. The campaign will also be amplified through branded retail visibility, on-ground activations, digital engagement, ensuring fans can experience the collaboration across multiple touchpoints.

About Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd
With a legacy of over 50 years, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd has grown to become one of the largest premium beverage businesses in India. Being the makers of the country’s largest-selling packaged drinking water, Bisleri follows a stringent process of 114 quality tests and a 10-stage purification. It remains true to its core value of providing consumers with pure, safe and healthy water.

Bisleri International has a strong presence with 128 operational plants and a robust distribution network of over 6,000 Distributors and 7,500 Distribution Trucks across India and UAE market. It offers a range of beverages that are produced for all occasions. Whether it is the promise of goodness, trust, and purity with Bisleri packaged drinking water, or a daily dose of health offered through Vedica Himalayan Spring Water. Besides, Bisleri International has ventured into fun-filled refreshments with a diverse range of carbonated drinks available in multiple flavours, such as Bisleri Limonata, Bisleri Rev, Bisleri Spyci Jeera, Bisleri Pop and Bisleri Soda. These Bisleri products are also available on the e-commerce platform – Bisleri@Doorstep. This D2C platform reassures customers that they will receive a safe and uninterrupted supply of their most trusted brand at their doorstep.

The core values of Bisleri International lie in yielding growth and embedding sustainability by being responsible in all aspects of the business. The organization has unveiled Sustainability 2.0 with Bisleri Greener Promise that focuses on creating greener future for all through implementing initiatives under the program of recycling, water conservation, and sustainability. For more information on Bisleri International, our people, brands, and OSR initiatives, visit www.bisleri.com.

Indian teacher and activist Rouble Nagi, winner of the GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize 2026, was honoured to meet His Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace during a garden party celebrating the 50th anniversary of the King’s Trust, the charity founded by the King which delivers international education programmes to equip young people with the skills they need for a brighter future.

GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize 2026 winner Rouble Nagi meets His Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace

Over the past two decades, Rouble has established more than 800 learning centres across over 100 marginalised communities in India, transforming abandoned walls into interactive murals that have helped bring more than one million children into formal education.

Sunny Varkey, Founder of the Varkey Foundation, the Global Teacher Prize, and GEMS Education

She attended the Buckingham Palace event alongside education pioneer and philanthropist Sunny Varkey, Founder of the Varkey Foundation, the Global Teacher Prize, and GEMS Education. 

Rouble Nagi, winner of the GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize 2026, said, “It was an honour to meet His Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. I’m deeply grateful to Sunny Varkey and the Varkey Foundation for their unwavering support of education and for creating platforms like the Global Teacher Prize that shine a light on teachers around the world. This recognition is not just for me, but for the children, young people, and communities we continue to work with every day across India.”
 

Sunny Varkey, Founder of the Varkey Foundation, the Global Teacher Prize, and GEMS Education, said, “We are immensely proud to see Rouble recognised at Buckingham Palace and honoured to meet His Majesty King Charles III. Rouble’s story is a powerful reminder that teachers have the ability to change lives, strengthen communities, and shape a better future for generations to come.”

Central to Rouble’s work is her innovative concept of “Living Walls of Learning.” She transforms abandoned walls into open-air, interactive murals that teach literacy, numeracy, science, hygiene, history, environmental awareness, and social responsibility. These murals are not decorative artworks, but open-air classrooms that draw children into learning, engage parents, and turn entire neighbourhoods into partners in education.

Rouble travels extensively across India, working directly with children in the learning centres and mentoring the teachers who lead them. She has recruited and trained more than 600 volunteer and paid educators, creating a scalable model that meets children where they are – academically, socially, and economically.  

Her classrooms often operate in the most challenging conditions, shaped by poverty, child labour, early marriage, irregular attendance, and a lack of basic infrastructure. Rather than seeing these realities as barriers, Rouble designs education around real life: flexible schedules for working children, hands-on learning using recycled materials, and practical skills that demonstrate immediate value to families. As a result, her programmes have reduced dropout rates by more than 50% and significantly improved long-term school retention. 

The Global Teacher Prize, Global Schools Prize and Global Student Prize, also founded by Sunny Varkey, form a powerful trilogy that celebrates educators, learners, and schools as institutions of innovation and change. Together, the three prizes help spark a 360-degree conversation about what it takes to deliver the best possible education, equipping children to face the future with confidence – while rethinking the future of learning for generations to come. 

Homegrown luxury watch brand Argos Watches has launched Olympus II, its latest automatic watch collection, continuing the brand’s strong growth in India’s affordable luxury segment and further strengthening its position among the country’s emerging premium watch brands.

Olympus II: The New Launch from Argos Watches

Following the rapid sell-out of previous collections including Olympus I and Apollo III, the new launch witnessed over 34,000 pre-launch sign-ups, highlighting the growing demand for premium automatic watches among Indian consumers and the increasing interest in homegrown luxury labels offering quality craftsmanship and elevated design.

