WAVES-2025

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'India is rapidly becoming a creator nation': YouTube CEO Neal Mohan

At the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit 2025 in Mumbai, Neal Mohan highlights YouTube’s powerful role in India’s digital and creative revolution, pledging over ₹850 crore to fuel the next phase of creator-led growth.

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WAVES 2025: DD free dish expands to 381 channels, AIR reaches 98% masses, reveals MIB Statistical Handbook

Doordarshan Free Dish expanded from 33 channels in 2004 to 381 in 2025, while Direct-to-Home (DTH) services now cover 100% of India geographically. All India Radio (AIR) stations increased from 198 in 2000 to 591 in 2025, extending AIR’s reach to 98% of the Indian population.

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WAVES 2025: India’s M&E sector set to add Rs 1.7 lakh crore; 3,00,000 jobs by 2029

Multiple industry reports unveiled at the summit painted a picture of a rapidly scaling media and entertainment (M&E) industry, powered by original content creation, rising digital consumption and the emergence of India as a global hub for media services.

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WAVEX 2025 emerges as a game-changer for M&E startups; facilitates direct investor engagement

Ashutosh Mohle, Joint Director at the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB), outlined the vision behind WAVEX, to nurture high-potential startups in the M&E space and provide a national platform for their growth.

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Prasoon Joshi on WAVES: 'A Powerful Signal from India to the World'

"As an artist and someone who works in the creative field, being here feels timely. This is the moment. It’s time to rise, time to act and to bring your life’s work into focus. This is the right time,” Prasoon Joshi declared at WAVES 2025.

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WAVES 2025: Govt of Maharashtra signs MoUs worth Rs 8000 crores in M&E Sector

Key agreements included Rs 1,500 crore each with the University of York (UK) and the University of Western Australia, aimed at enhancing academic and cultural exchanges. Additionally, the state’s Industries Department finalized MoUs worth Rs 3,000

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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces Indian Institute of Creative Technology for AVGC-XR sector

The announcement, made at the inaugural session of WAVES 2025 in Mumbai, was formalised on Saturday by Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw.

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'The intent to connect with audiences remains constant': Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos on India's streaming revolution

At the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit in Mumbai, Ted Sarandos and Saif Ali Khan discuss how streaming in transforming India's cultural narrative, empowering creators, and redefining cinematic boundaries.

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Hollywood studios ready to invest, collaborate with Indian creators to realize PM Modi’s vision for $100 billion creative economy: MPA Chief Charles Rivkin

Highlighting India’s cinematic legacy and technological leadership in visual effects (VFX), Charles Rivkin, Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association (MPA), positioned the country as an attractive partner for major Hollywood studios.

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Indian cinema driving global influence and economic growth, says Union Minister L Murugan

Speaking on the third day of WAVES 2025, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Dr. L Murugan, highlighted India’s cinematic achievements, economic impact, and the government’s commitment to a thriving, globally competitive entertainment ecosystem.

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