RSL Group and Casio have recently announced a new strategic partnership aimed at supporting the growth of keyboard education across India. Bringing together RSL’s expertise in contemporary music education and Casio’s global leadership in musical instrument manufacturing, the collaboration will focus on developing innovative learning resources and professional development opportunities for music educators nationwide.

Casio x RSL Group

The partnership will launch with two key initiatives: a new range of co-branded keyboard and piano learning resources, and a nationwide programme of teacher workshops designed to help educators confidently teach contemporary keyboard and popular music styles.

The initiative intends to directly reach over 150,000+ music enthusiasts across India and 1000+ music teachers in the next 3 years by significantly ramping up the initiative to create a common shared culture on music.

A Shared Commitment to Music Education

As part of the partnership, RSL Group and Casio will jointly develop a series of three physical learning method books, supported by accompanying interactive digital lesson content featuring Casio instruments.

The collection will include:

• Beginner Piano Method Book

• Beginner Keyboard Method Book

• Advanced Keyboard Method Book

Drawing on RSL’s established method book approach and newly developed keyboard-specific content, the resources will provide learners with accessible pathways into contemporary music-making, helping students build confidence, creativity and practical musicianship skills.

The books will be supplied with selected Casio keyboard models.

The partnership will integrate Casio instruments across every stage of musical growth, giving learners and educators access to the right tools as their skills develop:

• Beginner level: Casio’s Slim & Smart keyboard range, designed for accessible and beginner-friendly learning.

• Progressive learning: Standard and Indian series keyboards that support the development of core musical fundamentals.

• Advanced and professional use: Casio’s premium Digital Piano lineup, crafted for serious learners, performers and professionals.

Supporting Teachers Through Professional Development

Alongside the publication programme, RSL Group and Casio will launch a nationwide series of teacher development workshops commencing in 2026.

Delivered by a team of experienced RSL trainers from India and the UK, the workshops will focus on helping music educators overcome common barriers to teaching keyboard and popular music styles. Sessions will explore practical teaching techniques, learner engagement, contemporary repertoire and approaches to developing creativity through keyboard learning.

The programme aims to support teachers at all stages of their professional journey, helping them develop confidence in delivering engaging and relevant keyboard education for today’s learners.

This programme will be conducted across all significant cities with a very high interest in music Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Guwahati, Aizawl, Dimapur, Kochi, Madurai and Trichy.

“This partnership represents an exciting opportunity to expand access to high-quality music education across India. By combining RSL’s educational expertise with Casio’s leadership in music technology, we’re creating new opportunities for both learners and teachers through innovative resources and professional development. Together, we’re helping more people engage with music in ways that are accessible, relevant and inspiring,” Tim Bennett-Hart – CEO, RSL Group.

“India’s music education landscape is evolving rapidly, and teachers are looking for practical resources and training that reflect the way students learn music today. Through this partnership, we’re combining innovative learning materials with hands-on professional development to help educators build confidence and inspire more learners through keyboard education. It’s a fantastic opportunity to create meaningful impact in communities across the country,” Arup Gohain – Country Director, RSL India.

“At Casio, we believe music education is a powerful tool to inspire creativity and build confidence among learners. This partnership with RSL allows us to combine our innovative range of keyboards and digital pianos with world-class educational resources, ensuring that students and teachers across India have access to structured, contemporary learning pathways in music. Together, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of musicians in India by making music education more accessible, engaging and impactful,” Takuto Kimura – Managing Director, Casio India.

A Long-Lasting Impact

The partnership represents a shared commitment to strengthening music education opportunities across India and supporting both learners and educators with high-quality resources, training and industry-leading expertise.

By combining innovative educational content with practical teacher development, RSL Group and Casio aim to create new opportunities for music learning and inspire the next generation of keyboard players across the country.

About RSL GROUP

RSL Group is a global creative education organisation operating across music, performing arts and creative learning. Through its portfolio of brands, including RSL Awards, Rockschool and Stageschool, the group delivers qualifications, learning resources, edu-tech solutions and professional development opportunities to learners and educators worldwide. Active in more than 60 countries, RSL Group is committed to supporting creativity, skills development and educational excellence through innovative and accessible learning experiences.

About Casio India Co. Pvt. Ltd:

Casio India Co. Pvt. Ltd. (CIC) is the Indian subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Casio India has established a dynamic presence in the Indian market since 1996, emerging as a leading and cherished consumer goods manufacturer. Casio India’s range of products include sales and marketing of Timepieces, Electronic Musical Instruments, Desktop Calculators and Scientific Calculators.

