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The Indian M&E sector grew by 8% in 2023, reaching INR2.3 trillion (US$27.9 billion), 21% above its pre-pandemic levels in 2019. New media, comprising digital and online gaming, emerged as the frontrunner in growth, contributing INR 122 billion of the overall increase of INR 173 billion, and consequently, increased its contribution to the M&E sector from 20% in 2019 to 38% in 2023.
Experiential (outside the home and interactive) segments continued their strong growth in 2023, and consequently, online gaming, filmed entertainment, live events, and OOH media segments grew at a combined 18%, contributing 48% of the total growth. With the exception of television, which experienced a marginal decline of 2%, all other segments experienced positive growth in 2023.
The FICCI Entertainment Division has been cheerleading the potential of this sector for the last ten years. It interfaces extensively with the entire gamut of the entertainment industry to work on issues which ought to be represented to the government as well as studies and explores the various commercial nuances of this growing and vibrant sector.
Some key policy issues being addressed currently are:
- Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023.
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
- Implications Of The E-commerce Moratorium On Audio- Visual Services Sector.
- Cigarettes And Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition Of Advertisement And Regulation Of Trade And Commerce, Production, Supply And Distribution) Act 2023.
- Levying GST on IT-enabled Services Including Localization And Other Similar It Enabled Services Sectors Like AVGC & Media Content Services.
- Draft Telecom Bill, 2022.
- TRAI Consultation Paper On Ease Of Doing Business In Telecom And Broadcasting Sector.
- The National AVGC Policy 2022.
- The New Gaming Policy.
- Guidelines On Accessibility Standards In The Public Exhibition Of Feature Films In Cinema Theatres.
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Mar
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Role of skilling, education in media and entertainment sector critical in realizing vision of Viksit Bharat: Secretary, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, GoI
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AVGC policy to facilitate investments, foster innovation and contribute to building world-class infrastructure: Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, MIB
Feb
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Turkish Actress Hande Ercel and Rani Mukherjee to grace ‘FICCI Frames 2024’, from 5-7 March, Mumbai
May
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India has emerged as attractive destination for film making worldwide; offers oasis of opportunities: Anurag Singh Thakur
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Govt supportive of M&E sector efforts to expand globally: Piyush Goyal
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Govt to soon announce AVGC policy and create AVGC Mission: Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
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FICCI shortlists 100 Indian Developers for XROS Fellowship Program supported by Meta
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Windows of opportunity: India's Media & Entertainment sector - maximizing across segments
Dec
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Sep
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Rajasthan Govt urges film fraternity to come, shoot in the state
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Indian Creative Industry Provides Opportunities for Expansion & Leaving a Global Footprint of the Country: Justice Prathiba M. Singh
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Indian M&E sector to grow over $100 billion by 2030: MIB Secretary
May
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Trailer of 'Mujib - The Making of a Nation' trailer released at Festival de Cannes
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Indian content has been ruling the hearts and minds of the global audience: Union Minister Shri Anurag Thakur
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Shooting of foreign films in India get a boost, Union Minister Shri Anurag Thakur announces major sops
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Indian delegation lights up Red Carpet at Cannes
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes grand success to Cannes Film Festival
Feb
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FICCI announces appointment of Jyoti Deshpande, Co-Chair of FICCI Media & Entertainment Board
Jan
Dec
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FAST TRACK INDIA 2021
Nov
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FRAMES Content Hub
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FICCI to organize 'Frames Content Hub' in partnership with South Korea
Oct
Sep
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India's participation at Venice Film Festival to create new opportunities, boost collaboration between India-Italy: Ambassador of India to Italy
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Need to harness creativity of our technicians; integrate the spirit of nation building in each citizen of all BRICS nations: Anurag Singh Thakur, Minister of I&B
Jul
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India has opened up facilitation office for international film makers; all approvals to be given in one go: Prakash Javadekar
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Minister of Information & Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar to inaugurate virtual 'India Pavilion at Cannes Film Market, 2021' on 6th July 2021
Mar
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Media and Entertainment industry expected to reach INR 2.23 trillion by 2023: FICCI-EY report
Nov
