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The India edition · 2026

Internet first mediacompanies in India

News publishers, sports media, auto & EV media, vernacular & social, film & TV and more: the companies building internet first media in India, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

2,761 company profiles304 with reported revenue84 with recorded fundingSeptember 2026 edition
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Recent internet first media business events in India

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 3,399 internet first media companies in India, last 24 months: 69 M&A deals · 22 Contracts · 19 funding rounds · 3 launches. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Jun 2026.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Emami acquires Incnut digital

Emami Limited has completed the acquisition of a 59.69% stake in IncNut Digital Private Limited, according to an exchange filing dated 1 June 2026.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Nazara technologies acquires Rusk media

The acquisition was completed for a subscription amount of ₹14,98,99,176. This development comes after a Share Subscription Agreement was executed on March 30, 2026, between Nazara…

Media and Entertainment
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Emami acquires Incnut digital

For Rs 321 crore, FMCG giant Emami Ltd has finalized a deal to purchase a 60% share in IncNut Digital, the parent company of customized beauty and wellness brands Vedix and SkinKraft.

Beauty and wellness
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Oportun acquires Digit

Bloch previously founded Digit, which was sold to Oportun for approximately $230 million.

Fintech
FundingPreferential issue of warrants

Nazara technologies

Gaming company Nazara Technologies has announced a Rs 500 crore fundraise through a preferential issue of warrants , according to a regulatory filing on Monday.

Investors Riambel Capital, S Gupta Family Investments, Plutus Investment and Holding, Classic enterprises
Gaming
ContractDefense

Csl · client: Indian Navy

CSL is the lowest bidder for Indian Navy’s Next-Generation Survey Vessel (NGSV), with estimated order value of ₹5,000 crore.

M&AAcquisition · Rumored

Na acquires Madison world

Madison World is likely to sign a term sheet for a potential ₹1,000 crore acquisition.

Advertising
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Wondrlab acquires Madison world

Wondrlab has been in advanced discussions to acquire Sam Balsara’s Madison in a transaction widely pegged at around ₹1,000 crore.

Advertising
M&AAcquisition · Rumored

Wondrlab Network acquires Madison world

According to reports, Madison founder Sam Balsara is seeking around Rs 1,000 crore for the agency. If the Wondrlab deal goes through, it would rank as the largest acquisition of an…

Advertising agency
ContractDefense

Cochin shipyard · client: Indian Navy

Cochin Shipyard has been declared the lowest bidder (L1) for a Rs 5,000 crore contract to build five Next Generation Survey Vessels (NGSVs) for the Indian Navy.

Defense
LaunchUpNext

Inc42

Inc42, in collaboration with StarAgri, is launching UpNext, a nine‑part deep‑dive series exploring the startups actively rewiring India’s new agri economy.

ContractDefense

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) · client: Indian Navy

On the P-17B Frigate programme, the brokerage said the Indian Navy is in the process of issuing a request for proposal for seven frigates, with the project estimated at around Rs 70,000…

Defence
ContractDefense

Shree refrigerations · client: Indian Navy

Shree Refrigerations Limited (SRL) has secured multiple fresh orders worth more than Rs 40 Crore in last 2 months, from the Indian Navy, reinforcing its strong position in the defence…

Defense
LaunchToBe Online

Jagran new media

Bharat Gupta, former Chief Executive Officer of Jagran New Media, has launched ToBe Online — an AI-powered platform built for the creator content economy.

AI-powered platform
ContractDefense

Thessen Krupp · client: Indian Navy

During this time, the agreement was signed for the Indian Navy on the cost of about 72 thousand crores.

Defense
ContractDefense

Mazagon dock shipbuilders · client: Indian Navy

Agrawal said negotiations for the P-75I programme—covering the construction of six advanced submarines for the Indian Navy—are currently underway and the contract is expected to be…

Defense
Funding

Rediff.com

Infibeam Avenues is preparing one of its biggest consumer-facing bets yet, committing ₹500-700 crore over the next three years to transform Rediff.com into an AI-first super-app ecosystem.

