US EditionAudible and India's Cultural Heritage: A Sonic Journey
- The Motion Picture Association and Deloitte released a new report at Mumbai's WAVES 2025 summit revealing India's screen industry generated $61.2 billion in economic contribution in 2024.
- This report follows recovery from the pandemic and had support from India's government, JioStar, FICCI, Producers Guild, and Creative First to reflect a vibrant, resilient industry.
- The report shows the sector supported 2.64 million jobs and had a direct gross output of $16.8 billion in 2024, highlighting strong growth facilitated by expanding production quality and skills.
- Projections indicate a 6-7% annual growth rate reaching $17.5 billion by 2029, with potential acceleration to 9-10% and revenues near $20 billion under effective policies.
- The findings suggest India's screen industry will remain a key cultural and economic driver globally, requiring collaboration across stakeholders to foster growth and innovation.
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Audible and India's Cultural Heritage: A Sonic Journey
Audible and India's Cultural Heritage: A Sonic Journey Audible, a subsidiary of Amazon, has entered into a partnership with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting to launch a new series of 10 audiobooks aimed at celebrating India's rich cultural and historical heritage.The inaugural audiobook, 'Vivekanand Ki Kahani', made its debut at the WAVES 2025 event held in Mumbai. It is accessible to Audible members as well as on Alexa-enabled devices…
India’s Screen Sector Booms to $61 Billion Economic Contribution, MPA Reports at WAVES Summit
India’s booming film, television and streaming industry generated $61.2 billion in total economic contribution during 2024, according to a new report from the Motion Picture Association (MPA) in collaboration with Deloitte. The findings, unveiled at Mumbai’s inaugural World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES), paint a picture of a thriving creative ecosystem supporting 2.64 million jobs […]
WAVES Emphasizes the universality of great stories: Ted Sarandos - The Canadian Media
#WAVES # Netflix # Ted Sarandos # Saif Ali Khan Mumbai/IBNS-CMEDIA: Ted Sarandos, Co-CEO of Netflix, while talking to actor Saif Ali Khan in an engaging conversation on the third day of the inaugural World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) at Jio World Centre in Mumbai said that the streaming platforms had enabled democratization of film making
Audible and I&B Ministry launch audiobook series celebrating Indian heritage
Audible, an Amazon company and provider of premium audio storytelling, has partnered with the Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, to release a curated series of 10 audiobooks based on iconic Indian works that reflect the country’s cultural, historical, and literary heritage. The first title in this series, Vivekanand ki Kahani, was officially unveiled […] The post Audible and I&B Ministry launch audiobook series cele…
WAVES 2025 generates Rs 1,328 crore in business and Rs 8,000 cr in MoUs
New Delhi: The debut edition of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) concluded with significant business milestones, positioning India as a rising global force in the creative economy. Held at Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Centre, the four-day summit facilitated over Rs 1,328 crore in business deals through its WAVES Bazaar, while the Government of Maharashtra inked Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 8,000 cror…
Ektaa R Kapoor Calls for Universal Storytelling at Global Film And Streaming Panel
At the panel discussion on India’s Evolving Role in the Global Film and Streaming Economy, industry heavyweights Vikram Tanna, Shibasish Sarkar, Shalini Govil Pai, and Ektaa R Kapoor gathered to explore India’s growing presence on the global content stage. The session highlighted how India’s cinematic and streaming potential is poised for a global leap, with speakers emphasizing the need for deeper, more universally resonant storytelling. Ekta…
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