Bottled Stardom: How Celebrities Are Redefining Luxury Fragrance
As the Indian luxury perfume market grows rapidly, celebrity-founded fragrance brands are emerging as influential players.
It is India's Time to Fight
Tariffs should be looked at as a boon and will truly be an instigator for Indian Brands to achieve world growth.
Biggest Brand Tie-Ups for Raksha Bandhan 2025 You Shouldn’t Miss
Brands are focusing on packaging, emotions, and daily-use products. Many gift boxes are designed to match different tastes, whether it's skincare, fashion, sweets, or fitness.
Inside India’s Celebrity-Led Consumer Brand Boom
As consumer aspirations and digital engagement soar, brand licensing enables celebrities to transform their influence into valuable business ventures.
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Understanding Character Licensing and How It Impacts Retail
This strategy helps brands connect with customers quickly by leveraging characters they already recognize and trust. Instead of creating new identities from scratch, brands can tap into existing fan bases, often leading to increased sales and market visib
How to Get the Right Business License in India
These licenses help ensure that the company follows all applicable laws, avoids legal complications, and builds credibility with customers, vendors, and stakeholders.
How Indian Retailers Are Using Brand Licenses to Explode Sales and Enter New Categories
Building a Strong Brand Licensing Strategy in the Retail Industry
What is Brand Licensing and Why Does It Matter for the Retail Industry
What is Brand Licensing and Why Does It Matter for the Retail Industry TODAY!
Purple Turtle: A Global Licensing Success Story in Edutainment
The brand's journey is a testament to its commitment to delivering high-quality content that blends entertainment with education.
5 Iconic Hollywood Villains and Their Must-Have Merchandise in India
For enthusiasts and collectors, celebrating these villains through themed merchandise is an exciting way to showcase their admiration.
Pure Innovation Partnership
Kent RO Systems Ltd has announced a licensing partnership with BLACK+DECKER.
Health Revolution
As the brand ambassador, Rohit Sharma will lead the development and marketing of RS by True Elements, alongside True Elements.
Royal Cricket Fusion
Royal Stag's collaboration with the ICC, which began in 2018, has successfully brought the brand closer to cricket fans through various campaigns.
Potter Vision
This enchanting collection is a tribute to Harry Potter fans, offering a magical range of eyeglasses that capture the spirit of the Wizarding World.
Marvel’s Sound!
boAt has launched the exclusive Deadpool Edition Airdopes Alpha, available solely on Flipkart and the boAt website.
Tea Inspired by Paris
This innovative partnership marks VAHDAM India's second collaboration with Paramount.
Flavorful Streaming
This exciting collaboration, featuring Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar and television actors Karan Wahi and Karanvir Bohra, introduces a gourmet snacking option for every binge-watching session.
How Technology is Transforming Creative Learning for Kids
Here we delve into how creative education platforms are innovating to combine traditional learning methods with cutting-edge technology, creating a harmonious blend that appeals to both children and parents.
Barbie’s Kick
Marvel’s Sound!
boAt has launched the exclusive Deadpool Edition Airdopes Alpha, available solely on Flipkart and the boAt website.
Cat Nap
Clovia has introduced its nightwear collection featuring the beloved Garfield character.
Laura Ashley: Licensing & Collaborations Power Global Success
By teaming up with designers and brands that align with its ethos, Laura Ashley has created fresh and exciting collections that appeal to diverse audiences.
Sweden’s Iconic Streetwear Brand WeSC Makes a Bold Entry into India with Bradford License
This partnership marks an exciting new chapter in bringing WeSC’s unique, urban aesthetic to the Indian market through strategic licensing across multiple categories.
How Pure Home + Living and Dots & Doodles Reimagined Home Décor
For the first time, Pure Home + Living has collaborated with Dots & Doodles, a design studio known for its striking and vibrant products. The brand's signature prints and patterns have made it to this collector’s edition capsule: The Las Palmas Collection
Brand Concepts’ 5x Growth and Rs 500 Crore Vision via Licensing
Moving beyond character-based merchandise, the company is now partnering with global lifestyle brands, tapping into India’s soaring demand for quality, branded accessories.
