KOLKATA, India, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Style Baazar, one of India’s fastest-growing value fashion retailers, is rethinking how fashion brands connect with consumers across Tier 2 and Tier 3 India. Moving away from conventional mass advertising, the brand is building a more community-driven and culturally rooted marketing approach — one that focuses less on broadcasting messages and more on creating participation and belonging.

Over the last six months, Style Baazar has strengthened its digital-first strategy through regional storytelling, creator-led content, youth culture, AI-powered customer engagement, and hyperlocal campaigns tailored for emerging India.

This shift has translated into strong measurable impact for the brand. Style Baazar recorded a 3.8X growth in social media content views year-on-year, along with a 4.6X increase in engagement rates across platforms and a 4.1X rise in creator-led organic reach. The brand also saw an 11% increase in repeat consumer interaction during key campaign periods and a 30% growth in regional language content consumption. Notably, campaigns focused on Tier 2 and Tier 3 audiences delivered 35% higher engagement compared to metro-focused communication.

Creator collaborations have emerged as a major growth driver for the brand, contributing nearly 40% of total festive campaign reach. In the last four months alone, Style Baazar has worked with over 500 regional creators across fashion, lifestyle, family, and youth culture categories. The momentum has also reflected in business performance, with the company registering 6% business growth year-on-year and 35% CAGR growth over the last year.

Rather than focusing only on transactional campaigns and price-led messaging, Style Baazar has consciously invested in building stronger consumer communities in a highly cluttered retail environment where most communication often looks and feels similar.

Some of the brand’s recent initiatives included hyperlocal digital storytelling around festivals such as Poila Baishakh and Bihu, regional creator meets, influencer community programs, film integrations, celebrity-led cultural collaborations, and reimagined End of Season Sale campaigns inspired by youth-led hip-hop and street culture. The brand has also strengthened its AI-driven customer lifecycle management capabilities to enable smarter personalization, retention, and repeat engagement.

Style Baazar’s participation in platforms such as Calcutta Times Fashion Week further reflects its effort to balance aspiration with accessibility for consumers across emerging India.

Commenting on the evolving marketing philosophy, Rohit Kedia, Chairman, Style Baazar, said, “Consumers today want to feel seen and understood by the brands they engage with. Especially across India, fashion is deeply connected to culture, identity, language, and everyday aspirations. At Style Baazar, we are trying to build conversations and communities around fashion instead of relying only on one-way communication. Our focus is to stay culturally relevant, digitally agile, and closely connected to the people we serve.”

With digital consumption, smartphone penetration, and creator influence continuing to grow rapidly, Style Baazar believes the future of fashion retail marketing will be shaped by culture-led communities, regional relevance, and deeper consumer participation rather than traditional advertising alone.

About Style Baazar

Style Baazar (Baazar Style Retail Limited) is one of Eastern India’s fastest-growing value fashion retail chains, committed to making quality, trend-led apparel accessible to every Indian family. The Company operates a strong and expanding network of 250+ stores across 9+ states, catering to men, women, and children across diverse consumer segments.

Listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and BSE Limited (BSE), Style Baazar offers a comprehensive portfolio spanning ethnic wear, western wear, kidswear, accessories, and seasonal collections—delivering a compelling blend of style, comfort, and affordability.

Backed by data-driven merchandising and deep consumer insights, the Company focuses on regionally relevant fashion aligned with evolving trends. With a customer-first approach, robust supply chain, and value-driven pricing, Style Baazar continues to drive sustainable growth while strengthening its position as a trusted fashion destination across Eastern India

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~ Indian live entertainment powerhouse wins across music tours, non-music formats, brand integration, and cultural events — claiming the prestigious ‘Promoter of the Year’ honour and four other WOW Awards at Shows of India Conclave 2026 ~

MUMBAI, India, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TribeVibe Entertainment, one of India’s fastest-growing live entertainment companies, was honoured with five prestigious accolades at the Shows of India Conclave 2026 – among the industry’s most respected benchmarks for excellence in live experiences and entertainment – notching up as many as five WOW Awards across categories.