Setting the benchmark for excellence, Casio India is dedicated to embodying the spirit of innovation and quality that defines the Casio legacy. With a strong commitment to its corporate creed of “creativity and contribution,” Casio has consistently translated this ethos into the creation of innovative products making a positive impact on society.

For more information, visit www.casio.com/in

OVS, Italy’s leading fashion retailer, has opened its largest store in India at R City Mall, Ghatkopar, Mumbai. Spanning approximately 12,400 sq. ft., the store marks an important milestone in the brand’s India journey, introducing a flagship-style retail experience that brings together an expanded range of collections in a spacious, contemporary setting. Designed to offer consumers a more immersive way to discover the brand, the store reflects OVS’s approach to making Italian design and contemporary fashion affordable to a wider audience, while maintaining high standards of quality and sustainability.

OVS’ Second Store Launch in Mumbai at R City Mall

The store brings together OVS’s diverse portfolio across womenswear, menswear and kidswear, featuring collections from OVS, PIOMBO, Les Copains, B.Angel and OVS Kids.The store also introduces MYA, OVS’s curve collection, to its Indian portfolio, further broadening the brand’s offering and bringing more inclusive fashion choices to Indian consumers.

At the heart of OVS’s vision is the belief that style, quality and design should be accessible to everyone, interpreting fashion as an inclusive form of personal expression, rooted in people’s everyday lives.This philosophy is captured by the claim “Love People. Not Labels”. Driven by the goal of building brands for people not labels for status, OVS celebrates individuality, diversity and the freedom to express one’s own style, beyond stereotypes. Over time, OVS has evolved this vision into a true “House of Collections” model bringing together a portfolio of distinctive and complementary brands under one strategic umbrella, each with its own style, identity, aesthetic and community.

OVS entered the Indian market in 2025 with its first store at Pacific Mall, New Delhi, followed by its Mumbai debut at Sky City Mall, Borivali, in March 2026. The opening at R City Mall strengthens the brand’s presence in Mumbai, a key market within its India strategy, with its diverse consumer base and opportunities for further retail expansion.

Speaking at the launch, Sundeep Chugh, Managing Director, OVS India, said, “The opening of our largest store in India reflects our objective to build a meaningful and long-term presence in the market. With a flagship-style experience and a broader portfolio of brands, we aim to enrich the customer experience and to make contemporary Italian style accessible to Indian consumers while offering them greater choice across categories. Mumbai remains an important market for us as we continue to build our footprint in India.”

Building on its growing presence, OVS India plans to open four additional stores by the end of 2027, taking its total retail network to seven stores. The expansion roadmap includes key markets such as Delhi NCR, Mumbai and its surrounding regions, including Thane, Navi Mumbai and Vashi, as well as Pune, Surat, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Chandigarh. The brand will focus on suitable mall destinations across Tier 1 cities and select Tier 2 markets.

Globally, OVS operates over 2,600 stores across multiple markets.The brand continues toadvance its responsible fashion efforts through responsible sourcing, water-efficient processes and the use of recyclable materials.

Store Overview:

• Store Name: OVS, R City Mall,Ghatkopar, Mumbai

• Opening Date: 23 October 2026

• Sales Area: Approximately 12,000 sq. ft.

• Address: Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Amrut Nagar, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400086

About OVS
OVS S.p.A. is Italy’s leading clothing group for men, women and children, with operations also spanning the beauty and home decoration segments. With a network of more than 2,600 stores in Italy and internationally, the majority operating under the OVS and Upim banners, the Group offers a broad portfolio of proprietary brands including PIOMBO, OVS Kids, Les Copains, Blukids, Stefanel, Goldenpoint, CROFF(home decoration) and Shaka (beauty). Listed on Euronext Milan since 2015, in 2025 OVS recorded sales of EUR 1.746 billion and achieved an EBITDA of more than EUR 218 million.

The brands of the portfolio:

OVS is at the heart of the Group: contemporary, accessible Italian fashion for women, men and children, designed to be part of the everyday lives of a broad and diverse audience.

OVS Kids translates the same values into childrenswear, with versatile, comfortable and contemporary collections designed to accompany children through the different stages of growing up.

PIOMBO, born from the creative vision of Massimo Piombo, brings a distinctive approach to fashion within the Group, combining a sophisticated culture of colour, research, international influences and Italian elegance reinterpreted through a contemporary lens.