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Media, content creators should involve adjudicatory mechanisms to remain free and fair: Justice Pratibha M Singh, Delhi High Court
Sep
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Co-production Treaty to take India-Italy cooperation to a new level: Prakash Javadekar
Aug
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Media and Entertainment a sunrise sector, skill-based education to create more jobs: Amit Khare
Jul
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Govt will work to provide single window clearance for film shooting in India - Piyush Goyal
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Govt to soon announce SOPs for filming in India, clearance received from health ministry: Joint Secretary, I&B Ministry
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Time to revive India's traditional sports: Director General, Sports Authority of India
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ASI to give permission for film shooting in archaeological sites in 15-20 days - Prahlad Singh Patel
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Ministry considering to provide infrastructure status to Media & Entertainment industry: Amit Khare
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Green shoots visible in the economy, India will bounce back with vengeance - Amitabh Kant
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Govt SOPs soon for shooting and re-starting film-making: Prakash Javadekar
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FICCI FRAMES 2020
Jun
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Prakash Javadekar inaugurates virtual India Pavilion at Cannes Film Market 2020
May
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FICCI - Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas releases FICCI Frames 'Entertainment Law Book 2020' Report
Mar
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Media and entertainment industry in 2019 grew by almost 9% to reach INR 1.82 trillion: FICCI - EY Report 2020
Dec
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Italy to be the partner country at FICCI FRAMES 2020
Sep
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Government to improve Ease of Doing Business for OTT, VoD platforms: OSD to Maharashtra CM
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May
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Enhance exposure of Indian cinema in US: Oscar Academy head John Bailey
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Interactive Session with Mr John Bailey, President - Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science & Ms Carol Littleton, Governor - Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science
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FICCI @Cannes 2019
Mar
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Frame Your Idea (FYI) a big hit at Frames 2019
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Broadcasting rights are the fuel for any sport to grow: Matthew Kurlanzik, Director, Government Relations, Asia, 21St Century Fox.
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First shipment on TIR arrives in India from Afghanistan via Iran's Chabahar Port
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Need to adopt best standards and align workforce expertise with needs of Industry 4.0: Atul Chaturvedi, Additional Secretary, DPIIT
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Need to focus on self-regulation to allow M&E industry to grow: Amit Khare, Secretary, I&B at FICCI FRAMES 2019
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Indian Media and Entertainment industry clocks 13% growth to reach INR 1.67 trillion in 2018: FICCI-EY report
Jan
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FICCI welcomes sharing of AIR news feed by Prasar Bharati to private FM radio channels
Nov
Jun
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FICCI partners with AACTA Asia International Engagement Program in partnership with Shanghai International Film Festival for China-India Film & Cultural Exchange Panel Discussion
May
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Showcasing diversity, furthering collaborations, the agenda for India at Cannes
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Media and entertainment industry in 2017 grew by almost 13% to reach INR 1.5 trillion: FICCI - EY report 2018
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FICCI to launch international contents market
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Copyright can unleash India's creative and economic potential
May
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FICCI SEPC Buyer Seller Meet in Cannes, France
Mar
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BAF Awards for animation, gaming and VFX presented at FICCI FRAMES 2017 in Mumbai
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In the era of digitization, integrated newsrooms and industry partnerships is the way forward for newspapers
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Emissions need to be cut down by 20% in next 15 years to stand a chance to stay below 2 degrees
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Lack of cinema screens, piracy, high ticket prices at multiplexes & new movies on TV reducing the number of footfalls in cinemas houses
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Indian M&E industry could collaborate with Canadian producers via co-production, co-ventures and service providers
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'The Hungry' is a rare example of Indo-UK co-production in 2017, the Indo-UK Year of Culture
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Media and entertainment industry to grow at a faster pace of 14% over the period of 2017-21: FICCI - KPMG report 2017
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India-Canada Co-production partnership in film making spelt out