AI, fintech, payments
ContractSupply

Newstech india · client: Malayala Manorama

After having successfully deployed five Mitsubishi Diamond Spirit-SA presses in 2013, Malayala Manorama has placed an order for two Diamond Spirit-SA presses with Mitsubishi’s India…

ContractSupply

CFF Fluid Control · client: Indian Navy

The first, awarded by the Material Organisation (Indian Navy), involves procuring various equipment for the P75 Project, valued at ₹6.16 crore and scheduled for delivery by May 2026.

Defense
ContractService

Acs technologies · client: Indian Navy

ACS Technologies secured a Rs. 3.55 crore order from the Indian Navy for supplying and implementing endpoint security software and advanced security devices.

Defense
Funding

Lokal

Indian Content startup Lokal raises $14.6M

Content
ContractTechnology

Softvan · client: Indian Navy

Softvan Limited, a subsidiary of Sahana Systems, secured a Rs. 7.74 crore Indian Navy contract via GeM to upgrade RF and Non-RF infrastructure, enhancing defence communication and…

Defence
ContractSupply

CFF Fluid Control · client: Indian Navy

CFF Fluid Control Ltd has secured a Letter of Intent from the Indian Navy for procurement of equipment worth Rs. 27.74 crore for the P75 Project, with delivery scheduled by March 2026.

Defence
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Rediff.com acquires Infibeam avenues

This strategic move has resulted in Infibeam Avenues increasing its shareholding in Rediff to 82.66%, marking a substantial expansion of its stake in the prominent Indian internet company.

Fintech
FundingSeed

Entrackr

Entrackr exclusively reported about the company’s Seed funding in June this year.

ContractSupply

Avantel ltd · client: Indian Navy

The company has received its first purchase order worth Rs. 3.95 crores (including taxes) from the Material Organisation, Indian Navy, Mumbai, for the supply of Satcom Systems.

Defense
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Monday Morning acquires Effidence Robotics

This is planned on the new site of Monday Morning, after the acquisition of Effidence Robotics, based in Romagnat, next to Clermont-Ferrand.

Robotics

Internet first media companies in India, by revenue

Browse internet first media companies in India by reported revenue, one-year revenue growth, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below are the largest by their most recent reported revenue among 304 internet first media companies in India that have filed a figure in the last four years. Every figure keeps its own reporting period, so compare periods before comparing amounts.

Showing 25 of 50

Online platform providing multi-category news

Internet first media
₹19,966.58 crFY 2023-24
Not reported
—Not available
5 yr2021
—No postings tracked

Online platform providing multi category news

Internet first media
₹8,153.10 crFY 2023-24
+17%2023–2024
2,039+10% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
4 yr2022
—No postings tracked

Developer of a short-video platform and technology infrastructure

Social platforms
₹2,070.57 crFY 2024-25
+64%2024–2025
700-68% 12 mo to Aug 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
19 yr2007
0none in 3 months · last posted Feb 2026

Provider of diversified gaming and sports media platform

Mobile gaming
₹1,715.44 crFY 2024-25
+41%2024–2025
184+1% 12 mo to Mar 2023LinkedIn · Jul 2026
27 yr1999
0none in 3 months

Online platform providing news on energy

Internet first media
₹1,472.26 crFY 2024-25
-15%2024–2025
53-3% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
23 yr2003
0none in 3 months

Operator of digital news platforms and financial technology service applications

Internet first media
₹1,398.36 crFY 2024-25
Not reported
14,256LinkedIn · Jul 2026
27 yr1999
19postings · last posted Sep 2026

Operator of a Malayalam news portal

Internet first media
₹1,192.05 crFY 2024-25
-4%2024–2025
1,110recorded
29 yr1997
1postings · last posted Jul 2026

Online news platform targeting Indian audience

Internet first media
₹1,038.73 crFY 2024-25
+7%2024–2025
2,382-3% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Online platform offering latest news in Hindi for global audiences

Internet first media
₹760.22 crFY 2024-25
+1%2024–2025
1,156-1% 12 mo to Aug 2024recorded Aug 2024
18 yr2008
0none in 3 months

Digital news platform

Internet first media
₹545.58 crFY 2023-24
+2%2023–2024
1,282-2% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months

Online platform providing multi-category news

Internet first media
₹481.78 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
15+15% 12 mo to Mar 2023recorded Mar 2023
6 yr2020
—No postings tracked

