Advantage India
Robust
Demand
*The country's entertainment and media industry is expected to see a growth of 9.7% annually in revenues to reach US$ 73.6 billion by FY27.
*According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), India’s broadband subscriber base reached 106.59 crore (US$ 12.06 million) at the end of March 2026, reflecting continued growth in digital connectivity and broadband adoption across the country.
*In India, the AVoD market grew from Rs. 8,549 crore (US$ 1.03 billion) in 2020 to Rs. 26,975 crore (US$ 3.25 billion) in 2024 and is projected to reach Rs. 53,784 crore (US$ 6.48 billion) by 2030.
Attractive
Opportunities
*The Indian entertainment sector could unlock an estimated Rs. 50,724 crore (US$ 6 billion) in unrealised value by FY30, according to a recent industry report. This growth potential is attributed to international collaboration, technology adoption, and strategic changes in content creation.
*India's Animation and VFX sector is projected to grow from US$ 1.3 billion in FY23 to US$ 2.2 billion by FY26, increasing its share of the media and entertainment (M&E) industry from 5% to 6%.
Policy
Support
*The Government of India has increased the FDI limit from 74% to 100%.
*In February 2026, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released its recommendations on the valuation, reserve price and auction framework for spectrum across multiple frequency bands identified for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT), supporting the next phase of 5G expansion in India.
*Union Budget FY27 proposes setting up AVGC Content Creator Labs (CCLs) in 15,000 schools and 500 colleges, with an investment of Rs. 250 crore (US$ 0.03 billion).
Higher
Investments
*FDI inflows in the information and broadcasting sector (including print media) stood at Rs. 83,414.64 crore (US$ 12,588.46 billion) between April 2000-March 2026.
*India’s online gaming segment is projected to grow from Rs. 260 billion (US$ 3.07 billion) in 2025 to Rs. 288 billion in 2026 (US$ 3.26 billion) and further to Rs. 317 billion (US$ 3.52 billion) by 2027, reflecting sustained growth driven by increasing digital adoption and expanding user engagement.
*In FY26, JioStar plans to invest Rs. 33,000 crore (US$ 3.85 billion) in new content, a move aimed at transforming India’s media landscape with greater focus on Indian-language, localised entertainment and sports.
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