KidZania Partners with Creambell to Create India’s First Ice Candy Edutainment Experience
The Creambell and KidZania collaboration is more than a marketing campaign—it is a testament to how brands can become part of the story that children remember, learn from, and enjoy.
Gully Labs x Royal Enfield: A Collaboration Where Subculture Meets Legacy
The collaboration between Gully Labs, a young Indian D2C sneaker brand, and Royal Enfield, a legacy motorcycle company, is one of a one-of-a-kind collaboration.
Jay Jagannath: From Divine Tales to Must-Have Merch—A Licensing Legend in the Making!
Looking ahead to the next five years, the company’s vision is to make Jai Jagannath a household name across India.
How Powerkids Entertainment is Shaping the Future of Children’s Licensing and Brand Collaborations
Powerkids Entertainment’s licensing endeavors have been marked by strategic collaborations that amplify its flagship franchises, particularly "The Jungle Book."
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SpongeBob Turns 25: Paramount Celebrates its India and SEA Success
While in 2025, Paramount Global will re-launch Dora followed with the much-awaited SpongeBob animated feature movie.
Peppa Pig is A Key Focus for Hasbro’s Expansion in Emerging Markets
With a strong presence in Asia, the Middle East, and India, Hasbro is broadening its reach in various formats to enhance its brand growth.
Beyond the Game: NBA India's Sports and Style Fusion
Since 2011, the NBA has played a crucial role in nurturing Indian talent. The brand has enhanced its retail portfolio through multiple licensing deals in collaboration with retail giants like Decathlon and Reliance Retail.
Celebrating Culture: Hasbro's Vibrant Growth in India
In the coming months, Hasbro will launch the iconic Tonka brand with a new toy line for kids in India, adhering to required quality standards.
Muse Mania! Taiwan’s Anime Kingpin Plans Major India Expansion
Muse Communication is now planning a major expansion in India by collaborating with multiple agencies, content platforms, and brands to launch various projects.
Anime Alchemy: Crunchyroll’s Epic Saga in India
Crunchyroll is now exploring more licensing opportunities specific to India, Southeast Asia, and worldwide to enhance fan experiences.
IPL Fever: PlayR Scores Big in Sports Merch Sales
PlayR, a sports and lifestyle brand, grew by 100 percent and sold over 100,000 Indian Premier League (IPL) fan merchandise items during the ongoing season. PlayR has partnered with multiple IPL franchises in India as their official merchandise partner.
Ace Partnership: ASICS India and Rohan Bopanna Inspire Fitness Revolution
The Japanese sports performance brand has a presence with 103 stores nationwide and now aims to expand more brand stores in Tier I, II, and III markets over the next few years by potentially doubling the number of stores by 2026.
India is an Evolving Licensing Market: Vikram Sharma Warner Bros. Discovery India, Southeast Asia & Korea
Globally, entertainment and character licensing contribute around 41%, while in India, it's only 26%.
Haute Couture Finds its Way into Premium Gifts
The Gift Studio partnered with renowned designer Anamika Khanna to introduce their limited edition collection of luxury gift hampers.
We will Introduce Culinary Havens to Newer Markets: Renaud Palliere, CEO of The Luxury Collection, PVR INOX
Gatsby’s Bar being the first cinema in India to feature an F&B menu meticulously curated by four esteemed celebrity chefs Mayank Tiwari, Yutaka Saito, Sarah Todd, and Vicky Ratnani and award winning master mixologist, Santanu Chanda. These collaborations
We Are Exploring Sports Licensing Opportunities: Rahul Gupta of Balenzia
With 19 stores in India, Balenzia will open three more stores this quarter in high traffic areas such as airports and shopping malls.
PUMA India’s Fusion of Innovation and Success in Sportswear
From collaborating with Indian cricketer Virat Kohli to popstar Rihanna, PUMA has managed to gain immense popularity in the sportswear category in India through its limited edition collections.
Licensing Business is Seeing a Paradigm Shift: Priya Nijhara, Director- Disney Consumer Products, India
Globally and in India, Disney is actively driving the growth of the licensing industry. In India, the brand spans across more than 145 product categories, including fashion, footwear, accessories, school supplies, toys, packaged foods, and personal care.
Long Term Planning, Strategic Partnerships Propelling Success for Hyderabad FC
With resilience, patience and strategic partnerships, Hyderabad Football Club turned the tables this season and is at fourth position at the ISL. In conversation with Varun Tripuraneni, Co-Founder, HFC, about the recent developments at the club.
