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The Uttar Pradesh edition · 2026

Media & Entertainmentcompanies in Uttar Pradesh

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

784 company profiles105 with reported revenue24 with recorded fundingSeptember 2026 edition

Recent media & entertainment business events in Uttar Pradesh

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 1,034 media & entertainment companies in Uttar Pradesh, last 24 months: 14 M&A deals · 2 funding rounds. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Apr 2026.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Oportun acquires Digit

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

Fintech
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.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Jagran prakashan acquires Mid-Day newspaper

Newspaper giant Jagran Prakashan (JPL) has taken over Mid-Day newspaper a part of Mid-Day Multimedia (MML) Group.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Jagran prakashan acquires Indore

Jagran Prakashan has announced the acquisition of NaiDunia Media Limited, by acquiring the publishing house’s parent company Suvi Info Management (Indore). In a media note issued to the…

M&AAcquisition · Announced

AUV Innovations LLP acquires Zee Media Corporation

Late last month, on August 21, AUV Innovations LLP had also announced the acquisition of 1,00,00,000 equity shares of Zee Media Corporation making its shareholding in the firm over 5…

Media
M&AAcquisition · Announced

AUV Innovations LLP acquires Zee media

We wish to inform you that AUV Innovations LLP have acquired 1,00,00,000 shares of Zee Media Corporation Limited, a company listed on your stock exchange, on the 21st day of August, 2025.

Media
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Nazara subsidiary Nodwin acquires Afk gaming

Nazara subsidiary Nodwin acquires 93% stake in AFK gaming for $900,000

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Nazara Technologies-owned Nodwin Gaming acquires Afk gaming

Nazara Technologies-owned Nodwin Gaming has acquired an additional 93% stake in esports media company AFK Gaming for ₹7.6 crore ($900,000) through cash and equity swaps.

Esports Media
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Nodwin gaming acquires Afk gaming

Nodwin Gaming (Nodwin), a material subsidiary of Nazara Technologies, has on 18 December 2024, signed Share Purchase Agreement with AFK Gaming (AFK), Nishant Patel, Rakesh Ramchandran…

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Nikhil Kamath acquires Afk gaming

Nikhil Kamath’s stock involved in gaming and sports media platform has garnered attention following its acquisition of a 93 percent stake in AFK Gaming for Rs.7.6 crore.

Gaming and esports media company

Media & Entertainment companies in Uttar Pradesh, by revenue

Browse media & entertainment companies in Uttar Pradesh 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 105 media & entertainment companies in Uttar Pradesh 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

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 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

Fixed-line broadband and cable TV services provider

Tv broadcasting services
₹1,211.72 crFY 2024-25
-8%2024–2025
699-28% 12 mo to Mar 2023LinkedIn · Jul 2026
32 yr1994
0none in 3 months

Hindi news channel

Tv networks
₹1,176.76 crFY 2024-25
+6%2024–2025
894-13% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
27 yr1999
0none in 3 months

Mobile-based platform for streaming movies and series

Ott video
₹1,076.16 crFY 2024-25
-5%2024–2025
756-8% 12 mo to Feb 2024recorded Feb 2024
17 yr2009
0none in 3 months

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

Producer & distributor of news network

Film & tv studios
₹632.98 crFY 2024-25
-5%2024–2025
1,729-9% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
27 yr1999
0none in 3 months

Platform for buying books

Book tech
₹355.89 crFY 2023-24
Not reported
823-34% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
29 yr1997
2postings · last posted Sep 2026

Operator of a large-scale radio network and content creator

Film & tv studios
₹144.84 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
467+2% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
20 yr2006
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 television channels, radio networks, and media education

Tv networks
₹139.96 crFY 2024-25
+5%2024–2025
26-19% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
33 yr1993
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 social news platform

Internet first media
₹113.64 crFY 2024-25
+15%2024–2025
497-2% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

Online gambling platform offering rummy games

Gambling tech
₹98.54 crFY 2024-25
-24%2024–2025
143+44% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
22 yr2004
0none in 3 months

Developer of a fantasy sports platform for multiple sports

Gambling tech
₹98.51 crFY 2024-25
-56%2024–2025
48-8% 12 mo to Apr 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
17 yr2009
0none in 3 months

News content production, satellite broadcast and print publishing

Tv networks
₹88.84 crFY 2024-25
-47%2024–2025
375recorded
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months

Online news platform

Internet first media
₹80.40 crFY 2024-25
+17%2024–2025
652+3% 12 mo to Aug 2024recorded Aug 2024
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Online book retailer

Book tech
₹67.42 crFY 2024-25
+160%2024–2025
94LinkedIn · Jul 2026
17 yr2009
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Provider of cable television services