Les Copains reinterprets the heritage of the historic Italian brand through a refined, contemporary vision of femininity, balancing tailoring, lightness and timeless elegance.

B.Angel speaks to a younger generation through an urban, immediate and trend-driven aesthetic, influenced by digital culture and contemporary codes.

The rapid digitisation of data and evolution of technology are creating a growing need for data scientists to analyse complex data to better inform individual choices, clinical practice, industry priorities, public health initiatives, and policy decisions. To address this critical need, Ahmedabad University’s Bagchi School of Public Health has introduced a Master of Science in Health Data Science. The inaugural cohort will commence on July 1, 2027. 

Master of Science in Health Data Science at Ahmedabad University: Turning complex health data into actionable insights

The two-year programme is designed to prepare professionals who can bridge health sciences with statistics, computing, and analytical methods for big data to help improve human and planetary health. The curriculum integrates statistics, computer science, artificial intelligence, informatics, biomedical engineering, ethics and critical elements of public health. Graduates from the program will be competent in applying data-driven solutions to support evidence-based decision-making for complex health problems. 

 
The programme incorporates recent developments in digital health, applied machine learning, artificial intelligence and analytics, with foundational knowledge about health at individual and population levels, with one year of coursework and one-year mentored interdisciplinary industry internship. Students will learn about emerging approaches for analysing complex health data, including medical imaging (pathology and radiology), multiomics (metabolomics, genomics, and other omics), exposome data, and other highdimensional datasets. Students will gain skills in advanced statistical and computational methods, including multivariate and discriminant analysis, machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and integrative data analysis, to generate meaningful insights for health and biomedical research. The programme follows a progressive learning pathway designed to support students from diverse academic backgrounds. Learning is centred on methodological skills, real-world data on health, healthcare, and related factors, collaborative assignments, and applied projects. 

The programme responds to the growing availability of digital health infrastructure and health data in India, as well as the increasing use of data-driven decision-making across clinical care, public health, biomedical research, industries related to health, and healthcare organizations. It aligns with national initiatives such as the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission and prepares graduates to work across healthcare, biomedical research, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, digital health organisations, hospitals, public health organisations, government agencies, academia, and other national and international institutions. 

The Master of Science in Health Data Science programme emphasises methodological rigour, ethical practice, responsible artificial intelligence, and interdisciplinary collaboration, preparing students to develop solutions that are technically robust, meaningful for different stakeholders and populations, and socially responsible. 

Dean of the Bagchi School of Public Health, Professor Kaumudi Joshipura, said, The mission of Bagchi School of Public Health is to improve human and planetary health through research, education and action. Technology to monitor health markers and inform lifestyle choices (including wearables), and technology used in environmental monitoring and healthcare are undergoing rapid transformation. Electronic health records, medical imaging, biomedical sensors, air quality monitors, data recorded through mobile phones, and artificial intelligence generating new possibilities for disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and population health. Healthcare organisations increasingly need professionals who can combine analytical and computational skills with an understanding of health systems, epidemiology, and the responsible use of health data. 

The Master of Science in Health Data Science reflects Ahmedabad University’s interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial approach to education, bringing together public health, science, technology, and data to address complex challenges. For more information about the programme, visit: Master of Science in Health Data Science Ahmedabad University is a leading private, non-profit research university offering students a liberal education focused on interdisciplinary learning, practice orientation, and research thinking. 

The University has been 

• Recognised by the Government of Gujarat as a Centre of Excellence. 

• Accredited with ‘A’ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). 

• Awarded Leadership and Management Team of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards Asia 2025. 

• Awarded a 5-star rating, the highest awarded in the Gujarat State Institutional Rating Framework 

• (GSIRF) for 2021-22 and 2023-24, by the Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG), Department of Education, Government of Gujarat. 

• Awarded the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) International Award for Excellence 2024 for its University Centre. 

• Awarded a ‘Platinum Rating’ by the Indian Green Building Council for sustainability and green practices. 

• Recognised by the UGC under Section 12(B) of the UGC Act, becoming one of the very few private research universities to have been awarded this recognition for select research universities. 

• Recognised as a Highly Commended University for Teaching and Learning Strategy of the Year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards Asia 2023. 

• Awarded the AACSB’s Innovations That Inspire Award 2023 for its Foundation Programme. 

• Awarded Gold Rating by the Indian Green Building Council for achieving the Green Building Standards at its University Centre. 