Licensing and Brand extension are the key to growth
In conversation with Mr Bhupendra Nagpal, CEO Carlton London talks about why Carlton London enjoys so much popularity in India and its future plans with licensing.
Know about the trends, consumer behavior & factors propelling growth of Sports Licensing Market
In an exclusive conversation with License India, Mr Lokesh Mishra, COO, Rhiti Group elaborates about the sports induced licensing market and active wear market in India.
UNIQUENESS MARKS UNIQLO’S ENTRY INTO INDIA
A leading casual wear brand, Uniqlo has already opened its third retail store in Delhi in a short span and is now all set for pan-India expansion
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MACMERISE: DOING THE SAME DIFFERENTLY!
Macmerise is a brand that believes in giving gadgets a distinct identity so that apart from the functional benefits that technology accessories offer, they can also act as a medium to express one’s personal style.
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FAISAL KHAN LAUNCHES A SPECIAL LINE OF RIDING GEAR- FK-R
He elaborates on his range in a conversation with License India.
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ALBERTO TORRESI TO FORAY INTO BRAND LICENSING
The footwear brand already has a strong retail presence in India
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Madame plans a range of brand extensions
Akhil Jain, Executive Director, Madame talks about their journey as a licensor.
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Branding expert Pete Canalichio talks about the ever evolving licensing biz
Branding expert Pete Canalichio, Managing Partner, Brand Alive shares his views on the evolving licensing industry in an exclusive conversation with License India.
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Know about the trends, evolution and scope of brand licensing
Dan  Frugtniet elaborates on key trends and strategies for brand licensing
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emoji expanding its base in Asia
'In order to manage the global potential of the emoji® brand the emoji company has created solid partnerships worldwide with national experts in brand licensing'
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Our favorite Goan Brand Is On The Rise
Wendell Rodricks dives into brand licensing
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Warner Media brings Tuzki to India
"Fans love to own tangible pieces that allow them to express themselves, stir imagination and dive into the world of characters they adore"
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INDIAN MARKET'S EVOLUTION APROPOS SPORTS IPs
Discussing the contribution of Sports IPs in transforming L&M industry
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HUFT GIVES PET MERCHANDISE A NEW SPIN
HUFT collaborates with Shivan and Narresh
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“CREATIVITY IS AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO AT DISNEY”
Connoisseur of licensed merchandise help licensees prep
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GIVING FASHION A NEW SPIN, ALWAYS!
Anyone who has an interest in fashion and clothes has heard of Wendell Rodricks, the designer with international acclaim and fame. He is the winner of several international awards, including the Padma...
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BIBA shines bright with collaborations and expansion in cue
BIBA is a homegrown brand founded by Mrs. Meena Bindra from her house in Bombay with a partly sum of eight thousand, way back in 1988. BIBA has had quite a journey and is now one of the most widely kn...
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What goes into collaborating with FMCG Brands?
Green Gold Animation shares their view of tapping into the FMCG segmentGreen Gold Animation’s Chhota Bheem is widely loved by the masses in India. Since its premier in 2008, it ha...
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FMCG's tilt towards licensed products
Corporate executive-turned-entrepreneur Bhavik Vora, Founder, Black White Orange discusses FMCG sector’s tilt towards licensed products.Black White Orange helps brands, celebrities, media and ret...
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POPxo dwells into brand licensing
POPxo is one of the largest digital communities for women focused towards creating a safe and empowering space for their readers. They boast a total of 43 million active users and 250 partner brands. ...
IN THE ENDEARING WORLD OF COMICS
Established in 1976, Regal Publishers started off with publication of fiction and non-fiction titles. In 1980s, the Regal Publishers started publishing the ‘Phantom’ novels and Phantom and Mandrak...
How personal care is an emerging category for licensing?
In an exclusive conversation with Biswajit Sarkar, Partner Shabis Marketing LLP sheds light on emerging Brand Licensing Opportunities in Men’s Personal Care Category in India.Tell us about...
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Creating a brand through licensing
For Gautam Dalal, licensing was a swift calling, given his experience with Reliance Broadcasting. Entirety bootstrapped, Yellow Sparks International is now a 100 per cent licensing oriented brand oper...
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Madame: Maximising The Retail Quotient with licensing
Reckoning the power of brand licensing as a strategy to scale up, women’s clothing label Madame has forayed into the brand licensing space. In this candid interaction with License India, ...
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