JioStar Vice-Chairman Urges Long-Term Investment in India's Growing Sports Market
Uday Shankar, vice-chairman of JioStar, emphasized the long-term investment potential in India's sports industry, particularly cricket and emerging sports like kabaddi. Speaking at APOS Sports Edge 2026, he urged investors to adopt a horizon beyond five years, citing the Indian Premier League's growth as an example. Challenges include rising media-rights costs and competition from technology platforms. Shankar also suggested simplifying cricket formats to enhance viewer engagement and highlighted the importance of innovation alongside capital investment.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (74/100). Lens Score 39/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (72–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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economictimes broke this story on 11 Oct, 07:45 pm. Other outlets followed.