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The India edition · 2026

Media & Entertainmentcompanies in India

Film & TV, news & publishing, OTT & streaming, social & creator, gaming & sports and more: the companies building media & entertainment in India, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

8,884 company profiles1,348 with reported revenue421 with recorded fundingSeptember 2026 edition
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Recent media & entertainment business events in India

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 12,633 media & entertainment companies in India, last 24 months: 184 M&A deals · 68 funding rounds · 43 Contracts · 22 launches. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Jun 2026.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Meesho acquires Kirana club

The renowned e-commerce company Meesho has acquired the platform 'Kirana Club' which serves small retailers. The deal of around ₹202 crore has given the opportunity to the existing…

Small retailers
LaunchUnite8 Sports

Zee entertainment enterprises

Zee Entertainment Enterprises has launched its Unite8 Sports television network.

Television network
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&AMerger · Announced

NDL Ventures acquires HLFL

The proposed Scheme of Merger by Absorption involves HLFL - the transferor company - being absorbed into NDL Ventures Limited, the transferee company, under Sections 230 to 232 of the…

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&ABuyout · Completed

Lionsgate Play management acquires Lionsgate play

Streaming platform Lionsgate Play, which recently transitioned from Lionsgate ownership to a management-led buyout led by long-time executive Rohit Jain

Streaming
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Universal Music India acquires Excel entertainment

Universal Music India kicked off 2026 by acquiring a 30% stake in Bollywood production house Excel Entertainment in a deal that valued the company at approximately $267 million.

M&ACompleted

Primary Wave Music acquires Times music

Primary Wave Music made a strategic investment in Times Music in April 2023, forming what The Wall Street Journal reported at the time was a joint venture valued at over $100 million.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Zühlke Group acquires Nxt digital

Zühlke and "nxt digital" have been working together successfully since 2024, according to a message from Wednesday. The acquisition is aimed at generating sustainable growth for both…

Financial Services
FundingPre-seed

Calibre

Health tech startup Calibre has raised $3.3 million in pre-seed funding, led by Amino Collective.

Health tech
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Zühlke acquires Nxt digital

Zühlke has announced the acquisition of nxt digital, a boutique advisory firm specialising in digital transformation for the financial services industry.

Financial Services Advisory
ContractService

Amagi · client: Accuweather

Amagi has completed a major broadcast modernisation project for AccuWeather, moving the weather service from traditional broadcast infrastructure to a cloud-based system covering both…

Broadcast technology
FundingStrategic investment

Phantom Digital Effects

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) on April 17, 2026, announced a strategic investment of up to Rs 116 crore in Phantom Digital Effects, a visual effects and animation studio.

Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics
LaunchAdFlow Orchestrator

Amagi

Amagi has announced the launch of AdFlow Orchestrator, an intelligent advertising and stream event management system designed to address monetization challenges in the growing Free…

Intelligent advertising and stream event management system
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Oportun acquires Digit

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

Fintech
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Exotel acquires Dubverse

Exotel has acquired the core team of voice AI startup Dubverse

Telecommunications
ContractTechnology

Dubverse · client: Exotel

Exotel has acqui-hired the core team of voice AI startup Dubverse, including co-founders Anuja Dhawan and Varshul Gupta, to focus on conversational intelligence.

Voice AI
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
LaunchMyToonz

Toonz media group

Toonz Media Group has announced the launch of MyToonz, its dedicated FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming Television) channel, on LG Electronics India smart TVs.

FAST channel
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
FundingDebt refinancing

Star entertainment

Star Entertainment has executed a binding commitment letter with WhiteHawk Capital Partners for a three-year refinancing of the group’s debt, covering existing obligations and providing…

Funding

Grapevine

Grapevine raised $4.1 million in a funding round led by Kae Capital and Peak XV Partners, with participation from Ronnie Screwvala’s family office.

Investors Kae capital, Peak xv partners, Ronnie Screwvala’s family office
Professional Networking
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Skybridge acquires Baba arts

Skybridge Interactive LLP has announced an open offer to acquire equity shares of Baba Arts Limited Limited under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of…

Producing, developing, and exhibiting digital systems for pre-production, post-production, and software for commercial films, TV serials, and digital broadcasting channels
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Republic Media Network acquires Na

Republic Media Network has announced the acquisition of an equity stake in the parent company of ImagiNxt.

Media
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Republic Media Network acquires ImagiNxt

Republic Media Network announced the acquisition of an equity stake in the parent company of ImagiNxt.