Spanning music tours, non-music formats, brand integrations and cultural events, the wins underscore TribeVibe’s evolution into a full-spectrum live entertainment powerhouse known for creating large-scale, audience-first experiences across the country.

The recognition comes at a defining phase of growth for the company. Over the past year, TribeVibe has rapidly expanded its footprint across India, delivering a diverse portfolio of high-impact live events at scale while consistently raising the bar on creativity, production value and commercial innovation. This momentum has further cemented its reputation as a trusted partner for artists, brands and fans alike, shaping the future of India’s live entertainment ecosystem.

 A CLEAN SWEEP ACROSS CATEGORIES:

• Global Live Honours Award – Promoter of the Year (Maximum Shows in the Year): The most coveted recognition in the industry for a live promoter, awarded to TribeVibe in acknowledgement of unmatched throughput, managing and delivering the highest number of live shows across formats and geographies in the year
• Gold – Branded Live IP of the Year (Visa Presents Vishal-Sheykhar Live Tour): A landmark collaboration that brought together iconic music, premium brand storytelling,and national-scale tour execution. The Visa Presents Vishal-Sheykhar Live Tour set a new standard for what branded live show can achieve in the Indian market
• Gold- Non-Music Tour of the Year (Papa Yaar by Zakir Khan): Zakir Khan’s Papa Yaar tour, became one of the year’s most talked-about live comedy experiences – demonstrating TribeVibe’s ability to translate an artist’s creative voice into a large-format touring property with consistent audience resonance across cities
• Silver – Brand Integration for a Live Show (Papa Yaar by Zakir Khan – Vicks Integration): Recognised for crafting an organic, audience-relevant brand integration within a live comedy format, the Vicks partnership within the Papa Yaar tour set a strong precedent for how brands can authentically connect with live entertainment audiences without disrupting the experience
• Silver – Cultural Live Event of the Year (Radiance Dandiya Navratri Utsav 2025 with Falguni Pathak): A celebration of cultural heritage at scale, The Radiance Dandiya Navratri Utsav 2025 brought thousands together for a meticulously produced festival that beautifully balanced community tradition with production excellence. Headlined by the Queen of Dandiya, Falguni Pathak, the event was Co-produced by TribeVibe, Purple Blue Events and Alphonso Studios

Commenting on the achievement, Shoven Shah, Founder & CEO, TribeVibe Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. said, “These awards are a reflection of the ambition, conviction and consistency that drive everything we do at TribeVibe. The live entertainment landscape today is evolving at an incredible pace with audiences, artists and brands all expecting more from the ecosystem. We have always believed in pushing boundaries, taking bold creative bets and building for the long term. Whether it is through larger-scale productions or stronger collaborations, we remain committed to pushing boundaries and creating more meaningful live experiences for audiences across India. To our artists and sponsors, thank you for trusting us to take your vision further and connect it with audiences at scale. These awards are both a celebration of how far we’ve come and a reminder of the ambition that continues to drive us forward.”

As India’s live entertainment industry continues to scale rapidly across music, comedy, theatre, cultural festivals and branded experiences, the demand for companies that can deliver consistently across formats and at scale has never been greater. TribeVibe’s continued growth reflects this shift, with the company building a diversified portfolio that spans large-format music experiences, comedy tours, cultural events and branded live IPs.

Over the years, TribeVibe has collaborated with some of India’s most celebrated artists and leading brands, creating experiences that resonate deeply with audiences while delivering strong cultural and commercial impact. The recognition at the Shows of India Conclave 2026 further reinforces the company’s growing influence within the industry, alongside its active role in shaping the future of live entertainment in India.

About TribeVibe Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.:

TribeVibe Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., a BookMyShow company, is the driving force championing India’s homegrown music artists and comedians. We’re redefining how Gen Z experiences live events, moving beyond the ordinary to deliver high-impact performances across music, comedy, and culture nationwide. Since our inception in 2019, TribeVibe has transformed the college festival landscape through a massive nationwide Campus Ambassador Programme, partnering with 850+ colleges across 85+ cities and curating unforgettable performances by some of the country’s top artists. Over the years, we’ve scaled into a dynamic multi-vertical ecosystem, from multi-city artist tours and branded IPs to campus activations and our flagship Gen Z festival, Vibin’.

