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The Madhya Pradesh edition · 2026

Media & Entertainmentcompanies in Madhya Pradesh

Production, news & digital media, OTT & video, gaming & sports, social & music and more: the companies building media & entertainment in Madhya Pradesh, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

216 company profiles18 with reported revenue2 with recorded fundingOctober 2026 edition
Madhya Pradesh · Photo: Wikimedia Commons (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0)

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: 181 M&A deals · 67 funding rounds · 40 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&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 · 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&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 parent company of ImagiNxt

Republic Media Network announced the acquisition of an equity stake in the parent company of ImagiNxt, underscoring its commitment to support emerging institutions that are driving…

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
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 Madhya Pradesh, by funding and team

Few media & entertainment companies in Madhya Pradesh publish revenue, so this list compares what is on record instead: recorded equity funding, team size, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below lead on recorded funding and team size among 216 active companies.

Showing 25 of 50

Media networks focused on content marketing

Internet first media
US$444kAngel · Oct 2018
12+180% 12 mo to Jun 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / E-commerce - service
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months

AI-powered digital ecosystem that seamlessly integrates social networking, creator monetization, social commerce, digital advertising, and community-driven platform

Social platforms
US$113kSeed · Nov 2025
69LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Dainik Bhaskar Group is an Indian print media company that brings breaking news in Hindi on national, international, sports, and more.

Internet first media
—None recorded
9,120recorded
Advertising / Sponsorship
68 yr1958
—No postings tracked

Digital platform offering multi category news

Internet first media
—None recorded
564-2% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Advertising / Sponsorship
30 yr1996
0none in 3 months

Provider of software & mobile application development, and system integration services

It services
—None recorded
489+36% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Fee-for-service
14 yr2012
2postings · last posted Sep 2026

Developer of custom software applications and web-based solutions for businesses

Film & tv studios
—None recorded
124LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / E-commerce - service
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months

Provider of film production services

Film & tv studios
—None recorded
156-6% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
36 yr1990
0none in 3 months

AI-based solution for online journalism

Internet first media
—None recorded
8-36% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Subscription
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Online platform publishing business-related news

Internet first media
—None recorded
2LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / E-commerce - service
4 yr2022
—No postings tracked

Platform offering storytelling-related content

Ott video
—None recorded
63LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months · last posted Oct 2025

Online startup listing and discovery platform

Internet first media
—None recorded
—Not available
Subscription
11 yr2015
—No postings tracked

Provider of a spiritual networking app

Social platforms
—None recorded
4LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
3 yr2023
0none in 3 months

Platform offering to stream TV channels

Ott video
—None recorded
—Not available
Subscription
22 yr2004
0none in 3 months

Online platform to publish content

Book tech
—None recorded
1LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Online social platform for sharing content

Digital publishing platforms
—None recorded
13LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months

Online platform providing multi-category news

Internet first media
—None recorded
35LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Sponsorship
19 yr2007
0none in 3 months

Digital information portal for farmers

Crop tech
—None recorded
8LinkedIn · Jul 2026
E-commerce - product / Physical commerce
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Music learning platform for music learners

Music tech
—None recorded
—Not available
Subscription
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Online platform providing multi-category news

Internet first media
—None recorded
18LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Affiliate marketing
18 yr2008
0none in 3 months

Online news aggregator providing content related to entertainment

Internet first media
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Sponsorship
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Online photographer marketplace and community

Online photos
—None recorded
—Not available
Subscription
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

IGaming and casino software development company focused on delivering business value through technology

Gambling tech
—None recorded
—Not available
Fee-for-service
10 yr2016
—No postings tracked

Online platform for sharing stories and entertainment content

Internet first media
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Commission on transaction
12 yr2014
—No postings tracked

Online news portal based out of India

Internet first media
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Affiliate marketing
12 yr2014
—No postings tracked

Provider of film production, video production, and line production services

Film & tv studios
—None recorded
10LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
10 yr2016
—No postings tracked
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Explore media & entertainment companies in Madhya Pradesh by what you are looking for

Browse media production companies, news and digital media platforms, and film studios based in Madhya Pradesh. Find media & entertainment companies in Madhya Pradesh across OTT, gaming, publishing and music.

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Media production companies & film studiosNews portals & digital media companiesOTT & video streaming platformsGaming, sports media & online betting companiesSocial platforms, music & photo companiesBook, e-book & publishing companies

Media production companies & film studios

Film, video and content production houses and studios.

  1. Digiana Industries

    Provider of film production services

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  2. Scrollx

    Provider of end credit design and rendering solutions for film and project closing credits

    Tech for film & tv
    Website
  3. Green Web Solutions

    Developer of custom software applications and web-based solutions for businesses

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  4. Soch Films

    Provider of film production, video production, and line production services

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  5. Mizsaindiamedia

    Provider of video production, digital marketing, and content creation services

    Film & tv studios
    Website
27 companies in Madhya Pradesh

News portals & digital media companies

Online news publishers and internet-first media platforms.