The University, established in 2009, is rooted in the vision of one of India’s finest educational foundations, the Ahmedabad Education Society, which was founded in 1935 by nationalist leaders. Programmes at the University range from bachelors to doctoral levels in humanities and social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and management through its 4 Schools and 10 Centres:

Amrut Mody School of Management | Bagchi School of Public Health | School of Arts and Sciences | School of Engineering and Applied Science | Ahmedabad Design Lab | Centre for Heritage Management | Centre for Learning Futures | Global Centre for Environment and Energy | International Centre for Space and Cosmology | Sahyog: Centre for Promoting Health | Stepwell Centre for Asian Futures | The Climate Institute | The Institute of Manufacturing and Economy | VentureStudio 

An urban university, Ahmedabad promotes independent-mindedness and diversity across all dimensions of its activity and helps students mature into critical thinkers who are analytically equipped, practically oriented, and contextually aware global citizens. The University provides a contemporary educational framework that brings liberal arts, sciences, and the professions to engage together in creating new knowledge for addressing complex challenges of the society and in offering majors that merge the boundaries of disciplines to prepare students for the new economy. 

Hong Kong

Hong Kong has long been known as the “Hollywood of the East.” Countless Hollywood blockbusters, classic Hong Kong films and popular Asian dramas have been filmed in the city, inspiring many visitors to explore Hong Kong in the footsteps of the silver screen. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) launched the all-new “Hong Kong Good Take” promotional series. Featuring more than 100 filming locations from 50 selected movies, the initiative links up movie-themed landmarks, cultural attractions and distinctive dining experiences to promote movie tourism.

Inviting Visitors to Explore the “Only in Hong Kong” Charm

HKTB Chairman Dr Peter Lam said, “Following the launch of the ‘Taste Hong Kong’ Gourmet Guide earlier this year, with master chefs leading the way in search of flavours all over the city, we continue to take visitors to explore our neighbourhoods from different perspectives. ‘Hong Kong Good Take’ combines film and TV culture with tourism promotion to further unlock the potential of movie tourism.  It invites visitors to step into the scenes from the big screen in person, experience Hong Kong’s unique charm where East meets West and old blends with new, and discover more ‘Only in Hong Kong’ travel surprises”.

Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law said, “Films and television productions are among the most compelling platforms for showcasing Hong Kong’s charm. We will continue to promote attractions centered on film and television culture, such as the ‘Kowloon Walled City: A Cinematic Journey’ and the ‘Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey,’ which are very popular among both residents and visitors. We will continue to leverage Hong Kong’s rich film cultural resources to transform more iconic movie themes into tourism experiences, offering visitors a wider range of options on cultural tourism.”

The “Hong Kong Good Take” guide will bring together information on selected movies and their filming locations. Visitors who enjoy in-depth travel can visit HKTB’s Discover Hong Kong website to explore movie-themed travel itineraries across various neighbourhoods, visiting filming locations in areas such as Old Town Central, Sham Shui Po and Yau Ma Tei, and enjoy an immersive cinematic journey.

More than 100 Filming Locations from 50 Movies Showcase the Many Faces of Hong Kong

From bustling city streets to historic sites, and from waterfront scenery to distinctive neighbourhoods, the “Hong Kong Good Take” guide presents the many faces of Hong Kong through filming locations and the stories behind them. It also extends to food, cultural and community experiences, encouraging visitors to explore the city in person. Famous filming locations include Star Ferry Pier, Temple Street, West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade, Yim Tin Tsai, The Peak, and the Central-Mid Levels Escalator.

Movie-themed Guided Experiences with the Trade to Deepen Visitor Engagement

HKTB will also join hands with the trade to progressively roll out movie-themed guided experiences. Through carefully designed itineraries combining film and TV culture, community exploration and distinctive dining, these experiences will extend screen stories into the streets and lanes of local neighbourhoods, allowing visitors to explore Hong Kong from a different perspective.

Feature Stories to Roll Out Progressively to Keep Inspiring Cinematic Journeys

“Hong Kong Good Take” will present a series of feature stories in phases, introducing the appeal of movie tourism in Hong Kong from multiple perspectives and continuing to bring visitors fresh inspiration for exploring the city. 

