News Summary

• Billboard magazine and its associated IPs will launch in India in early 2026.
• The brand will be operated by Other Side Ventures, a company founded by entertainment lawyer Priyanka Khimani.
• The mandate, she said, is to showcase the depth and diversity of the Indian music market.
• To avoid potential conflicts of interest, she will not be involved in the day-to-day running of Billboard India.
• The team that will run the magazine, including its editor and creative director, is yet to be revealed.