Industry · Media, Entertainment & Sports
Film, Sports & Publishing
9 MegaBrands lead the Film, Sports & Publishing industry in India in 2026–27. Each is the benchmark brand of its category in the MegaBrands 501, selected by research alone. The Industry MegaBrand for Film, Sports & Publishing will be drawn from this list and recognised at the National Conclave on 18 March 2027.
| ID | MegaBrand | Category | Industry | Market | Assessed alongside |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB-434 | Indian Premier League | Professional sports leagues | Film, Sports & Publishing | B2C | Pro Kabaddi League, ISL, Prime Volleyball, Ultimate Kho Kho, Premier Badminton League |
| MB-435 | Mumbai Indians | Sports franchises and clubs | Film, Sports & Publishing | B2C | Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals |
| MB-436 | Star Sports | Sports broadcasting and media rights | Film, Sports & Publishing | B2C | Sony Sports, JioHotstar Sports, DD Sports, Eurosport India, FanCode |
| MB-437 | NODWIN Gaming | Esports and competitive gaming | Film, Sports & Publishing | B2C | Krafton India, S8UL, Skyesports, Gods Reign, Revenant Esports |
| MB-438 | Yash Raj Films | Film studios and production houses | Film, Sports & Publishing | B2C | Dharma Productions, Maddock Films, Excel Entertainment, T-Series Films, Jio Studios |
| MB-439 | PVR INOX | Cinema exhibition chains | Film, Sports & Publishing | B2C | Cinepolis, Carnival Cinemas, Miraj Cinemas, Mukta A2, Asian Cinemas |
| MB-440 | The Times of India | National newspapers | Film, Sports & Publishing | B2C | Hindustan Times, The Hindu, Indian Express, Economic Times, Deccan Herald |
| MB-441 | Dainik Jagran | Newspapers — Hindi and vernacular | Film, Sports & Publishing | B2C | Dainik Bhaskar, Amar Ujala, Hindustan, Rajasthan Patrika, Punjab Kesari |
| MB-442 | India Today | Magazines and business journals | Film, Sports & Publishing | B2C | Outlook, Business Today, Forbes India, The Week, Fortune India |
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WCRC Intelligence, "MegaBrands 501 — India's Benchmark Brands (2026–27 Founding Edition)", https://www.wcrcint.com/megabrands-501
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