The “Taste Hong Kong through Cinema” feature stories will also be rolled out progressively, showcasing food scenes from classic movies and inviting visitors to embark on a cinematic culinary journey through Hong Kong, savouring the city’s flavours while experiencing its East-meets-West food culture. Later, in conjunction with major film events such as the Hong Kong International Film Festival, the campaign will draw on the perspectives of directors, creators and international productions to show how Hong Kong has become an important filming location for international film and TV projects, encouraging visitors to embark on movie-themed trips.

To experience “Hong Kong Good Take” firsthand, step beyond the screen and into the scene with an immersive cinematic journey across Hong Kong. Visit Discover Hong Kong website https://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/themed-travel/hong-kong-good-take.html and follow the guide to explore movie-themed travel itineraries and discover iconic filming locations. Create your own cinematic memories and embark on your very own Hong Kong movie story.

About Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB)
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is a government-subvented body tasked to market and promote Hong Kong as a travel destination worldwide and enhance visitors’ experience once they arrive. These include making recommendations to the Government and other relevant bodies on the range and quality of visitor facilities. The HKTB’s missions are to maximise the social and economic contribution made by tourism to the community of Hong Kong and to consolidate Hong Kong’s position as a unique, world-class, and most desired destination.

The paddles went up early and the bidding never cooled. At the Season 1 Player Auction of the Women’s Pro Volleyball League (WPVL), India’s first professional women’s volleyball league and affiliated with the Steering Committee, Volleyball Federation of India, six franchises snapped up 66 players for a combined Rs. 78.85 lakh.

Women’s Volleyball League Launch Event

The money is real. Each franchise carries a Rs. 25 lakh budget: Rs. 15 lakh for the auction, Rs. 7 lakh for its foreign players and Rs. 3 lakh for its Icon player, taking the league’s total player budget to Rs. 1.5 crore. Every team will field a 14-player squad, 84 players in all.

Season 1 Player Auction of the Women’s Pro Volleyball League (WPVL)

Five players hit the day’s ceiling of Rs. 2.5 lakh. Punjab SherniZ landed Kavita, Bengaluru Thunders doubled up with Anna Mathew and Ezhilmathi D P, Rajasthan Queens claimed Shilpa R S and Mumbai Dolphins won the race for Prerona Pal. Hyderabad Harriers moved fast for setter Nandana V at Rs. 2.4 lakh, while Lucknow Shahi Warriors made Anamika P their top buy at Rs. 1.8 lakh. Bengaluru Thunders were the boldest spenders, splashing Rs. 13.9 lakh of their Rs. 15 lakh auction purse.

Every squad is built around a marquee Icon player: Anagha Radhakrishnan (Bengaluru Thunders), Shaalini Saravanan (Mumbai Dolphins), Ayushi Bhandari (Rajasthan Queens), Roli Pathak (Lucknow Shahi Warriors), Anusree K P (Hyderabad Harriers) and Juhi Shaw (Punjab SherniZ).

Calling the shots at the tables were the owners: Inderjeet Singh, Brajesha Sharma, Amresndra Singh, Jai Govind Singh, Manju Singh and Mritunjay Singh (Bengaluru Thunders); Tamoghon Gupta, Mukesh Kumar, Nirankar Singh and Jaswant Singh (Mumbai Dolphins); Raju Jatt (Rajasthan Queens); Anjali Mishra (Lucknow Shahi Warriors); Sunit Kumar (Hyderabad Harriers); and Ashu Bhadouria, Madhur Lahoti, Anany Pratap Singh, Indresh Pratap Singh and Pramugdha Solanki (Punjab SherniZ).

Dr. R.P. Singh graced the auction as chief guest.

Dr. Rajeshwar Singh, MLA of Sarojini Nagar, attended as guest of honour.

Wrestling champion and WPVL brand ambassador Sangram Singh joined the owners on stage. The event was organised by Powerspike International and managed by Xperia Group.

“Today, India’s women volleyball players finally have a league of their own,” said Mrs. Ritu Shahi, Founder, WPVL. “Season 1 is only the beginning. We want to build a lasting pathway that grows every year and inspires young girls across the country to pick up a volleyball.”

The squads are set and the countdown is on. Over eleven days, six teams will chase the first-ever WPVL crown at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow, from 11 to 21 November 2026. The league is backed by Ptraani by Nupur, King Power, JUST, Vixen, HYPR and Yushfa.

About WPVL
The Women’s Pro Volleyball League (WPVL) is India’s first professional women’s volleyball league, affiliated with the Steering Committee, Volleyball Federation of India. Founded by Mrs. Ritu Shahi and Dr. Bukhrat Ahmed and organised by Powerspike International, the league gives India’s women volleyball players a professional stage.

