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‘India rewrites global script by blending tradition with modern tech,’ says Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia at Storyboard18 GPS 2025

Union Minister of Communication Jyotiraditya Scindia

At the Storyboard18 Global Pioneers Summit 2025, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia emphasized that India is creating a distinctive value proposition for the world. At a pivotal moment in its history, India is blending heritage with modern technology to fuel economic growth, foster innovation, and position itself as a global leader.

EXCLUSIVE: Prasar Bharati gears up for massive D2M trials, bidding to begin in a year

Telecommunications companies have voiced opposition to the D2M initiative, citing potential business losses in video consumption, one of India’s fastest-growing market.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) had referred the Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) broadcasting proposal to a committee of secretaries.

Prasar Bharati releases LCN line-up for successful MPEG-2 auction bidders

Around 12 new LCNs allotted in MPEG-2 DD Freedish slots, Prasar Bharati revealed.

Prasar Bharati has shared the list of 94 LCN (Logical Channel Number) for successful bidders of MPEG-2 channels, effective April 1, 2025.

Rs 9 billion cinema ad surge driven by PVR-INOX: FICCI-EY Report

Very low cost theaters (with a capital investment below INR4 million each) will also come into being across approximately 88 cities with populations between 100k and 500k, and in the next 300 to 500 even smaller towns with populations below 100k. These theaters, which will thrive on mass and spectacular films, will have lower ticket and food and beverage prices, and will help in growing footfalls from underserved markets.

Given the environment of caution in 2025, fewer films will be produced on account of rising production costs, less digital and broadcast pre-funding/ pre-sales of rights, and higher dependence on theatrical revenues, especially for certain categories of small or mid-budget films.

Hurun Global Billionaires: Elon Musk tops for fourth time in five years. Check the world’s richest here

With a net worth now standing at an extraordinary $400 billion, Elon Musk has become the first individual to surpass this monumental threshold, further cementing his status as the world's wealthiest person. (Left to Right: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg)

Elon Musk’s wealth increase of $189 billion, marking an 82% jump, was propelled by the rise of electric vehicle maker Tesla’s stock, often linked to the so-called ‘Trump effect.’

India’s M&E industry sees downturn for 2nd year in a row, contributes 0.73% to India’s GDP

The media and entertainment sector grew 3% in 2024

As per the FICCI report, digital media has overtaken television to become the largest segment for the first time, accounting for 32% of the overall revenue

Talented sets new benchmark with ESOP buyback, Rs 8 lakh minimum pay and profit-sharing

Unlike in the tech industry, ESOP buybacks are uncommon in the advertising sector, making this move a significant step toward building long-term financial security for employees.

Gautam Reghunath, co-founder and CEO of Talented.Agency, highlighted that these initiatives mark a significant milestone for the company, now in its third year.

‘India to emerge as world’s 3rd largest M&E market by 2028’: Kevin Vaz at FICCI Frames 2025

Kevin Vaz, Chairman, FICCI Media and Entertainment Committee and CEO - Entertainment, JioStar

The advertising revenue of the M&E sector witnessed an 8.1% growth in 2024, driven by performance advertising on digital platforms, including e-commerce websites, and a surge in demand for premium and digital OOH media

Digital ad spend surges 17% to Rs 700 bn, e-commerce leads growth: FICCI-EY Report

As per the FICCI – EY report, digital media in India has overtaken television to become the largest segment within the M&E sector, contributing an unprecedented 32% to the overall revenues.(Representative Image: Alexander Shatov via Unsplash)

The online gaming segment could struggle unless illegal offshore platforms are not curbed, and Indian companies could look to build out business in foreign countries with a more conducive regulatory environment

Kunal Kamra calls out T-Series for copyright notice over “gaddar” video

Kamra's legal team highlighted that the Madras High Court had granted him interim protection from coercive actions, but the protection was set to expire on Monday.

Comedian Kunal Kamra faces legal trouble as T-Series issues copyright infringement notice against his parody video, as he continues to stand firm following threats and vandalism.