Online platform offering news focused on business

Internet first media
₹450.29 crFY 2024-25
+8%2024–2025
1,864+8% 12 mo to Jul 2024recorded Jul 2024
19 yr2007
0none in 3 months

Online platform for movie reviews and contests

Internet first media
₹450.18 crFY 2024-25
+8%2024–2025
9-53% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
20 yr2006
0none in 3 months

Provider of digital entertainment experiences across gaming, esports, music, and sports

Mobile gaming
₹382.82 crFY 2024-25
+51%2024–2025
262-20% 12 mo to Aug 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months · last posted Aug 2022

Provider of Kannada news, live updates, and current affairs information

Internet first media
₹319.79 crFY 2024-25
+1%2024–2025
114LinkedIn · Jul 2026
27 yr1999
0none in 3 months

Streaming platforms providing music, video, news, and gaming content

Internet first media
₹244.40 crFY 2023-24
-28%2023–2024
659-22% 12 mo to Feb 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
27 yr1999
0none in 3 months

Internet-first media that provides content-related to automotive industry

Auto e-commerce & content
₹223.02 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
1,011-13% 12 mo to Aug 2024recorded Aug 2024
8 yr2018
—No postings tracked

Online platform providing news on music

Internet first media
₹219.87 crFY 2024-25
+32%2024–2025
62LinkedIn · Jul 2026
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Digital news content related to stock markets, finance, and economy

Internet first media
₹190.65 crFY 2022-23
-9%2022–2023
1,259recorded
27 yr1999
—No postings tracked

Provider of multi category news

Internet first media
₹168.94 crFY 2024-25
-6%2024–2025
3LinkedIn · Jul 2026
41 yr1985
0none in 3 months

Provider of summarized news articles across various categories and sources

Internet first media
US$17.64mFY 2024-25
-2%2024–2025
339-38% vs previous recordrecorded
13 yr2013
—No postings tracked

Provider of AI-based photo editing application

Online photos
₹146.72 crFY 2024-25
+145%2024–2025
—Not available
2 yr2024
0none in 3 months

Online news portal focused on investment

Internet first media
₹122.68 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
20+5% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Online news platform

Internet first media
₹122.54 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
167-22% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
24 yr2002
0none in 3 months

Digital media property focusing on cricket

Internet first media
₹131.28 crFY 2024-25
-10%2024–2025
1LinkedIn · Jul 2026
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months
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Explore internet first media companies in India by what you are looking for

Browse internet first media companies in India, from digital news publishers and vernacular platforms to sports and entertainment sites. You can also find internet first media startups in India and companies hiring now.

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Online news portals & digital publishersSports & cricket media platformsAutomotive & electric vehicle mediaVernacular & social content platformsFilm, TV & entertainment news sitesParenting & baby care content sites

Online news portals & digital publishers

Websites and apps that publish news and stories online.

  1. GTVBharat.com

    Online platform providing multi-category news

    Internet first media
    See in list
  2. VerSe

    Developer of a short-video platform and technology infrastructure

    Social platforms
    See in list
  3. Malayala Manorama

    Operator of a Malayalam news portal

    Internet first media
    See in list
  4. The Lallantop

    Online news platform targeting Indian audience

    Internet first media
    See in list
  5. Lokmat Media

    Online platform offering latest news in Hindi for global audiences

    Internet first media
    See in list

Sports & cricket media platforms

Online media and apps covering cricket, football, kabaddi and other sports.

  1. Nazara

    Provider of diversified gaming and sports media platform

    Mobile gaming
    See in list
  2. JetSynthesys

    Provider of digital entertainment experiences across gaming, esports, music, and sports

    Mobile gaming
    See in list
  3. CricketCountry

    Digital media property focusing on cricket

    Internet first media
    See in list
  4. Cricket Line Guru

    Provider of news app for cricket

    Sports tech
    See in list
  5. Elev8 India Sportz

    Online media platform for kabaddi

    Sports tech
    Website

Automotive & electric vehicle media

Car, bike and electric vehicle content and comparison sites.