  1. Bhaskar Live

    Provider of multi category news

    Internet first media
    Website
  2. Vatsana Technologies

    Media networks focused on content marketing

    Internet first media
    See in list
  3. BetaPage

    Online startup listing and discovery platform

    Internet first media
    See in list
  4. Newzera

    AI-based solution for online journalism

    Internet first media
    See in list
  5. Dainik Bhaskar Group Of Publication

    Dainik Bhaskar Group is an Indian print media company that brings breaking news in Hindi on national, international, sports, and more.

    Internet first media
    See in list

OTT & video streaming platforms

Platforms for streaming movies, series and TV channels online.

  1. Dangal Play

    Platform offering to stream TV channels

    Ott video
    See in list
  2. The Blunt

    Platform offering storytelling-related content

    Ott video
    See in list
  3. Bansal News

    Online platform providing multi-category news

    Tv networks
    Website
  4. Shrilakshmienterprises.com

    Online platform offering to stream movies and series

    Ott video
    Website
  5. Fast Video Downloader

    App-based platform for video streaming and download

    Ott video
    Website
11 companies in Madhya PradeshAll 376 ott video companies in India →

Gaming, sports media & online betting companies

Game developers, cricket and sports media, and online gaming platforms.

  1. RUMMY

    Online gambling platform offering multi-category casino games

    Gambling tech
    Website
  2. Tecpinion

    IGaming and casino software development company focused on delivering business value through technology

    Gambling tech
    See in list
  3. WebMobril Gaming Studioz

    Provider of game development services

    Services for gaming
    See in list
  4. Cricadium

    Digital cricket news platform

    Internet first media
    See in list
  5. Cricketkeeda

    Online platform offering cricket news

    Sports tech
    See in list
18 companies in Madhya PradeshAll 179 gambling tech companies in India →

Social platforms, music & photo companies

Social networks, music tech and photo-sharing platforms.

  1. Talkfever

    AI-powered digital ecosystem that seamlessly integrates social networking, creator monetization, social commerce, digital advertising, and community-driven platform

    Social platforms
    See in list
  2. Fret Digital

    Digital music distribution platform

    Music tech
    Website
  3. Acousterr

    Music learning platform for music learners

    Music tech
    See in list
  4. Ishtdev

    Provider of a spiritual networking app

    Social platforms
    See in list
  5. Wiraa

    Social platform for professionals to connect

    Social platforms
    See in list

Book, e-book & publishing companies

Online book retailers, audiobook and self-publishing platforms.

  1. VoiceVerso

    Online platform to publish content

    Book tech
    See in list
  2. Audicate

    Platform offering solutions for audiobooks

    Book tech
    See in list
  3. Kitaab Kart

    Online book retailer

    Book tech
    Website
  4. B3books

    Online book retail platform

    Book tech
    Website
  5. Omisha Jewels

    Retailer of books, eBooks, and related media across multiple categories

    Book tech
    Website
30 companies in Madhya PradeshAll 311 book tech companies in India →

Media & entertainment startups in Madhya Pradesh

Recently founded media and entertainment companies in Madhya Pradesh.

  1. Fret Digital

    Digital music distribution platform

    Music tech
    Website
  2. Quink Post

    Online social platform for sharing content

    Digital publishing platforms
    See in list
  3. Scrollx

    Provider of end credit design and rendering solutions for film and project closing credits

    Tech for film & tv
    Website
  4. Ishtdev

    Provider of a spiritual networking app

    Social platforms
    See in list
  5. Parte Group

    Online platform publishing business-related news

    Internet first media
    See in list
52 companies in Madhya Pradesh

Media & entertainment companies hiring in Madhya Pradesh

Media and entertainment companies in Madhya Pradesh with open jobs.

  1. GAMMASTACK

    Provider of software & mobile application development, and system integration services

    It services
    See in list
  2. The Blunt

    Platform offering storytelling-related content

    Ott video
    See in list
  3. Wiraa

    Social platform for professionals to connect

    Social platforms
    See in list
  4. enterr10 television

    Enterr10 Television is an broadcasting company engaged in broadcasting media and entertainment television content in India.

