Lily Watson

Mumbai, 5th January 2026 – Universal Music India (UMI), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Excel Entertainment, a leading Indian film and digital content studio. Under the agreement, which values Excel at ₹2,400 crores (~€257 million), UMI will become a significant minority shareholder in Excel with a 30% equity stake.

Manchester, 1 March 2026 – Universal Music Group UK (UMG UK) celebrated a momentous night at the BRIT Awards 2026 in Manchester, as homegrown stars Olivia Dean and Sam Fender both took home multiple awards. After leading the field with the most nominations, their wins capped off an extraordinary 12 months for both the artists.

CNO chronic non-bacterial osteomyelitis TCR T-cell receptor γδ gamma-delta Chronic non-bacterial osteomyelitis (CNO) is an under-recognised disorder of sterile bone inflammation associated with significant morbidity in affected children and adolescents. Disease onset typically occurs between 7 and 12 years of age and is characterised by bone pain and swelling that can significantly impact quality of life [1].