The English Premier League has announced the opening of an office in India. Based in Mumbai, the office will continue the League's work to engage fans and partners and promote football in India, while supporting the growth of the League and its clubs, The Economic Times reported.

The Premier League India office will support the League's efforts to develop football across India at both league and grassroots levels through collaboration with football authorities and bodies. The office will also focus on engaging with fans in the region through events and partnership activities, working with the League's broadcast partner JioStar.

Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said: "We and our clubs have a fanbase in India, and we know football continues to grow. We are proud of our work in India, having run community football programmes for 18 years and, more recently, our partnership with the Indian Super League, according to The Economic Times.