Olympus II: The New Launch from Argos Watches

Inspired by Japanese watchmaking traditions and contemporary design sensibilities, the Argos team travelled to Japan earlier this year as part of the research and development process behind Olympus II. The collection reflects a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern aesthetics, designed for consumers seeking refined, statement-making timepieces for everyday wear.

Olympus II features Japanese Miyota automatic movement technology along with open-heart dials, sapphire crystal glass, fluted detailing, and premium finishing that enhance both durability and visual appeal. The collection has been designed with a strong focus on detail, wearability, and timeless aesthetics, while maintaining the brand’s philosophy of accessible luxury.

Starting at Rs. 13,990, Olympus II reflects Argos Watches’ continued commitment to making premium automatic watches more attainable for a wider audience of young professionals, collectors, and watch enthusiasts in India. The collection aims to bridge the gap between aspirational luxury and everyday sophistication by offering elevated craftsmanship at a competitive price point.

The launch also marks Argos Watches’ entry into women’s automatic watches under the Olympus line, introducing a more compact design while retaining the signature detailing and craftsmanship associated with the collection. With this expansion, the brand aims to cater to the growing number of women consumers exploring premium automatic watches and mechanical timepieces.

“Olympus II is a reflection of what our community has consistently asked for — elevated finishing, stronger movements, and thoughtful design,” shared the team at Argos Watches. “As a growing Indian watch brand, we want to continue creating products that feel premium, timeless, and globally relevant while remaining accessible to our audience.”

Over the past few years, India’s watch market has seen a growing shift toward mechanical and automatic watches, particularly among younger consumers who are increasingly looking for craftsmanship, storytelling, and individuality in the products they invest in. With strong community engagement, multiple sold-out launches, and a rapidly expanding customer base, Argos Watches is steadily emerging as one of India’s fastest-growing independent watch brands in the affordable luxury category.

About Argos Watches

Argos Watches is an Indian luxury automatic watch brand redefining accessible luxury through premium mechanical timepieces that combine craftsmanship, timeless design, and precision engineering. Built for the modern consumer who values both style and substance, the brand focuses on creating sophisticated watches that reflect elegance, individuality, and everyday luxury.

With a strong emphasis on design, quality, and attention to detail, Argos Watches blends contemporary aesthetics with classic watchmaking sensibilities to create timepieces that resonate with a new generation of watch enthusiasts. The brand has steadily built a loyal and growing community through its thoughtfully designed collections, successful product launches, and commitment to delivering premium experiences at an attainable price point.

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Gameday by NJF Holdings, the sports investment and technology platform founded by international investor Nicole Junkermann, today announced the expansion of its sports technology platform into India, identifying the country’s professional leagues as a priority market for digital infrastructure development.
 

The move signals Gameday’s view that India’s sports economy has reached an inflection point: audiences are large and growing, commercial interest is rising, but the data and technology infrastructure that converts fan attention into durable commercial value has not kept pace.
 

Nicole Junkermann: India’s sports future will be built on data, technology and audience infrastructure
 

“India generates some of the most intense sports consumption data in the world. The problem is that most of it disappears. Every match watched, every highlight shared, every fantasy team assembled produces a signal. But across India’s sports ecosystem, those signals are fragmented, undercaptured and largely invisible to the leagues and investors who could use them most.”
 

Gameday’s platform approach, developed through its partnership with Lega Volley Femminile in Italy, centres on building what Nicole Junkermann describes as the infrastructure layer beneath sport: content automation, audience analytics, fan identity platforms, direct engagement tools and modern sponsorship measurement systems.
 

At LVF, Europe’s leading women’s volleyball league, the platform has supported a significant expansion in digital reach, content output and commercial partnerships since Gameday became the league’s largest shareholder. The approach is now being applied to new markets, with India identified as the most significant near-term opportunity.
 

The data infrastructure gap

Junkermann argues that the gap between India’s sporting ambition and its data infrastructure represents one of the most addressable structural problems in the country’s sports economy.
 

The Indian Premier League consistently ranks among the most-watched sporting events globally. Football, kabaddi, volleyball and women’s sport are adding new audiences at pace. Internet users are expected to exceed 900m within the next few years, with mobile-first consumption as the default across the country.
 

But the commercial infrastructure to capture, structure and monetise that audience behaviour is underdeveloped relative to the size of the opportunity.
 

“Compare what India’s leagues have built to what the NFL, NBA and Premier League have developed over time. Their competitive advantages today aren’t primarily about the sport. They’re about the sophistication of the systems beneath it: personalisation engines, loyalty platforms, second-screen experiences, sponsorship measurement tools built on years of granular audience data. India can build those systems. It doesn’t have legacy infrastructure to protect, which means it can build the right ones from scratch.”
 