Filmmaker, Indian Army Veteran and International Film Festival curator Captain Rahul Bali was honoured at the 7th Odisha Tourism Conclave 2026, held on 23 October in Bhubaneswar, in recognition of his work at the intersection of cinema, international cultural diplomacy and destination promotion.

Filmmaker Captain Rahul Bali being honoured at the 7th Odisha Tourism Conclave 2026 in Bhubaneswar

Organised by the Hotel & Restaurant Association of Odisha (HRAO), the mega event brought together more than 450 travel companies and tour operators from across India, alongside senior government representatives, tourism industry leaders, hospitality professionals, investors and other stakeholders committed to advancing Odisha’s tourism potential.

The prestigious conclave was attended by an eminent gathering of dignitaries and luminaries including His Excellency Dr. Braj Mohan Ram, Governor of Odisha; Smt. Pravati Parida, Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha; Smt. Anu Garg, Chief Secretary, Government of Odisha; Smt. Aparajita Sarangi, Member of Parliament; Shri Babu Singh, Member of the Legislative Assembly; and Dr. Madan Mohan Sethi, Consul General of India in Auckland, New Zealand. The event was hosted by HRAO under the leadership of Dr. J. K. Mohanty, Chairman of HRAO.

The recognition of Captain Rahul Bali at this important tourism industry gathering underscores the growing relevance of cinema as a powerful medium for destination branding, international engagement and cultural exchange.

With over three decades of experience in the Media and Entertainment industry, Captain Rahul Bali has built a distinctive professional journey spanning filmmaking, international film festival curation, cultural diplomacy and tourism promotion.

A former Indian Army officer, Captain Bali is the Founder and Managing Director of Innovations India and is recognised for his efforts to use cinema as a bridge between nations, cultures and audiences. As an international film festival curator, he has curated Indian Film Festivals in Russia, Hungary, Poland, Kenya and Vietnam, creating platforms for Indian cinema to reach international audiences and strengthening cultural connections through the universal language of films.

His work reflects a broader vision of positioning Indian cinema not merely as entertainment, but also as a strategic instrument for showcasing destinations, building international partnerships and encouraging people-to-people engagement.

Captain Rahul Bali is the producer of the internationally awarded film Love in Vietnam and the upcoming Bollywood Film SILAA, and has been instrumental in laying the foundation for an India–Vietnam cinematic collaboration that brings together the creative worlds of Indian and Vietnamese cinema. These films exemplify how storytelling can transcend borders, showcase international destinations and create new avenues for cultural and tourism partnerships.

Through these projects, Captain Bali is championing a model in which cinema, tourism and international partnerships work together to create lasting cultural and economic value. Such collaborations demonstrate how film productions can introduce international audiences to destinations, generate interest in travel and open new possibilities for tourism promotion.

Odisha: A compelling destination for the world

The honour at the 7th Odisha Tourism Conclave also brings into focus the enormous opportunity for Odisha to harness cinema and international storytelling to strengthen its position on the global tourism map.

From the architectural splendour of the Konark Sun Temple and the spiritual significance of Jagannath culture to its vibrant tribal heritage, classical arts, pristine coastline, wildlife, Buddhist heritage and distinctive cuisine, Odisha possesses an extraordinary range of stories capable of captivating audiences worldwide.

Strategic collaborations with filmmakers, international production houses, film festivals and global tourism stakeholders could help transform these cultural and natural assets into compelling cinematic experiences, inspiring audiences to discover Odisha for themselves.

As global destinations increasingly explore film-induced tourism, Odisha has an opportunity to integrate filmmaking with tourism marketing, attract domestic and international productions, develop destination-led narratives and create greater economic opportunities for local communities.

Captain Bali’s experience in international filmmaking and cultural engagement offers a valuable perspective on how cinema can complement traditional tourism promotion and connect Indian destinations with new audiences across the world.

The 7th Odisha Tourism Conclave provided an important platform for government and industry stakeholders to deliberate on tourism development, investment, connectivity, destination marketing and opportunities for sustainable growth.

Captain Rahul Bali’s recognition at the conclave reinforces the importance of creative industries and international cultural partnerships in advancing these objectives. His work demonstrates how film festivals, cinematic collaborations and destination storytelling can help strengthen India’s global cultural presence while creating new opportunities for tourism and international cooperation.