  1. AutoTalk

    Internet-first media that provides content-related to automotive industry

    Auto e-commerce & content
    See in list
  2. Electroride

    Online comparison platform for multiple categories of electric vehicles

    Electric vehicles
    Website
  3. Automotive Technology B2b Portal

    B2B automotive media platform

    Internet first media
    Website
  4. MotorBeam

    Online automobile content & reviews portal

    Internet first media
    Website
  5. Bikers Club

    Social platform for motorbike enthusiasts

    Social platforms
    Website

Vernacular & social content platforms

Regional language content apps and social platforms.

  1. VerSe

    Developer of a short-video platform and technology infrastructure

    Social platforms
    See in list
  2. Inshorts

    Provider of summarized news articles across various categories and sources

    Internet first media
    See in list
  3. First India News

    Rajasthan based local media platform

    Internet first media
    See in list
  4. OneIndia

    Online portal and application for news in regional languages

    Internet first media
    See in list
  5. CricHeroes

    Provider of cricket scoring and management platform

    Sports tech
    Website

Film, TV & entertainment news sites

Online platforms covering movies, television and entertainment news.

  1. Film Companion

    Film Companion | All Things Entertainment

    Internet first media
    Website
  2. IWMBuzz

    App-based media portal focused on entertainment news

    Internet first media
    Website
  3. India Forums

    Online platform providing entertainment news

    Tech for film & tv
    Website
  4. QuirkyByte

    Digital portal for entertainment-related content

    Internet first media
    Website
  5. Gossipganj

    Entertainment news website related to films, TV & celebrities

    Tech for film & tv
    Website
42 companies in India

Parenting & baby care content sites

Content platforms and communities for parents.

  1. MomJunction

    Online site with content on pregnancy, parenting and baycare

    Internet first media
    See in list
  2. Kidsstoppress

    Parenting content platform

    Internet first media
    Website
  3. ParentCircle

    Digital content sharing platform for parents and a magazine in print.

    Mom & baby care
    Website
  4. My Little Moppet

    Content-based parenting platform

    Mom & baby care
    Website
  5. India Parenting

    Information and resource platform for parents

    Internet first media
    Website
34 companies in India

Internet first media startups in India

Newer online media companies founded in recent years.

  1. GTVBharat.com

    Online platform providing multi-category news

    Internet first media
    See in list
  2. Brandscale Innovations

    Manufacturer of gaming accessories

    Internet first media
    See in list
  3. Electroride

    Online comparison platform for multiple categories of electric vehicles

    Electric vehicles
    Website
  4. Elev8 India Sportz

    Online media platform for kabaddi

    Sports tech
    Website
  5. Medshorts

    App-based platform offering medical news

    Internet first media
    Website
357 companies in India

Internet first media companies hiring in India

Online media companies with open jobs right now.

  1. VerSe

    Developer of a short-video platform and technology infrastructure

    Social platforms
    See in list
  2. Times Internet

    Operator of digital news platforms and financial technology service applications

    Internet first media
    See in list
  3. Malayala Manorama

    Operator of a Malayalam news portal

    Internet first media
    See in list
  4. JetSynthesys

    Provider of digital entertainment experiences across gaming, esports, music, and sports

    Mobile gaming
    See in list
  5. Music Plus

    Online platform providing news on music

    Internet first media
    See in list
16 companies in India

Listed internet first media companies in India

Publicly listed digital media companies.

  1. Nazara

    Provider of diversified gaming and sports media platform

    Mobile gaming
    See in list
  2. InvestorZone

    Online news portal focused on investment

    Internet first media
    See in list
  3. Win News

    Online platform offering multi category news

    Internet first media
    Website
  4. DB Corporation

    D B Corp Ltd is an Indian print media company with a presence in the radio and digital sectors. The company publishes six newspapers in Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and English across 14 states with a total readership of approximately 44 million. Its operating segments include the Printing / Publishing and Radio segment. The flagship newspaper brands of the Group are Dainik Bhaskar, Divya Bhaskar, and Divya Marathi. MY FM, the Group's radio network has more than 25 radio stations, and its digital arm, DB Digital has nine digital portals in four languages. The group has two geographical segments w

    Internet first media
    Website
  5. Hindustan Media Ventures

    HMVL specializes in the printing and publication of newspapers and periodicals.