Tv broadcasting services
₹57.46 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
20+11% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
19 yr2007
—No postings tracked

Provider of software development firm handling programming, mathematical design, and quality assurance for games on mobile and web browsers

Services for gaming
₹54.61 crFY 2024-25
+7%2024–2025
161+9% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Online gambling platform offering poker games

Gambling tech
₹52.11 crFY 2024-25
+36%2024–2025
—Not available
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months

Online platform offering news updates and articles on various topics

Internet first media
₹46.96 crFY 2024-25
-48%2024–2025
—Not available
6 yr2020
0none in 3 months

Devotional TV channel

Tv networks
₹46.76 crFY 2024-25
-6%2024–2025
261LinkedIn · Jul 2026
31 yr1995
0none in 3 months

Online counselling platform for mental health support

Social platforms
₹36.54 crFY 2024-25
+120%2024–2025
425LinkedIn · Jul 2026
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months

Provider of multi-lingual news broadcasts and digital content

Tv networks
₹32.36 crFY 2024-25
+17%2024–2025
350-30% vs previous recordrecorded
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months
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Explore media & entertainment companies in Uttar Pradesh by what you are looking for

Find media and entertainment companies in Uttar Pradesh, including media production companies, news publishers and OTT platforms. You can also see media entertainment startups in Uttar Pradesh, listed companies and who is hiring.

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Media production companies, film & TV studiosNews portals, publishers & digital mediaOTT streaming, music & radio companiesOnline gaming, fantasy sports & sports mediaBook publishers, retailers & storytelling platformsSocial platforms & online communities

Media production companies, film & TV studios

Film, TV and video production houses and broadcasters.

  1. Zee Media

    Producer & distributor of news network

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  2. Reliance Broadcast

    Operator of a large-scale radio network and content creator

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  3. BAG Films and Media

    Provider of television channels, radio networks, and media education

    Tv networks
    See in list
  4. NewsNation Network

    News content production, satellite broadcast and print publishing

    Tv networks
    See in list
  5. WASP3D

    Content broadcast software solutions provider

    Tech for film & tv
    See in list

News portals, publishers & digital media

Online news portals, magazines and digital publishing platforms.

  1. Aaj Tak

    Hindi news channel

    Tv networks
    See in list
  2. The Lallantop

    Online news platform targeting Indian audience

    Internet first media
    See in list
  3. Inshorts

    Provider of summarized news articles across various categories and sources

    Internet first media
    See in list
  4. InvestorZone

    Online news portal focused on investment

    Internet first media
    See in list
  5. InUth

    Online social news platform

    Internet first media
    See in list

OTT streaming, music & radio companies

Video streaming, music, podcast and radio platforms.

  1. Watcho

    Mobile-based platform for streaming movies and series

    Ott video
    See in list
  2. Enveu

    SaaS-based solutions for OTT providers

    Ott video
    See in list
  3. Tape A Tale

    Online platform with personal audio stories

    Radio tech
    Website
  4. Flutin

    Peronalized playlist music streaming platform provider

    Music tech
    Website
  5. VideoReady

    Video management solutions provider for OTT platforms

    Ott video
    Website
80 companies in Uttar PradeshAll 376 ott video companies in India →

Online gaming, fantasy sports & sports media

Online gaming, rummy, fantasy and sports content platforms.

  1. Play Rummy

    Online gambling platform offering rummy games

    Gambling tech
    See in list
  2. First Games

    Developer of a fantasy sports platform for multiple sports

    Gambling tech
    See in list
  3. Chandni Hospital

    Provider of online platform offering slots, live casino, and sports betting

    Hospitals
    See in list
  4. Vapronix Web

    Developer of AI-powered mobile puzzle and quiz games

    Mobile gaming
    See in list
  5. RNGplay

    Casino games developer

    Gambling tech
    See in list

Book publishers, retailers & storytelling platforms

Book sellers, publishers and self-publishing or storytelling apps.

  1. Arihant Publications India

    Platform for buying books

    Book tech
    See in list
  2. Om Books International

    Online book retailer

    Book tech
    See in list
  3. Gaatha

    App-based storytelling platform allowing users to read and listen to multi-genre stories

    Book tech
    Website
  4. Pustakkosh Textbook Rental

    Online book rental platform

    Book tech
    Website
  5. NOGOZO

    Online platform allowing users to rent multi-genre books

    Book tech
    Website
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Social platforms & online communities

Social networks, community sites and video sharing platforms.