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Censorship challenges of fringe elements will be overcome through the strength of Constitution and rule of law: I&B Secretary Copyright Board to oversee implementation of IP laws for film industry in the offing 3-day FICCI FRAMES 2017 gets under way
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Industry and Govt. officials do a reality check on M&E industry
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Maharashtra IG, Police (Cyber) gives a clarion call to industry to collaborate with enforcement agencies to combat piracy & counterfeiting
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Challenges and opportunities in the digital world spelt out; need for partnerships to create a digitally empowered society
Jul
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FICCI Knowledge Series 2016: Fast Track India - Bolstering Growth in the Digital Content Economy
Jun
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30-Member FICCI Business Delegation to Join 2016 Edition of FICCI-IIFA Global Business Forum in Madrid, Spain
Apr
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To promote media and entertainment industry, government encouraging auto regulation and liberalizing security clearances: I&B Secy
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'Frame Your Idea' holds over 3000 meetings between idea owners and content producers at FICCI FRAMES
Mar
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Exclusive and premium content is the key to succeed in digital world
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Best Animated Frames (BAF) Awards felicitate professionals from the fields of Animation, Visual Effects & Gaming
Jan
Sep
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FICCI signs MoU with City of Toronto to facilitate Indo Canadian Co-productions
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MESC and AIFEC to organize 3-day workshop for 10,000 people working in the Film Industry
May
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Indian films 'Chauthi Koot' and 'Masaan' are chosen under the 'Un Certain Regard' category at Cannes
Mar
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FICCI to host Hollywood, Indian film industry icons in Los Angeles for discussion on future of entertainment
Jun
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FICCI applauds the I&B Minister for his commitment for stable policy regime with transparency and time-bound mechanism a priority
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FICCI delegation meets I&B Minister; presents road map to boost M & E sector, hails proposal for dedicated DD channel for kids and animation
May
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India Pavilion at Cannes 2014 to showcase the world of Indian cinema in its centenary year
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Kamal Hassan to inaugurate India Pavilion at Cannes Film Festival, France
Apr
Mar
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Indian Media & Entertainment industry grew by 12 per cent in 2013 and touched INR 920 billion, says FICCI-KPMG Report
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FICCI FRAMES 2014, to discuss reforms regulatory mechanisms & implementation of policies
Jan
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Kamal Haasan is being awarded the Padma Bhushan, FICCI reaffirms its commitment to realizing Dr Haasan's vision
Oct
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Round table discussion on taxation issues affecting broadcast, IT & Telecom industries
May
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FICCI condoles the demise of film maker Rituparno Ghosh
Apr
Mar
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Single window clearance: Making India easier for filmmakers, Way forward for Indian Film Commission
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Indian Media & Entertainment industry to achieve growth of 11.8 percent in 2013 and touch INR 917 billion, says FICCI-KPMG report
Dec
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FICCI Media & Entertainment Business Conclave Kolkata
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Star India CEO, Uday Shankar, is new Chairman of FICCI's Media & Entertainment Committee
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Roundtable Meeting of FICCI-Entertainment Committee with Mr Manish Tewari, Hon'ble Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting
Oct
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FICCI Media & Entertainment Business Conclave
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Media & Entertainment Business Conclave
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Media Entertainment & Business Conclave (MEBC)
Mar
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Industry Achieves 11 per cent Growth in 2010; Is projected to Grow at CAGR of 14 per cent Over Next Five Years
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FICCI FRAMES 2011 to Be Opened By Sachin Pilot on March 23 in Mumbai
Feb
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Delegation to the Finance Minister accompanied by Minister of Information & Broadcasting & FICCI presented Budget Recommendations today in a meeting of CEOs from Film, Television, Radio and Animation, Visual effects, Gaming & Comic Sector
Dec
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Media Entertainment & Business Conclave
Mar
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Gravest Threat to Newspaper Industry is Disregard
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3-Day FICCI FRAMES 2010 Opens in Mumbai
Nov
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Media & Entertainment Business Conclave
Feb
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FICCI-FRAMES 2009
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