    Internet first media
    Website
13 companies in India
Mobile reach

Top 10 internet first media apps from India

The most-installed Android apps published by internet first media companies headquartered in India — 749.1M installs between them. 292 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

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Dailyhunt - News & Magazines

by Dailyhunt

Installs292.1M
Rating4.662.7M ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
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CREX - Just Cricket

by CREX

Installs101.1M
Rating4.51555K ratings
Installs, year on year+23%
Last updatedJun 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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Way2News Daily News App

by Way2News

Installs71.0M
Rating4.771.2M ratings
Installs, year on year+16%
Last updatedMay 2026
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Newspoint: Public News App

by Newspoint

Installs56.3M
Rating4.02147K ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
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TOI English Breaking News App

by Indiatimes

Installs48.0M
Rating4.14614K ratings
Installs, year on year+6%
Last updatedJun 2026
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Lokal: AI Status & Updates

by Lokal

Installs40.0M
Rating4.15125K ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
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CricHeroes-Cricket Scoring App

by CricHeroes

Installs27.3M
Rating4.49341K ratings
Installs, year on year+42%
Last updatedJun 2026
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ESPNcricinfo - Live Cricket

by ESPN Cricinfo

Installs24.2M
Rating4.78353K ratings
Installs, year on year+15%
Last updatedMay 2026
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EverMerge: Fantasy Merge Games

by JetSynthesys

Installs17.1M
Rating4.37480K ratings
Installs, year on year+8%
Last updatedMay 2026
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The business behind the activity

Internet first media financials in India

Revenue, profit and growth from the filed annual accounts of 238 internet first media companies in India for FY24-25 — 333 of the 2,761 companies on this page file accounts with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The five largest earn 57% of the revenue, so medians describe the typical company better than totals.

combined revenue, FY24-25₹8,178.87 cr

238 companies filing accounts

combined net profit₹434.37 cr

5.3% aggregate margin

are profitable49%

117 of 238 companies

median revenue~₹1.8 cr

the typical company

median revenue growth+1%

into FY24-25

earned by the top five57%

revenue concentration

Six-year view

Combined revenue of filing companies

₹7,264.29 crFY19-20222 filers
₹6,299.84 crFY20-21242 filers
₹8,141.50 crFY21-22249 filers
₹10,202.18 crFY22-23266 filers
₹8,723.97 crFY23-24255 filers
₹8,178.87 crFY24-25238 filers

The number of companies filing changes each year; the three-year cohort below compares like with like.

Like-for-like

The same 219 companies over three years

+7%
FY22-23₹7,619.00 cr−₹606.80 cr net
FY23-24₹7,678.36 cr−₹310.19 cr net
FY24-25₹8,117.49 cr₹431.95 cr net

Companies with accounts for all three years, so growth is not an artefact of who filed.

Scale and profit

Bigger companies are far more often profitable

Under ₹1 cr10339% profitable
₹1–10 cr8051% profitable
₹10–100 cr4060% profitable
₹100–1,000 cr1275% profitable
Over ₹1,000 cr3100% profitable

Companies by FY24-25 revenue. Bars show how many companies sit in each band.

Momentum

How fast revenue moved into FY24-25

Shrinking110
0–20%45
20–50%26
50–100%18
Doubled+30

229 companies with accounts for both years; median growth +1%.

Profitability

Profit is concentrated at the top

117profitable
121loss-making
5.3%aggregate margin
-0.6%median margin

The aggregate margin is pulled up by a few large filers; the median shows the typical company.

Growth leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Fastest growing, FY24-25

CompanyGrowthRevenue
J.H.V. SugarJ H V SUGAR LIMITED₹18.52 cr
InvestorZoneIZUZ CONSULTANCY PRIVATE LIMITED+190%₹405.52 cr
PixoraPRIMETRACE TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED+145%₹146.72 cr
FinshotsTacterial Consulting Private Limited
ExhibitExhibit Technologies Private Limited+64%
Curly TalesCURLY TALES DIGITAL MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Profit leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Highest net margins, FY24-25