  1. P2E Pro

    Provider of a metaverse called Mayaa-verse

    Virtual reality
    See in list
  2. 10Times

    Event discovery and networking platform

    Online event ticketing
    See in list
  3. Vridhee

    AI based social learning platform for teachers and learners

    K-12 edtech
    See in list
  4. Youth Ki Awaaz

    Online crowdsourced media portal for social issues

    Social platforms
    Website
  5. Hire4Event

    Event management and equipment rental marketplace provider

    Events tech
    Website

Media & entertainment startups in Uttar Pradesh

Recently founded media and entertainment companies in Uttar Pradesh.

  1. JusticePoker

    Online gambling platform offering poker games

    Gambling tech
    See in list
  2. Clarity

    Online counselling platform for mental health support

    Social platforms
    See in list
  3. Electroride

    Online comparison platform for multiple categories of electric vehicles

    Electric vehicles
    See in list
  4. P2E Pro

    Provider of a metaverse called Mayaa-verse

    Virtual reality
    See in list
  5. HLIMATE INNOVATIONS

    Provider of a selfie camera and a photo editor app

    Mobile utility tools
    See in list
140 companies in Uttar Pradesh

Media & entertainment companies hiring in Uttar Pradesh

Media and entertainment companies in Uttar Pradesh with open roles.

  1. DishTV

    Satellite Broadcast and DTH TV distribution.

    Tv broadcasting services
    See in list
  2. Arihant Publications India

    Platform for buying books

    Book tech
    See in list
  3. Om Books International

    Online book retailer

    Book tech
    See in list
  4. Merkur Gaming India

    Provider of software development firm handling programming, mathematical design, and quality assurance for games on mobile and web browsers

    Services for gaming
    See in list
  5. Exchange4Media

    Digital publishing of news related to Indian marketing, media and advertising industry

    Internet first media
    See in list
22 companies in Uttar Pradesh

Listed media & entertainment companies in Uttar Pradesh

Publicly listed media and entertainment companies in Uttar Pradesh.

  1. DishTV

    Satellite Broadcast and DTH TV distribution.

    Tv broadcasting services
    See in list
  2. Dish TV India

    Provider of cable and satellite distribution services

    Tv broadcasting services
    See in list
  3. SITI Networks

    Fixed-line broadband and cable TV services provider

    Tv broadcasting services
    See in list
  4. Aaj Tak

    Hindi news channel

    Tv networks
    See in list
  5. Zee Media

    Producer & distributor of news network

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
13 companies in Uttar Pradesh
Mobile reach

Top 10 media & entertainment apps from Uttar Pradesh

The most-installed Android apps published by media & entertainment companies headquartered in Uttar Pradesh — 199.5M installs between them. 99 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 10
1

Hindi News:Aaj Tak Live TV App

by Aaj Tak

Installs120.9M
Rating4.58324K ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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2

Watcho:For Everything you love

by Watcho

Installs18.5M
Rating4.0835K ratings
Last updatedMar 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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3

Clarity: Feel Happy Again

by Clarity

Installs15.6M
Rating4.3688K ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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4

My DishTV

by DishTV

Installs13.2M
Rating3.24180K ratings
Installs, year on year+10%
Last updatedJun 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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5

d2h infinity: Recharge & Packs

by d2h

Installs9.7M
Rating3.1586K ratings
Last updatedJun 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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6

Moving Pictures & 3D pictures

by Imagix AI

Installs7.8M
Rating4.1777K ratings
Installs, year on year+8%
Last updatedApr 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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7

All Festivals, Suvichar, हिंदी

by MessageKaro

Installs5.5M
Rating4.223K ratings
Installs, year on year+2%
Last updatedOct 2023
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8

Republic World Digital

by Republic

Installs3.2M
Rating4.51113K ratings
Installs, year on year+12%
Last updatedAug 2025
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The business behind the activity

Media & Entertainment financials in Uttar Pradesh

Revenue, profit and growth from the filed annual accounts of 91 media & entertainment companies in Uttar Pradesh for FY24-25 — 118 of the 784 companies on this page file accounts with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The five largest earn 65% of the revenue, so medians describe the typical company better than totals.

combined revenue, FY24-25₹6,374.59 cr

91 companies filing accounts

combined net profit−₹1,010.72 cr

-15.9% aggregate margin

are profitable57%

52 of 91 companies

median revenue~₹3.1 cr

the typical company

median revenue growth+4%

into FY24-25

earned by the top five65%

revenue concentration

Six-year view

Combined revenue of filing companies

₹7,682.65 crFY19-2070 filers
₹7,313.92 crFY20-2172 filers
₹7,677.94 crFY21-2281 filers
₹7,239.76 crFY22-2388 filers
₹6,798.68 crFY23-2494 filers
₹6,374.59 crFY24-2591 filers