LaunchAI-driven film production studio

Abundantia entertainment

content studio Abundantia Entertainment teamed up its Ai-powered storytelli­ng division aion with global AI video technology leader, Invideo, to launch an Ai-driven film production studio.

Film Production Studio

Media & Entertainment companies in India, by revenue

Browse media & entertainment 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 1,348 media & entertainment 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

Live TV streaming application

Ott video
₹98,689.00 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
1-89% 12 mo to Aug 2020recorded Aug 2020
21 yr2005
0none in 3 months

Platform providing listings for movies, dining, events, sports, and concerts

Online event ticketing
₹55,760.00 crFY 2025-26
+162%2025–2026
—Not available
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months

Provider of lottery services in the industry

Gambling tech
₹22,965.52 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
317+4% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
35 yr1991
0none in 3 months

Provider of media broadcasting services

Film & tv studios
₹21,871.00 crFY 2024-25
+7%2024–2025
2,421LinkedIn · Jul 2026
2 yr2024
32postings · last posted Sep 2026

Online platform providing multi-category news

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

Official website of entertainment company

Film & tv studios
₹8,417.50 crFY 2024-25
-4%2024–2025
3,388-2% 12 mo to Feb 2024recorded Feb 2024
34 yr1992
0none in 3 months

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

Provider of streaming service for television shows, movies, and sports

Ott video
₹6,459.43 crFY 2024-25
-4%2024–2025
1,287+3% 12 mo to Aug 2024recorded Aug 2024
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months

Producer & distributor of feature films

Film & tv studios
₹5,299.86 crFY 2024-25
-34%2024–2025
2,550+8% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
19 yr2007
0none in 3 months

Provider of television channels and programming

Tv networks
₹4,712.60 crFY 2024-25
-2%2024–2025
3,750recorded
33 yr1993
0none in 3 months

Provider of DTH and TV broadcasting services

Tv broadcasting services
₹4,327.07 crFY 2023-24
Not reported
5,740+7% 12 mo to Jul 2023LinkedIn · Jul 2026
25 yr2001
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

End-to-end post-production service provider

Tech for film & tv
₹3,825.50 crFY 2024-25
Not reported
20-5% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
29 yr1997
0none in 3 months

Multi system operator providing cable TV and internet service.

Tv broadcasting services
₹3,507.23 crFY 2024-25
+8%2024–2025
2,573-55% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
20 yr2006
4postings · last posted Aug 2026

Provider of live lottery results and historical data analysis tools

Gambling tech
₹2,766.21 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
3,428-6% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
30 yr1996
0none in 3 months

Provider of multilingual national news through digital platforms

Tv networks
₹2,267.78 crFY 2023-24
+6%2023–2024
1,131recorded
7 yr2019
1postings · last posted Sep 2026

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

Satellite Broadcast and DTH TV distribution.

Tv broadcasting services
₹1,875.79 crFY 2023-24
Not reported
4,934-16% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
23 yr2003
5postings · last posted Aug 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

Subscription-based OTT platform

Ott video
₹1,707.79 crFY 2024-25
+8%2024–2025
797-19% 12 mo to Aug 2024recorded Aug 2024
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Provider of a leading Indian film production and distribution company with a legacy, offering a slate of bollywood films and managing global distribution

Film & tv studios
₹1,525.57 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
2+0% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
56 yr1970
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Provider of cable and satellite distribution services

Tv broadcasting services
₹1,593.95 crFY 2024-25
-15%2024–2025
328-16% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
38 yr1988
0none in 3 months

Online platform offering membership-based deals and discounts on multi-category products and services

Ott video
₹1,441.33 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
15LinkedIn · Jul 2026
9 yr2017
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

Provider of an online platform for playing rummy games and activities

Gambling tech
₹1,463.32 crFY 2024-25
+24%2024–2025
—Not available
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Subscription-based satellite TV service provider

Tv broadcasting services
₹1,387.17 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
1,750+1435% vs previous recordrecorded
19 yr2007
—No postings tracked
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Explore media & entertainment companies in India by what you are looking for

Browse media & entertainment companies in India, from film and TV production companies to OTT streaming, music and news. Find media entertainment startups and companies that are hiring.

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Film, TV & media production companiesOnline news portals & digital publishersOTT, video streaming & music platformsSocial & short-video platformsGaming, sports & fantasy entertainmentBooks, audio stories & event ticketing

Film, TV & media production companies

Production houses, studios, broadcasters and post-production services.

