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In 2025, India was among the standout performers, securing 32 Lions, including one Grand Prix and nine Golds. This year, the tally shrank dramatically
Guest Column: Adman Prabhakar Mundkur examines India’s Cannes Lions 2026 performance and asks whether fewer entries or weaker work led to the subdued showing
Prabhakar Mundkur Jun 26, 2026 2:58 PM
With 24 shortlisted entries yielding five Lions so far, India looks forward to adding to its medal tally through Film and Sustainable Development Goals as the final awards are announced tonight
Team Impact Jun 26, 2026 12:56 PM
Cannes Lions 2026 Day 3 saw winners announced across Direct, Media, PR, Social and Creator, and Creative Data Lions, with no Indian campaign securing a win
Aryendra Khan Jun 25, 2026 8:51 AM
TBWA\Lintas Mumbai’s ‘Don’t Look Up’ for Steadfast, which won a Bronze Lion in Film Craft (Script), is built on a familiar behaviour seen across India’s cash-driven economy
Aryendra Khan Jun 24, 2026 8:54 AM
The opening day also brought attention to the role of creative leadership in shaping the industry
Brij Pahwa Jun 23, 2026 9:04 AM
Leo India, Ogilvy, The Refinery, Brand David Communications, and Humour Me delivered India's first metals of the 73rd edition, while Josy Paul and Sonal Chhajerh took the stage at The Terrace
Aryendra Khan Jun 23, 2026 8:51 AM
The most encouraging signal for India lies not in the medals already won, but in the shortlists that remain in contention
Health & Wellness leads the tally with four shortlists as India makes the cut in five of the seven categories announced today
e4m Staff Jun 20, 2026 1:36 PM
Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, on how a Cannes Lion evolved from a rare exception to an industry expectation
Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 19, 2026 8:38 AM