    Film & tv studios
    Website
  5. Creato

    Platform to assist users in creating content for social media

    Online photos
    Website
5 companies in Madhya Pradesh
Mobile reach

Top 10 media & entertainment apps from Madhya Pradesh

The most-installed Android apps published by media & entertainment companies headquartered in Madhya Pradesh — 21.2M installs between them. 31 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 10
1

Dangal Play: TV, Movies & more

by Dangal Play

Installs14.1M
Rating3.622K ratings
Last updatedApr 2026
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2

IPO Ji: Apply IPO & Allotment

by IPO Ji

Installs1.8M
Rating4.7842K ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
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3

NaiDunia Hindi News & Epaper

by Naidunia

Installs1.7M
Rating4.0911K ratings
Installs, year on year+18%
Last updatedApr 2026
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4

Audicate -Audiobooks for Exams

by Audicate

Installs1.3M
Rating—
Installs, year on year+102%
Last updatedOct 2025
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5

CitizenCOP

by CitizenCOP

Installs847K
Rating3.676K ratings
Installs, year on year+10%
Last updatedJan 2026
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The business behind the activity

Media & Entertainment financials in Madhya Pradesh

Revenue, profit and growth from the filed annual accounts of 18 media & entertainment companies in Madhya Pradesh for FY24-25 — 20 of the 216 companies on this page file accounts with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The five largest earn 99% of the revenue, so medians describe the typical company better than totals.

combined revenue, FY24-25₹817.63 cr

18 companies filing accounts

combined net profit₹116.67 cr

14.3% aggregate margin

are profitable61%

11 of 18 companies

median revenue~₹75 lakh

the typical company

median revenue growth-1%

into FY24-25

earned by the top five99%

revenue concentration

Six-year view

Combined revenue of filing companies

₹728.34 crFY19-209 filers
₹481.83 crFY20-2112 filers
₹523.42 crFY21-2212 filers
₹740.54 crFY22-2315 filers
₹853.73 crFY23-2418 filers
₹817.63 crFY24-2518 filers

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

Like-for-like

The same 13 companies over three years

+10%
FY22-23₹740.35 cr₹72.12 cr net
FY23-24₹853.05 cr₹87.16 cr net
FY24-25₹816.86 cr₹116.94 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 cr1145% profitable
₹1–10 cr475% profitable
₹10–100 cr1100% profitable
₹100–1,000 cr2100% profitable
Over ₹1,000 cr0—

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

Momentum

How fast revenue moved into FY24-25

Shrinking8
0–20%2
20–50%0
50–100%1
Doubled+5

16 companies with accounts for both years; median growth -1%.

Profitability

Profit is concentrated at the top

11profitable
7loss-making
14.3%aggregate margin
1.0%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
Digiana IndustriesDIGIANA INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED+4%₹52.56 cr
Dangal PlayENTER 10 TELEVISION PRIVATE LIMITED-5%₹581.89 cr
Bhaskar LiveBHASKAR PRAKASHAN PVT LTD-6%₹168.94 cr
Profit leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Highest net margins, FY24-25

CompanyMarginRevenue
Dangal PlayENTER 10 TELEVISION PRIVATE LIMITED17.5%₹581.89 cr
Bhaskar LiveBHASKAR PRAKASHAN PVT LTD₹168.94 cr
Digiana IndustriesDIGIANA INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED0.3%₹52.56 cr
Leaders

Largest media & entertainment companies by revenue, FY24-25

Company · legal entityRevenueNet resultMarginGrowth
Dangal PlayENTER 10 TELEVISION PRIVATE LIMITED₹581.89 cr₹101.76 cr17.5%-5%
Bhaskar LiveBHASKAR PRAKASHAN PVT LTD₹168.94 cr₹15.32 cr-6%
Digiana IndustriesDIGIANA INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED₹52.56 cr₹15.02 lakh0.3%+4%
GAMMASTACKGAMMASTACK SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED₹4.75 cr₹26.24 lakh5.5%+165%
Vatsana TechnologiesVATSANA TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED₹2.14 cr−₹45.83 lakh-21.4%-33%
Carina SoftlabsCARINA SOFTLABS PRIVATE LIMITED₹1.92 cr₹4.24 lakh-27%
KisaanHelpLineKH24 AGRO VENTURE PRIVATE LIMITED₹1.74 cr₹4.01 lakh2.3%>10×
TalkfeverTalkfever Social Media Limited₹90.99 lakh₹3.38 lakh3.7%+200%
The BluntDRAMASHOP MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED₹78.23 lakh−₹27.83 lakh-35.6%-42%
News TrackNEWS TRACK INFOMEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED₹72.52 lakh₹8.61 lakh11.9%+102%
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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

Media & Entertainment Industry Landscape of India

The financials above are one chapter. The full media & entertainment landscape of Madhya Pradesh 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
Read the media & entertainment landscape of Madhya Pradesh
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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 Madhya Pradesh compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months19

US$49.49m

equity rounds, last 24 months79

US$213.15m

raised over five yearsUS$5.58bn

555 rounds in India

M&A deals, India181

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

140Acquisition
39Merger
1Buyout

Most active acquirers

  1. Nazara technologies37
  2. Axana Estates LLP7
  3. Saregama6
  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.

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Founders and momentum in Madhya Pradesh

Meet the people behind media & entertainment companies in Madhya Pradesh. 51 of 216 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

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