Akul Narula has stepped down from his role as Vice President Events at District by Zomato, bringing an end to a multi year association with the live events and experiences platform. His exit marks a significant leadership change for District, which has been steadily building its presence in India’s rapidly growing events and ticketing space.
During his time at District by Zomato, Narula played a central role in shaping the platform’s live events strategy. He was closely involved in expanding event formats beyond metros and scaling operations across multiple markets. Under his leadership, District strengthened its relationships with promoters, artists and venue partners, helping the platform gain credibility in an otherwise fragmented events ecosystem.
Narula was also instrumental in driving execution on ground, ensuring that live events maintained consistency in quality while reaching newer audiences. His focus on partnerships and operational depth helped District position itself as more than just a ticketing tool, but as a full stack events platform aligned with Zomato’s broader consumer ecosystem.
Before joining District by Zomato, Narula spent over three years at Insider.in as Head of New Business, where he worked on building revenue streams and partnerships in the events and experiences category. His earlier stints include roles at DLF Limited in central marketing for its shopping malls, as well as experience with White Fox India and Comic Con India, giving him deep exposure to both corporate and cultural event formats.
While Zomato has not yet announced a successor or outlined next steps for the events vertical, Narula’s departure comes at a time when competition in the live events and ticketing space is intensifying. His next move will be closely watched by industry observers.
