MUMBAI: One radio entry has been shortlisted at the Spikes Asia Festival this year, while a total of 74 entries from the country have made it across 10 categories.

The sole radio entry from India out of the 31 radio shortlists was Leo Burnett Mumbai's 'Punishment' for Strand Book Stall.

The country received a total of 74 entries in 10 categories including Print (135 shortlists), Outdoor (151 shortlists), Media (62 shortlists), Direct (58 shortlists), Promo & Activation (69 shortlists), Design (56 shortlists), PR (50 shortlists), Radio (31 shortlists), Digital (63 shortlists) and Mobile (20 shortlists). 10 juries are currently deliberating over a record of 4,860 entries which were received for this year's awards.

The festival kick-started with a three-day programme comprising of 30 world-class seminars, The Forum - a new stream of content and dedicated evening networking events benefiting industry professionals from 27 countries.

The festival is also hosting the 'Integrated', 'Media' and the new 'Agency Shoot Out' Young Spikes Competition throughout the event. Winners of the competition will be announced at the award ceremony to be held on 18 September.