Offshore betting and realty emerge as most violative sectors in ASCI Annual Complaints Report 2025-26
Top 5 violative sectors were offshore betting, realty, personal care, food and beverages, and products in violation of the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act (DMRA) 75.4% of violative ads promoted harmful products or situations; 27.5% were misleading 86% voluntary compliance; TV and print at 97%; 61% of cases modified or withdrawn without contest 97.3% of ads scrutinised for potential violations were on digital media The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has released its Annual Complaints Report 2025-2026. Offshore betting,…
Beyond the game: Measuring sport’s impact on nation brand strength
Sport remains one of the most impactful ways nations project their identities, values, and capabilities. The Paris 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Games reimagined urban mega-events with a focus on sustainability and inclusivity, and EURO 2024 in Germany advanced ESG practices at scale. The Copa América 2024 and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 brought top-tier football and cricket to new audiences, including matches on US soil, while Saudi Arabia’s sports investments highlighted its importance in economic strategy, tourism strategy,…