  1. Jiostar

    Provider of media broadcasting services

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  2. Zee

    Official website of entertainment company

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  3. Viacom18 Movies

    Producer & distributor of feature films

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  4. Prime Focus

    End-to-end post-production service provider

    Tech for film & tv
    See in list
  5. Yash Raj Films

    Provider of a leading Indian film production and distribution company with a legacy, offering a slate of bollywood films and managing global distribution

    Film & tv studios
    See in list

Online news portals & digital publishers

News websites, digital publishers and vernacular content platforms.

  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. Nazara

    Provider of diversified gaming and sports media platform

    Mobile gaming
    See in list
  4. Times Internet

    Operator of digital news platforms and financial technology service applications

    Internet first media
    See in list
  5. Malayala Manorama

    Operator of a Malayalam news portal

    Internet first media
    See in list

OTT, video streaming & music platforms

Video and music streaming, podcasts and radio.

  1. JioTV

    Live TV streaming application

    Ott video
    See in list
  2. SonyLIV

    Provider of streaming service for television shows, movies, and sports

    Ott video
    See in list
  3. Discovery Plus

    Subscription-based OTT platform

    Ott video
    See in list
  4. Watcho

    Mobile-based platform for streaming movies and series

    Ott video
    See in list
  5. Amagi

    Provider of cloud-based solutions for broadcast, streaming, and CTV advertising

    Tech for traditional advertising
    See in list

Social & short-video platforms

Social networks, short video apps and photo tools for creators.

  1. VerSe

    Developer of a short-video platform and technology infrastructure

    Social platforms
    See in list
  2. ShareChat

    App-based social network platform for sharing media content

    Vernacular platforms
    See in list
  3. Onmo

    Developer of a mobile gaming platform integrating streaming, social, and esports

    Social platforms
    See in list
  4. Upscale.media

    AI-based photo editing platform

    Online photos
    Website
  5. Kutumb

    Provider of a platform for community engagement and social discussions

    Social platforms
    Website

Gaming, sports & fantasy entertainment

Online games, fantasy and sports media companies.

  1. Future Gaming

    Provider of lottery services in the industry

    Gambling tech
    See in list
  2. Nazara

    Provider of diversified gaming and sports media platform

    Mobile gaming
    See in list
  3. Rummytime

    Provider of an online platform for playing rummy games and activities

    Gambling tech
    See in list
  4. Ivy

    Provider of software development, game integrations & testing, and related services

    Services for gaming
    See in list
  5. Head Digital Works

    Provider of online skill-based gaming platforms

    Gambling tech
    See in list

Books, audio stories & event ticketing

Book platforms, audio stories and online event ticketing.

  1. Arihant Publications India

    Platform for buying books

    Book tech
    Website
  2. Pratilipi

    Online self-publishing and storytelling platform offering digital literature in multiple languages

    Book tech
    Website
  3. Om Books International

    Online book retailer

    Book tech
    Website
  4. eShabda

    Marketplace and digital publishing platform for Indian language books

    Vernacular platforms
    Website
  5. Imagitime

    Online retailer of personalized storybooks for children and adults

    Book tech
    Website

Media & entertainment startups in India

Newer media and entertainment companies founded in recent years.

  1. GTVBharat.com

    Online platform providing multi-category news

    Internet first media
    See in list
  2. Junglee Games

    Provider of an online poker gaming platform

    Gambling tech
    Website
  3. GARI

    Crypto-based social media platform

    Social platforms
    Website
  4. Brandscale Innovations

    Manufacturer of gaming accessories

    Internet first media
    Website
  5. Chaupal

    OTT platform offering movies and web series in regional languages

    Ott video
    Website
1549 companies in India

Media & entertainment companies hiring in India

Media and entertainment companies currently hiring.

  1. Jiostar

    Provider of media broadcasting services

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  2. Tata Play

    Provider of DTH and TV broadcasting services

    Tv broadcasting services
    See in list
  3. GTPL Hathway

    Multi system operator providing cable TV and internet service.

    Tv broadcasting services
    See in list
  4. ETV Bharat

    Provider of multilingual national news through digital platforms

    Tv networks
    See in list
  5. VerSe

    Developer of a short-video platform and technology infrastructure

    Social platforms
    See in list
33 companies in India

Listed media & entertainment companies in India

Publicly listed media and entertainment companies.

  1. Zee

    Official website of entertainment company

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  2. Sun TV Network

    Provider of television channels and programming

    Tv networks
    See in list
  3. Prime Focus

    End-to-end post-production service provider

    Tech for film & tv
    See in list
  4. GTPL Hathway

    Multi system operator providing cable TV and internet service.