Leagues as data platforms

Gameday’s approach treats leagues as data platforms rather than sports administrators. The commercial implications are significant: leagues that understand their audiences directly, rather than through intermediaries, can price sponsorship more accurately, distribute content more efficiently and build year-round fan relationships rather than seasonal spikes.
 

For India’s growing portfolio of professional leagues, that shift in approach could materially change the long-term economics of the sector.
 

Gameday will share further details on its India market plans, including specific league and technology partnerships, in the coming months.

About Gameday by NJF Holdings

Gameday by NJF Holdings is a sports investment and strategic platform founded by Nicole Junkermann. Focused on building long-term value across leagues, media and sports technology, its approach centres on structural growth, digital transformation and scalable fan ecosystems.
 

Gameday is the largest shareholder in Italy’s professional women’s volleyball league, Lega Volley Femminile (LVF), where it is supporting league-level commercial and digital development.
 

For more information, visit gameday.team.

Travel takes on an intentional pattern at Soneva – longer days, slower mornings and journeys shaped as much by exploration as by escape. Seek not only to change your landscape but immerse in stories and memories worth bringing home through programs led by experts.

Soneva Fushi – Family at the Water Retreats

Across Soneva Fushi, Soneva Jani and Soneva Secret, each resort offers its own distinctive character through thoughtfully curated experiences, paired with the comfort and privacy of some of the world’s most exceptional residences and villas. The season is further enriched by a world-class lineup of Soneva Stars, whose presence inspires, entertains and enriches every stay.

Soneva Stars – 
Surf Camp with Luke Stedman (Soneva Fushi | 15 – 30 July) – Born into a legendary surfing family, Luke was destined to ride waves from an early age. His passion and dedication propelled him to the elite ranks of the World Championship Tour, where he earned the coveted Rookie of the Year title and defeated icons like Kelly Slater. A career-high world ranking of 10th cemented his status as one of the world’ s top surfers. Join our expert-led surf camp and ride your first wave with confidence and style.

Tennis Camp with Todd Woodbridge (Soneva Fushi | 21 – 30 July) – Todd is best known as one of the greatest doubles players in history. Throughout his career, Todd amassed 22 Grand Slam doubles titles: 16 in men’s doubles and 6 in mixed doubles. In total, Todd won 83 ATP doubles titles, holding the World No. 1 doubles ranking for 204 weeks. Todd will inaugurate The Padel & Tennis Club.

Carlos Leon Gonzales of Aponiente (Soneva Fushi | 31 July – 9 August, Soneva Secret | 9 – 12 August) – Carlos is a distinguished hospitality leader with over 20 years of experience in luxury gastronomy and sustainability-driven restaurant management. As the General Manager of Aponiente Group, he oversees the operations of Aponiente and Alevante in Spain and beyond. Under his leadership, Aponiente has redefined fine dining with its groundbreaking approach to sustainability, named the world’ s most sustainable restaurant in 2023 by The World’ s 50 Best.

Soneva Jani – Water Retreats

A curated collection of seasonal moments, shaped by the rhythm of the islands in summer, around the reef, around the table and in the quiet hours between. Each one pared back to what feels essential.

The season opens with a Summer Splash Pool Party on 21 July at Soneva Fushi and closes with a Summer Colour Festival on the last night. In between: Family Olympics on the beach, a Summer Sky Kite Festival, S’mores & Karaoke camp nights and a family day across the lagoon on Maalhos. The communal heartbeat of the summer, for every generation on the island.

Summer Suppers & Long Tables at Soneva Fushi – Set menu evenings at Once Upon a Table, a seafood night with Chef Soba, a two-chef showdown between Chef Rizal and Chef Chintaka, and cooking classes from Chef Manoj, Chef Ravi and Chef Liang. Alongside them, weekly beach BBQs, Korean, Indonesian and a Maldivian BBQ with Boduberu drumming under the stars.

Full Moon Kayaking Paddles across the lagoon of Soneva Jani, on the brightest nights of the summer, open water, a low horizon of stars and the hush that only the Maldives keeps after dark.

At Soneva Jani, a collective canvas will be created through July and August by the children and teens staying on the island. By the end of the season, the mural is finished and it stays. A quiet record of the summer you were here.

The Secret Family Adventure – Smaller, gentler moments for the families in residence at Soneva Secret. A Five Senses Scavenger Hunt, a Families Fishing Competition off the jetty, a Family Treasure Hunt across the island and a Family Hot Pot Fiesta on the beach. The quieter side of a summer together.

More experiences this summer here.

Begin planning your summer stay at Soneva Fushi, Soneva Jani or Soneva Secret, where bespoke villas, immersive experiences and personalised service are crafted entirely around you. 

Summer offer – Enjoy up to 20% off your stay, seaplane advantages and thoughtful family inclusions, creating space for sun-filled days and shared moments under the Maldivian sky.