Mumbai: India has taken its overall shortlist count at Spikes Asia 2026 to 89, following the announcement of additional finalists across several categories on March 11.
On Day 3, India secured 11 new shortlists across Creative B2B, Creative Data, Creative Effectiveness, Digital Craft, Entertainment, and Industry Craft Spikes. Among agencies, Leo led the tally with six shortlists, while Dentsu Creative, 22Feet Tribal Worldwide, Juice, Lowe Lintas, and Fundamental secured one shortlist each.
The latest additions build on a strong showing in the earlier rounds of announcements. On Day 2, India picked up 44 shortlists across categories including Creative Strategy, Design, Film Craft, Gaming, Healthcare, Media, Music, PR, and Social & Creator Spikes.
Earlier, Day 1 saw India secure 31 shortlists across Audio & Radio, Brand Experience & Activation, Creative Commerce, Direct, Film, Outdoor, and Print & Publishing.
Additionally, the Innovation category shortlist had been announced last month, where India earned two shortlists, contributing to the country’s current overall tally.
The final shortlists for Glass: The Award for Change and Integrated will be revealed on Thursday, March 12, ahead of the festival’s Awards Gala, which will take place at the Capitol Theatre in Singapore the same evening, where winners across categories will be announced.