    Tv broadcasting services
    See in list
  5. DishTV

    Satellite Broadcast and DTH TV distribution.

    Tv broadcasting services
    See in list
88 companies in India
Mobile reach

Top 10 media & entertainment apps from India

The most-installed Android apps published by media & entertainment companies headquartered in India — 4365.2M installs between them. 1,211 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 10
1

PLAYit-All in One Video Player

by PLAYit

Installs707.4M
Rating4.536.9M ratings
Installs, year on year+21%
Last updatedMay 2026
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ShareChat Status, Video & Live

by ShareChat

Installs602.8M
Rating4.173.9M ratings
Last updatedJun 2026
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3

JioSaavn - Music & Podcasts

by JioSaavn

Installs537.7M
Rating4.38.7M ratings
Installs, year on year+13%
Last updatedJun 2026
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JioTV: Live TV, Catch-Up & OTT

by JioTV

Installs515.0M
Rating4.063.9M ratings
Last updatedJun 2026
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5

Wynk Music: Hellotunes

by Wynk

Installs459.4M
Rating4.256.0M ratings
Installs, year on year+8%
Last updatedJan 2026
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ZEE5: Movies, TV Shows, Series

by Zee5

Installs407.3M
Rating4.052.9M ratings
Installs, year on year+15%
Last updatedJun 2026
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Sony LIV: Series, Shows, Movie

by SonyLIV

Installs330.7M
Rating3.212.0M ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
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8

Dailyhunt - News & Magazines

by Dailyhunt

Installs292.1M
Rating4.662.7M ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
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Josh - Live Calls & Chat

by Josh

Installs289.2M
Rating4.17984K ratings
Installs, year on year+6%
Last updatedApr 2026
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10

Pocket FM: Audio Series

by Pocket FM

Installs223.6M
Rating4.54.5M ratings
Installs, year on year+21%
Last updatedJun 2026
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The business behind the activity

Media & Entertainment financials in India

Revenue, profit and growth from the filed annual accounts of 1114 media & entertainment companies in India for FY24-25 — 1,537 of the 8,884 companies on this page file accounts with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The five largest earn 42% of the revenue, so medians describe the typical company better than totals.

combined revenue, FY24-25₹78,565.05 cr

1114 companies filing accounts

combined net profit₹5,018.66 cr

6.4% aggregate margin

are profitable47%

529 of 1114 companies

median revenue~₹1.6 cr

the typical company

median revenue growth+5%

into FY24-25

earned by the top five42%

revenue concentration

Six-year view

Combined revenue of filing companies

₹63,148.34 crFY19-20887 filers
₹64,930.29 crFY20-21969 filers
₹76,944.49 crFY21-221050 filers
₹116,915.38 crFY22-231143 filers
₹119,813.70 crFY23-241169 filers
₹78,565.05 crFY24-251114 filers

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

Like-for-like

The same 929 companies over three years

+12%
FY22-23₹61,484.63 cr−₹2,606.73 cr net
FY23-24₹65,696.43 cr₹1,765.92 cr net
FY24-25₹68,786.99 cr₹4,688.03 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 cr50130% profitable
₹1–10 cr30258% profitable
₹10–100 cr22564% profitable
₹100–1,000 cr7064% profitable
Over ₹1,000 cr1681% profitable

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

Momentum

How fast revenue moved into FY24-25

Shrinking462
0–20%172
20–50%116
50–100%94
Doubled+181

1025 companies with accounts for both years; median growth +5%.

Profitability

Profit is concentrated at the top

529profitable
583loss-making
6.4%aggregate margin
-0.8%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
KitabooBOOKIT DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED+563%₹56.28 cr
STAGESTAGE TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED₹112.74 cr
Voice ClubCAPSLOCK MARKETPLACES PRIVATE LIMITED+425%₹14.46 cr
Signi JewelsSIGNI JEWELS PRIVATE LIMITED+385%₹123.66 cr
GridlogicGRIDLOGIC GAMES PRIVATE LIMITED+381%
Profit leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Highest net margins, FY24-25

CompanyMarginRevenue
Prime FocusPrime Focus Limited310.8%₹59.81 cr
Jain TV, Jain StudiosJAIN STUDIOS LIMITED89.9%₹13.04 cr
GoldminesGOLDMINES TELEFILMS PRIVATE LIMITED50.9%₹492.18 cr
United MediaworksUnited Mediaworks Private Limited50.6%₹10.85 cr
Eagle PressEAGLE PRESS PRIVATE LIMITED
GSTVSHREYARTH AASPAS LIMITED43.8%₹28.04 cr
Inside the industry