As Odisha seeks to expand its domestic and international tourism footprint, the convergence of cinema, culture and destination promotion offers a promising avenue for showcasing the state’s unique identity to the world.

The honour marks another significant milestone in Captain Rahul Bali’s continuing efforts to connect cinema with tourism and cultural diplomacy, while advocating stronger international partnerships that showcase the richness and diversity of India to global audiences.

About Captain Rahul Bali

Captain Rahul Bali is an Indian Army Veteran, filmmaker, international film festival curator and entrepreneur with over three decades of experience in the Media and Entertainment industry. He is the Founder and Managing Director of Innovations India and producer of Love in Vietnam, an India–Vietnam cinematic collaboration, and the upcoming film SILAA, shot extensively across Vietnam and India. Recipient of the prestigious BEST CURATOR AWARD from Western India Film Producers Association (WIFPA), Captain Rahul Bali has curated Indian Film Festivals in Russia, Hungary, Poland, Kenya and Vietnam and is recognised for his work in international cultural exchange, cinema-led destination promotion and cultural diplomacy.

Five brands alone account for roughly three in every four used cars sold through one of India’s largest organised resale platforms. Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Honda, Tata and Mahindra together take 75.5% of sales, and Maruti Suzuki alone accounts for 33.2%, the largest share of any brand.
 

Best Selling Used Car Brands in India in 2026
 

Used car demand in India is concentrated. A small group of brands captures most sales, and inside each one a handful of models does most of the work. Buyers lean on names they trust for resale value, service reach and spare parts availability, and the numbers show how strongly that habit holds. The gap between the leader and the rest is wide, but each brand earns its position in a different way, and that difference says a lot about what buyers are really shopping for.
 

These figures are based on data derived from Cars24’s internal vehicle transactions till July 2026, covering the best-selling used car brands in India in 2026. Brand shares below are shares of all used cars sold, while each model’s share is its share within its own brand. At the individual model level, the Swift is the best-selling used car overall, at 4.8% of all sales, and hatchbacks remain the most in-demand body style.
 

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki leads with 33.2% of used car sales, roughly one in every three cars sold. What stands out is how widely the brand spreads its demand: the Swift at 14.5%, the Wagon R 1.0 at 10.2% and the Swift Dzire at 8.1% together make up just 32.8% of its sales, which means buyers are choosing from a long list of models rather than one hero car. Add the Swift’s lead as the best-selling used car overall, and it’s easy to see why the brand is hard to beat.
 

Hyundai

Hyundai holds second place at 21.6%, and the i10 at 15.4% and Grand i10 at 12.5% form the core of that share. The Creta follows at 9.7% of Hyundai’s used sales, and it’s the only SUV in the brand’s top three, a sign that buyers are extending the trust they’ve long placed in Hyundai hatchbacks to its SUVs as well. Petrol leads the fuel mix here, as it does at Maruti Suzuki, which is why used petrol cars from these two brands, which together take 54.8% of all sales, are the easiest to find when you start shopping. Manual is the default on the i10, with more than 92% of buyers choosing it.
 

Honda

Honda takes 8.2%, and it’s the most concentrated brand on the list. The City accounts for 41.1% of Honda’s used sales, the Amaze for 22.1% and the Jazz for 9.6%, which puts nearly three in four used Hondas into just three models. The City alone makes up 3.4% of all used car sales and is the best-selling used sedan, so this is largely a one-car story. It’s a reminder that a strong nameplate, built on comfort and a reputation for reliability, can carry a brand without a wide lineup.
 

Tata

Tata holds 7.8%, with the Tiago at 23.1%, the Nexon at 20.7% and the Altroz at 9.1% of its used sales. The Tiago and Nexon together make up 43.8%, which shows how much of the brand’s appeal rests on one compact hatchback and one compact SUV. The Nexon, launched in 2017, is a newer entrant than most names on this list, yet it already accounts for more than a fifth of Tata’s used sales.
 

Mahindra

Mahindra is the smallest of the five at 4.7%, and its story is almost entirely about SUVs. The XUV500 leads at 29.4% of Mahindra’s used sales, followed by the XUV300 at 10.8% and the Scorpio at 10.4%. The XUV500 was discontinued in 2021 in favour of the XUV700, yet buyers still want a proven seven-seater with a strong diesel engine, and diesel dominates the fuel mix across Mahindra’s used SUVs. Those buyers are usually after size and toughness at a lower price than a comparable newer SUV, so it helps to compare used cars prices across brands before you shortlist one.
 