CompanyMarginRevenue
News Street LivePSN MEDICARE PRIVATE LIMITED
FinshotsTacterial Consulting Private Limited
Vijaya KarnatakaMETROPOLITAN MEDIA COMPANY LIMITED31.9%₹319.79 cr
NazaraNazara Technologies Limited27.8%₹100.86 cr
Times InternetTIMES INTERNET LIMITED17.9%₹1,398.36 cr
Lokmat, Lokmat MediaLOKMAT MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED17.5%₹741.71 cr
Inside the industry

Sub-sectors compared, FY24-25

Sub-sectorCompaniesRevenueMedian revenueProfitableMargin
Internet first media203₹7,800.56 cr~₹1.9 cr52%5.4%
Sports tech10₹52.52 cr~₹2.6 cr50%-20.4%
Leaders

Largest internet first media companies by revenue, FY24-25

Company · legal entityRevenueNet resultMarginGrowth
Times InternetTIMES INTERNET LIMITED₹1,398.36 cr₹250.54 cr17.9%+0%
Malayala ManoramaThe Malayala Manorama Co Private Limited₹1,064.45 cr₹17.51 cr1.6%-4%
The LallantopT.V. TODAY NETWORK LIMITED.₹1,038.73 cr₹74.83 cr7.2%+7%
Lokmat, Lokmat MediaLOKMAT MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED₹741.71 cr₹129.77 cr17.5%+1%
LivemintHT DIGITAL STREAMS LIMITED₹450.29 cr₹38.28 cr8.5%+8%
InvestorZoneIZUZ CONSULTANCY PRIVATE LIMITED₹405.52 cr₹11.57 cr2.9%+190%
Vijaya KarnatakaMETROPOLITAN MEDIA COMPANY LIMITED₹319.79 cr₹102.10 cr31.9%+1%
Music PlusTM VENTURES PRIVATE LIMITED₹180.23 cr₹12.32 cr6.8%+20%
Kanak NewsEASTERN MEDIA LIMITED₹172.66 cr₹6.97 cr+1%
Bhaskar LiveBHASKAR PRAKASHAN PVT LTD₹168.94 cr₹15.32 cr9.1%-6%
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Standalone annual accounts filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Brands that share one legal entity are shown together and counted once.

Industry landscape report

Accounting and Tax Software Industry Landscape of India

The financials above are one chapter. The full internet first media landscape of India maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.

  • Market map of every sub-sector
  • Funding & company formation by year
  • Revenue, profit & financial strength
  • Digital footprint: traffic, apps, releases
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Capital & corporate activity

Internet first media funding and M&A across India

358 recorded equity rounds have gone to 3,399 internet first media companies in India — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how India compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months1

US$1.00m

equity rounds, last 24 months6

US$3.35m

raised over five yearsUS$1.55bn

84 rounds in India

M&A deals, India69

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into internet first media in India

amount rounds
$131m201847
$110m201936
$367m202024
$408m202127
$1.1bn202225
$19m202317
$21m20249
$3.4m20256

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2022, with US$1.10bn across 25 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$1.77m13 rounds · median US$81k
SeedUS$29.84m46 rounds · median US$456k
Series AUS$62.52m14 rounds · median US$3.52m
Series BUS$34.29m7 rounds · median US$3.03m
Series CUS$13.69m1 rounds · median US$13.69m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Social platformsUS$1.41bn8 rounds · 4 companies
Internet first mediaUS$79.63m47 rounds · 33 companies
Mobile gamingUS$32.97m5 rounds · 2 companies
Mom & baby careUS$13.72m4 rounds · 2 companies
Sports techUS$7.75m9 rounds · 7 companies
Internet first insurance platformsUS$5.05m3 rounds · 1 companies
Auto e-commerce & contentUS$685k3 rounds · 2 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in India

68Acquisition
1Merger

Most active acquirers

  1. Nazara technologies37
  2. Axana Estates LLP7
  3. Emami2
  4. Na2
  5. Sportskeeda2

Most acquired or merged

  1. Nazara technologies10
  2. Madison world8
  3. Afk gaming4
  4. Incnut digital2
  5. Curve digital2

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

Internet first media funding in India

84 internet first media companies in India have recorded equity funding, US$2.48bn in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in India

Meet the people behind internet first media companies in India. 884 of 2,761 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

Explore India internet first media companies by sub-sector

The most common specialisations among internet first media companies in India. Open a company to see what it sells, who runs it and how far it has come.

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