ABP network onboards Rajat Uppal as Business Head for their soon to be launched events vertical. Rajat Uppal recently stepped down from his role at Stage Aaj Tak, the consumer events vertical of India Today Group, which he helped launch in January 2025.
During his tenure at Stage Aaj Tak, Uppal orchestrated the ‘Millionaire Tour with Yo Yo Honey Singh’, which became the biggest comeback tour for any artist in India to date, setting new benchmarks in the live entertainment space. Prior to that, he served as National Marketing & Programming Head at India Today Group’s Radio Network – 104.8 Ishq FM.
Sumanta Datta, CEO ABP Network said, “We are excited to on-board Rajat at ABP. Rajat brings in two decades of brand & media marketing experience and with him being part of the ABP network, we are looking at building some exciting initiatives including the events vertical. Together, we aim to create events which will deliver memorable consumer experiences.”
Rajat Uppal said, “Excited to start my innings at the ABP Network. With the experiential industry in India on a boom, looking forward to building a new business vertical which will focus on delivering world class event experiences.
Prior to joining ABP, Uppal held senior leadership positions at India Today Group, RED FM, HT Media & Reliance Broadcast where he developed expertise in brand building, experiential marketing & building event IPs. His career has consistently reflected a blend of strategic thinking and creative execution, earning him recognition across India’s media and marketing fraternity.