Sub-sectors compared, FY24-25

Sub-sectorCompaniesRevenueMedian revenueProfitableMargin
Film & tv studios148₹16,217.55 cr~₹6.4 cr61%7.4%
Ott video88₹11,418.34 cr~₹1.9 cr53%3.7%
Online event ticketing19₹9,914.75 cr~₹77 lakh37%19.7%
Tv broadcasting services21₹8,998.46 cr~₹23.9 cr29%-10.8%
Gambling tech35₹8,478.43 cr~₹15.0 cr46%9.1%
Internet first media203₹7,800.56 cr~₹1.9 cr52%5.4%
Tv networks15₹5,898.31 cr~₹90.1 cr67%27.0%
Music tech40₹1,772.01 cr~₹63 lakh25%-4.5%
Leaders

Largest media & entertainment companies by revenue, FY24-25

Company · legal entityRevenueNet resultMarginGrowth
DistrictEternal Limited₹9,877.00 cr₹1,960.00 cr19.8%+31%
ZeeZEE ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES LIMITED₹7,904.20 cr₹701.30 cr8.9%-3%
SonyLIV, Sony Pictures NetworksCULVER MAX ENTERTAINMENT PRIVATE LIMITED₹6,338.39 cr₹456.47 cr7.2%-5%
Sun TV Network, Sun GroupSUN TV NETWORK LIMITED₹4,543.96 cr₹1,654.46 cr36.4%-2%
FortisFORTIS HOSPITALS LIMITED₹4,219.85 cr₹508.38 cr12.0%+15%
Tata PlayTATA PLAY LIMITED₹3,739.44 cr−₹428.27 cr-11.5%-7%
GTPL HathwayGTPL HATHWAY LIMITED₹2,223.00 cr₹47.80 cr2.2%—
Discovery PlusDISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS INDIA (PVT COMPANY WITH UNLIMITED LIABILITY)₹1,707.79 cr₹103.19 cr6.0%+8%
RummytimeRUMMYTIME TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED₹1,461.28 cr₹362.56 cr24.8%+24%
Times InternetTIMES INTERNET LIMITED
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Industry landscape report

Media & Entertainment Industry Landscape of India

The financials above are one chapter. The full media & entertainment 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
  • Hiring, skills & pay
  • Founders & leaders
  • News & sentiment
  • Where demand runs ahead of supply
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Capital & corporate activity

Media & Entertainment funding and M&A across India

1,589 recorded equity rounds have gone to 12,633 media & entertainment 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 months28

US$114.35m

equity rounds, last 24 months84

US$215.94m

raised over five yearsUS$5.58bn

555 rounds in India

M&A deals, India184

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into media & entertainment in India

amount rounds
$442m2018145
$455m2019139
$778m2020124
$1.4bn2021171
$3.6bn2022155
$145m202385
$183m202474
$154m202555
$45m202615

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2022, with US$3.60bn across 155 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$9.63m78 rounds · median US$63k
SeedUS$245.04m336 rounds · median US$439k
Series AUS$514.65m92 rounds · median US$3.20m
Series BUS$258.49m26 rounds · median US$10.00m
Series CUS$158.70m5 rounds · median US$25.00m
Series D+US$2.83bn14 rounds · median US$97.50m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Tv networksUS$1.76bn1 rounds · 1 companies
Social platformsUS$1.69bn134 rounds · 73 companies
Vernacular platformsUS$878.67m11 rounds · 5 companies
Tech for traditional advertisingUS$295.00m3 rounds · 1 companies
Book techUS$258.80m18 rounds · 9 companies
Ott videoUS$82.98m51 rounds · 24 companies
Film & tv studiosUS$81.94m21 rounds · 13 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in India

144Acquisition
38Merger
1Buyout

Most active acquirers

  1. Nazara technologies37
  2. Saregama7
  3. Axana Estates LLP7
  4. AUV Innovations LLP4
  5. Republic Media Network3

Most acquired or merged

  1. Nazara technologies10
  2. Madison world8
  3. Dharma productions8
  4. Tata play8
  5. Star entertainment6

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

Media & Entertainment funding in India

421 media & entertainment companies in India have recorded equity funding, US$8.13bn in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in India

Meet the people behind media & entertainment companies in India. 2,998 of 8,884 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

Explore India media & entertainment companies by sub-sector

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

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