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

Like-for-like

The same 76 companies over three years

-10%
FY22-23₹6,918.80 cr−₹3,594.53 cr net
FY23-24₹6,398.23 cr−₹2,567.56 cr net
FY24-25₹6,231.99 cr−₹1,002.36 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 cr2945% profitable
₹1–10 cr2972% profitable
₹10–100 cr2458% profitable
₹100–1,000 cr743% profitable
Over ₹1,000 cr250% profitable

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

Momentum

How fast revenue moved into FY24-25

Shrinking39
0–20%24
20–50%6
50–100%7
Doubled+11

87 companies with accounts for both years; median growth +4%.

Profitability

Profit is concentrated at the top

52profitable
38loss-making
-15.9%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
InvestorZoneIZUZ CONSULTANCY PRIVATE LIMITED+190%₹405.52 cr
Om Books InternationalO.M. BOOKS FOUNDATION+160%₹67.42 cr
ClarityWE HEAL PRIVATE LIMITED+120%₹36.54 cr
ElectrorideGOENKA GREEN PRIVATE LIMITED
Janbhawna TimesJANBHAWNA TIMES PRIVATE LIMITED
JusticePokerFanmade11 Fantasy Sports Private Limited+36%₹52.11 cr
Profit leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Highest net margins, FY24-25

CompanyMarginRevenue
News Street LivePSN MEDICARE PRIVATE LIMITED40.1%₹46.96 cr
Play RummySKILLWIN TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED35.6%₹98.54 cr
Aaj TakLiving Media India Limited17.9%₹187.12 cr
BeebomBEEBOM MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
News9 PlusASSOCIATED BROADCASTING COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITED₹771.70 cr
Merkur Gaming IndiaMERKUR GAMING INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED10.2%₹45.31 cr
Inside the industry

Sub-sectors compared, FY24-25

Sub-sectorCompaniesRevenueMedian revenueProfitableMargin
Internet first media26₹1,867.11 cr~₹3.9 cr69%-1.1%
Ott video9₹1,866.42 cr~₹2.6 cr56%-10.3%
Tv broadcasting services6₹1,215.38 cr~₹32.0 cr17%-49.1%
Film & tv studios6₹468.71 cr~₹99 lakh50%-21.4%
Tv networks5₹392.31 cr~₹45.8 cr60%-4.8%
Social platforms7₹41.07 cr~₹15 lakh43%2.0%
Leaders

Largest media & entertainment companies by revenue, FY24-25

Company · legal entityRevenueNet resultMarginGrowth
WatchoDISH INFRA SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED₹1,076.16 cr−₹290.86 cr-27.0%-5%
The LallantopT.V. TODAY NETWORK LIMITED.₹1,038.73 cr₹74.83 cr7.2%+7%
News9 PlusASSOCIATED BROADCASTING COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITED₹771.70 cr₹98.47 cr
Dish TV India, DishTVDISH TV INDIA LIMITED₹768.24 cr−₹394.19 cr-51.3%-21%
Zee MediaZEE MEDIA CORPORATION LIMITED₹463.51 cr−₹100.35 cr-21.6%-3%
InvestorZoneIZUZ CONSULTANCY PRIVATE LIMITED₹405.52 cr₹11.57 cr2.9%+190%
SITI NetworksSITI NETWORKS LIMITED₹370.34 cr−₹195.41 cr-52.8%-17%
Aaj TakLiving Media India Limited₹187.12 cr₹33.55 cr17.9%+11%
InshortsInshorts India Advertising And Services Private Limited₹168.72 cr−₹124.87 cr-74.0%-8%
Play RummySKILLWIN TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED₹98.54 cr₹35.09 cr35.6%-24%
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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 Uttar 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 Uttar 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 Uttar Pradesh 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, Uttar Pradesh14

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 Uttar Pradesh

14Acquisition

Most active acquirers

  1. AUV Innovations LLP4
  2. Republic Media Network3
  3. Jagran prakashan2
  4. Nazara subsidiary Nodwin2
  5. Oportun1

Most acquired or merged

  1. Afk gaming4
  2. Zee Media Corporation2
  3. Zee media2
  4. Digit1
  5. Na1

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Media & Entertainment funding in Uttar Pradesh

24 media & entertainment companies in Uttar Pradesh have recorded equity funding, US$94.10m in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in Uttar Pradesh

Meet the people behind media & entertainment companies in Uttar Pradesh. 206 of 784 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

Explore Uttar Pradesh media & entertainment companies by sub-sector

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

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