India has submitted a total of 982 entries for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, an 18.88% rise from last year's 826 entries. 

In the last five years, this is the highest tally from India. In 2022, India had submitted 921 entries. 

Overall, this year the festival received an increase of .5% to reach 26,900 entries.

At the time of publishing this story, India has received a total of 64 shortlists.

Winners will be announced through the week of the festival, which will be held between 16-20 June.