Rajat Uppal named Business Head for ABP's to-be launched concerts & events vertical

Rajat Uppal recently stepped down from his role at Stage Aaj Tak, the consumer events vertical of India Today Group

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Published: Oct 15, 2025 5:23 PM  | 1 min read
Rajat Uppal appointed Business Head for ABP Network’s upcoming events vertical
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  • ABP Network has appointed Rajat Uppal as the Business Head for its upcoming events vertical.
  • Uppal previously worked at Stage Aaj Tak and has extensive experience in brand and media marketing, including roles at the India Today Group and other media companies.
  • CEO Sumanta Datta expressed enthusiasm about Uppal's appointment, highlighting his nearly two decades of industry experience.
  • Uppal aims to leverage the growing experiential industry in India to develop a new business vertical focused on delivering high-quality event experiences.

ABP Network has appointed Rajat Uppal as Business Head for its soon-to-launch events vertical. Uppal recently stepped down from his position at Stage Aaj Tak, the consumer events division of the India Today Group, which was launched earlier this year.

Before that, he served as the National Marketing & Programming Head for the India Today Group’s radio network, 104.8 Ishq FM.

Sumanta Datta, CEO, ABP Network, said, “We are delighted to welcome Rajat to ABP. With nearly two decades of experience in brand and media marketing, he brings valuable expertise to the table. With Rajat onboard, we are looking forward to building exciting new initiatives, including our events vertical. Together, we hope to create events that offer memorable and impactful consumer experiences.”

Sharing his thoughts, Rajat Uppal said, “I am excited to begin my journey with ABP Network. The experiential industry in India is booming, and I look forward to building a new business vertical that focuses on delivering world-class event experiences.”

Before joining ABP, Uppal held key leadership roles at the India Today Group, RED FM, HT Media, and Reliance Broadcast, gaining strong experience in brand building, experiential marketing, and creating event IPs.

Published On: Oct 15, 2025 5:23 PM