The numbers tell the story: with a roster of 200+ artists and a track record of executing 4000+ shows (including 3000+ across campuses), TribeVibe connects artists and brands directly with India’s vibrant student community. Every year, we engage over 4 million students on-ground, powering marquee tours and projects that define the live entertainment landscape. Its marquee projects include Vir Das’ Sounds of India tour, Prateek Kuhad’s 10-city run, Zakir Khan’s Papa Yaar comedy tour, Anuv Jain’s Dastakhat Tour, Vishal-Shekhar’s Super Hit Tour, Anirudh Ravichander’s XV show in Hyderabad, Kartik’s South India Tour, Sanam’s India Tour, McDowell’s Soda Yaari Jam shows across multiple cities, and cultural showcases such as Aditya Gadhvi and Navratri with Falguni Pathak.

As the industry decentralizes beyond metro cities, TribeVibe is at the forefront of expansion across Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets. We’re building scalable, hyperlocal experiences that bridge the gap between high-demand audiences and top-quality live acts. Backed by the scale and expertise of BookMyShow, TribeVibe continues to fuel India’s next wave of live entertainment. We’re doubling down on youth culture, greenfield markets, and cutting-edge touring formats, ensuring the future of live experiences reaches every corner of the country.

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CANNES, France, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Newton Cinema makes its Cannes market debut at Marché du Film with a screening of MAYILAA, directed by Semmalar Annam, at Lérins Cinéma Club on May 12.

This marks an international moment for Newton Cinema as it brings an auteur driven slate spanning Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, English, French and German, built on distinct voices, artistic courage and global resonance. Booth: Palais -1, 27.03.

Newton Cinema announces LEFTOVER, Salim Ahamed’s fifth directorial feature, starring Arjun Radhakrishnan, Zarin Shihab, Tanmay Dhanania, Shweta Basu Prasad and Roshan Mathew. Written by Salim Ahamed and P. V. Shajikumar, the film features cinematography by Sharan Velayudhan, editing by A. Sreekar Prasad, music by Christo Xavier, production design by Ashik S, sound design by Vishnu Govind, costume design by Gayathri Kishore and makeup by Salam.

Salim Ahamed is best known for Adaminte Makan Abu / Abu, Son of Adam, which won four Indian National Film Awards and was India’s official entry to the Academy Awards. Earlier films include Pathemari, Kunjananthante Kada and And the Oscar Goes To…

“LEFTOVER comes from silence, memory and moral urgency,” said Salim Ahamed. “It carries pain without spectacle, dignity without explanation, and a shared human experience that transcends borders. I am grateful to introduce the film to the international industry with Newton Cinema.”

MAYILAA follows its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam and Audience Award in Toulouse. LEFTOVER’s world premiere plans will be announced in coming weeks.

Newton Cinema’s Marché slate also includes The Gambler, directed by Prasanna Vithanage, written by Vithanage and Anushka Senanayake, and starring Roshan Mathew, Shweta Basu Prasad, Prakash Raj, Mahendra Perera and Lakshan Abeynayake, with cinematography by Rajeev Ravi, editing by A. Sreekar Prasad, music by K and sound design by Tapas Nayak; The Sorbonne Conspiracy, directed by Salim Ahamed; and The Wild Hunt, from TIFF alumnus Nithin Lukose.

Newton Cinema is in final discussions with international sales representation and Indian distribution partners for the festival journeys and theatrical releases of LEFTOVER, MAYILAA and its slate.

Anto Chittilappilly, Founder, CEO and Producer of Newton Cinema, said: “We are building a home for auteur cinema, for filmmakers whose work carries a signature and a conscience. With LEFTOVER, MAYILAA and our upcoming slate, we aim to stand with independent filmmakers, protect difficult and necessary stories, and bring voices from the margins into world cinema.”

Newton Cinema is an international production house for auteur cinema, independent filmmakers and underrepresented voices, with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Colombo, Sri Lanka, and Kochi, India.

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