Leica India and Chef Ranveer Brar’s Unique Collaboration in Visual Storytelling
As Brar steps into the role of Leica’s creative ambassador in India, this partnership aims to inspire a new generation of storytellers, bringing the essence of culinary and visual artistry to the forefront.
Marvel's 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Sparks Massive Brand Collaborations in India
Marvel's 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Sparks Massive Brand Collaborations in India
Pride Marches to Merch: Brands Unveil Coolest Collaborations
According to activists closely working with the queer community, 10 percent of the Indian population is LGBTQIA+.
Garfield's Merchandising Masterstroke
From turning Garfield into a Chief Pet Officer for Motel 6 to Burger King’s Garfield-themed menus, brands are leveraging the popularity of the lazy, lasagna-loving fat cat. 
Will Desi Content drive Merchandise Boom in India?
Crunchyroll and JioCinema are streaming anime in regional languages such as Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Similarly, Cartoon Network India is broadcasting anime in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Anime Hits Bollywood: OTT Platforms Bet Big Bucks on Rising Popularity
A recent report estimates the global anime market to be of an impressive $31.2 billion in 2023, with a projected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.8 percent from 2024 to 2030.
Gotta Merch 'Em All: Japan's Media Franchises Dominate Global Markets
According to a recent report, the highest-grossing media franchise of them all is Pokémon, with estimated revenue of $147 billion. Of that sum, the majority ($103 billion) comes from merchandise sales, followed by video games, trading cards, etc.
Disney CEO Bob Iger's Marvel ‘Mutiny’, Says Focus is on Quality and not Quantity
Disney CEO Bob Iger announced during a recent earnings call a plan to decrease the number of TV series and movies within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This strategy, according to Iger, aims to prioritize content quality over quantity.
One Piece: Can Luffy & Crew Rescue Cartoon Network in India?
One Piece made its debut on Cartoon Network India amidst declining TV viewership and advertising revenue in the kid's genre.
Homegrown vs Global: Why Indian Pop Culture Is Losing Ground?
India’s AVGC-XR sector, which currently employs 2.6 lakh people across the country, is expected to create 23 lakh direct jobs by 2032. The revenues are expected to cross $26 billion by 2030 up from $3 billion currently.
From Kitchen to Commerce: The Rise of Chef-Branded Products
From limited-edition releases to Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), chefs are increasingly becoming the face of renowned brands, leveraging their credibility and fan base to drive sales and enhance brand perception.
Lights, Camera, Merchandise: Will Bollywood Pick up the Merchandising Trend?
The global movie merchandising market is forecasted to be the size of USD 35,070 million by 2028.
Sole Connections: Footwear Brands Drive 'Sneakerhead' Culture
The global sneaker market has been booming, with a total revenue of approximately $72.7 billion in 2022. Projections suggest this figure will surpass $100 billion by 2026, showcasing the immense potential and growth of the industry.
From Chikoo & Bunty to TMKOC, Gaming Industry Sees Surge in Licensing Deals
Disney's licensed games received over 150 award nominations, wins, and other accolades in 2023, with Disney mobile games amassing 1.5 billion installs, and nine games in the portfolio grossing over $1 billion in sales.
Bagzone Lifestyles Partners with Warner Bros. Discovery
Bagzone Lifestyles Pvt. Ltd. is exploring opportunities for collaborations with designers to introduce dedicated collections
Confectionary Giants Sweeten Licensing Initiatives in India
According to the Global Market Estimates report, the Asia Pacific (India, China, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Rest of Asia Pacific) region is expected to be the fastest-growing segment in the global brand licensing market during the forecast period
Growing Trend of Licensed Eyewear Products in India
The licensed eyewear products contribute approximately 3-4 percent to the overall revenue of eyewear category in India
Brand Licensing is a Growing Trend in India: Prashant Awasthi, AVP Siyaram’s
Siyaram Silk Mills bought rights of Italian lifestyle brand Cadini in 2015 which has grown by triple digit YoY in India.