New Delhi, India, October 2025 — Rajat Uppal has joined ABP Network as Business Head for its upcoming ‘Concerts & Large Events’ vertical, marking a strategic move by the media giant to expand into the live entertainment domain. With an illustrious career spanning over two decades, Rajat brings a wealth of experience in marketing, programming, events, and live audience engagement across India’s leading media and entertainment brands.
Before joining ABP Network, Rajat served at the India Today Group, where he played a pivotal role in the launch of Stage Aaj Tak in January 2025 — a unique platform celebrating India’s performing arts and cultural storytelling. He also curated the ‘Millionaire Tour with Yo Yo Honey Singh’, one of the most successful artist comeback tours in Indian live entertainment history, breaking audience and engagement records across multiple cities.
Earlier in his career, Rajat held leadership positions at Ishq FM, Red FM, Fever 104 FM (HT Media Group), and BIG FM, where he was instrumental in shaping brand strategies, building new IPs, and driving audience-centric innovations. At Red FM, he was the creative force behind the launch of Red Live and Red Digital, two successful brand extensions that redefined the network’s engagement with youth audiences and solidified its leadership in live events and digital content.
At ABP Network, Rajat will lead the creation and expansion of the ‘Concerts & Large Events’ vertical, overseeing business strategy, content development, partnerships, and experiential marketing. His appointment reflects ABP Network’s ambition to merge its strong editorial and content heritage with the growing opportunities in live entertainment, experiential media, and branded content experiences.
Recognized for his strategic acumen, storytelling sensibility, and people-first leadership, Rajat’s vision aligns with ABP Network’s commitment to expanding its influence beyond broadcast into dynamic audience-driven platforms. His role is expected to position the Network at the forefront of India’s rapidly evolving live entertainment and cultural engagement space.
About ABP Network
ABP Network is one of India’s leading news and content conglomerates, with a strong national presence across Hindi, Bengali, and Marathi markets. Its flagship channels — ABP News, ABP Ananda, and ABP Majha — are recognized for their editorial credibility, innovation, and mass audience reach.
As India’s No.1 news network by market share, ABP Network continues to enlighten and engage audiences across regions through its powerful storytelling, thought leadership, and growing portfolio of content verticals spanning news, infotainment, and digital-first experiences.
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