What do these five brands have in common?

Looked at together, each brand leans on a few trusted models rather than a long tail of choices, though how concentrated that is varies widely: Honda puts 72.8% of its used sales into three cars, while Maruti Suzuki’s top three account for just 32.8%. Hatchbacks lead most of the lists, with sedans at Honda and SUVs at Mahindra, and manual cars still dominate across the board. None of these brands is chasing novelty, and that’s arguably the point: buyers here are backing names and models that have already proven themselves over years of real-world use.

Five brands alone account for roughly three in every four used cars sold through one of India’s largest organised resale platforms. Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Honda, Tata and Mahindra together take 75.5% of sales, and Maruti Suzuki alone accounts for 33.2%, the largest share of any brand.
 

Best Selling Used Car Brands in India in 2026
 

Used car demand in India is concentrated. A small group of brands captures most sales, and inside each one a handful of models does most of the work. Buyers lean on names they trust for resale value, service reach and spare parts availability, and the numbers show how strongly that habit holds. The gap between the leader and the rest is wide, but each brand earns its position in a different way, and that difference says a lot about what buyers are really shopping for.
 

These figures are based on data derived from Cars24’s internal vehicle transactions till July 2026, covering the best-selling used car brands in India in 2026. Brand shares below are shares of all used cars sold, while each model’s share is its share within its own brand. At the individual model level, the Swift is the best-selling used car overall, at 4.8% of all sales, and hatchbacks remain the most in-demand body style.
 

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki leads with 33.2% of used car sales, roughly one in every three cars sold. What stands out is how widely the brand spreads its demand: the Swift at 14.5%, the Wagon R 1.0 at 10.2% and the Swift Dzire at 8.1% together make up just 32.8% of its sales, which means buyers are choosing from a long list of models rather than one hero car. Add the Swift’s lead as the best-selling used car overall, and it’s easy to see why the brand is hard to beat.
 

Hyundai

Hyundai holds second place at 21.6%, and the i10 at 15.4% and Grand i10 at 12.5% form the core of that share. The Creta follows at 9.7% of Hyundai’s used sales, and it’s the only SUV in the brand’s top three, a sign that buyers are extending the trust they’ve long placed in Hyundai hatchbacks to its SUVs as well. Petrol leads the fuel mix here, as it does at Maruti Suzuki, which is why used petrol cars from these two brands, which together take 54.8% of all sales, are the easiest to find when you start shopping. Manual is the default on the i10, with more than 92% of buyers choosing it.
 

Honda

Honda takes 8.2%, and it’s the most concentrated brand on the list. The City accounts for 41.1% of Honda’s used sales, the Amaze for 22.1% and the Jazz for 9.6%, which puts nearly three in four used Hondas into just three models. The City alone makes up 3.4% of all used car sales and is the best-selling used sedan, so this is largely a one-car story. It’s a reminder that a strong nameplate, built on comfort and a reputation for reliability, can carry a brand without a wide lineup.
 

Tata

Tata holds 7.8%, with the Tiago at 23.1%, the Nexon at 20.7% and the Altroz at 9.1% of its used sales. The Tiago and Nexon together make up 43.8%, which shows how much of the brand’s appeal rests on one compact hatchback and one compact SUV. The Nexon, launched in 2017, is a newer entrant than most names on this list, yet it already accounts for more than a fifth of Tata’s used sales.
 

Mahindra

Mahindra is the smallest of the five at 4.7%, and its story is almost entirely about SUVs. The XUV500 leads at 29.4% of Mahindra’s used sales, followed by the XUV300 at 10.8% and the Scorpio at 10.4%. The XUV500 was discontinued in 2021 in favour of the XUV700, yet buyers still want a proven seven-seater with a strong diesel engine, and diesel dominates the fuel mix across Mahindra’s used SUVs. Those buyers are usually after size and toughness at a lower price than a comparable newer SUV, so it helps to compare used cars prices across brands before you shortlist one.
 

What do these five brands have in common?

Looked at together, each brand leans on a few trusted models rather than a long tail of choices, though how concentrated that is varies widely: Honda puts 72.8% of its used sales into three cars, while Maruti Suzuki’s top three account for just 32.8%. Hatchbacks lead most of the lists, with sedans at Honda and SUVs at Mahindra, and manual cars still dominate across the board. None of these brands is chasing novelty, and that’s arguably the point: buyers here are backing names and models that have already proven themselves over years of real-world use.