The entertainment and media business is one of India’s fastest-growing industries. It is one of India’s most popular and highest-earning industries. Previously, the state-owned only one television network, but now there are approximately 300 regional, national, and local networks. In addition, India has a plethora of political parties that contribute to the expansion of the media. People have practically become a part of entertainment and media.
Content availability is increasing across all platforms, whether due to an increase in mobile phones and television sets, expanded multiplex penetration, or smaller cities gaining radio stations. It is expected to get better in the future.
Print media expanded as well, albeit at a far slower rate. Due to enormous success in local and foreign markets, the film industry exceeded prior box-office records. Radio is expanding into new cities and expanding into new commercial products such as concerts and activations. Premium properties, sporting events, and digital connectivity spurred the growth of live events.
Here is a list of the Top 10 entertainment companies in India
- Eros International Media
Arjan Lulla created the media and entertainment firm in 1977, and it is now the most prominent film and movie Distributor Company in India. They have released applications for mobile devices in addition to the PC version throughout time. The organisation is also in charge of Indian dubbed movies in 25 languages, with offices in Dubai, Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Fiji.
With its headquarters in Mumbai, the firm is licenced to distribute Indian film in a variety of formats, including digital, television, and theatrical venues. Their success has been built on the relationships they have formed over the previous 40+ years with top production, exhibitors, talent, corporations, and other important industry participants.
- TV 18
TV 18 is a joint venture between Network 18 and NBC Universal based in Mumbai. Colors and ETV are among the 10 regional networks available on the internet media and entertainment platform, which also contains almost 5 regional entertainment networks. Raghav Bahl founded the company in 1996 and has subsidiaries such as IBN Lokmat News Private Limited, Viacom 18, and others.
CNBC Universal channels such as CNBC-TV 18 Prime HD, CNBC Awaaz, and CNBC TV18 are operated by TV18 for the Indian populace. Finally, the company opened the History Channel in a joint project with A+E networks in a variety of languages across the country. Reliance Industries Limited is the parent company. This is one of India’s most significant media and entertainment firms.
- Tata Sky
Tata Sky is India’s primary content distribution platform, including pay television and over-the-top (OTT) services. It started operating in 2006 after being established in 2001. Tata Sky was the first to offer a suite of goods and services that transformed consumers’ watching experiences by connecting them to the world’s most popular content on any budget, device, time, or place.
Tata Sky was the first platform to provide a configurable package featuring channel selections, interactive features such as a Hindi programming guide, VOD and DIY video library, and more. Tata Sky has the most channels and platform services available, including movies, news, entertainment, and sports.
- Balaji Telefilms Ltd.
In 2021, this firm will be one of India’s most well-known and famous online entertainment and media organisations. It has aired a number of popular series, including Kasamh Se, Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Bade Achhhe Lagte Hai, and others.
Over time, the firm has released a slew of famous television shows in a variety of Indian languages. Jeetendra started the firm, which has its headquarters in Mumbai and now has a revenue of roughly 459.4 Crores. Marinating Films Private Limited, ALTBalaji, and others are among the company’s subsidiaries.
- PVR
PVR has grown to become India’s most extensive entertainment and film firm. It began as a joint venture between Village Roadshow Limited and Priya Exhibitors Private Limited in 1995 and began commercial operations in 1997. Ajay Bijli, the company’s Chairman and Managing Director, created PVR on January 9, 2000. With approximately 170 sites in roughly 47 cities and over 800 screens, the firm has grown to become the country’s most significant movie hall chain. The firm, based in Gurgaon, has a net revenue of $1.83 million, sales of $31,187 million, and around 1,600 workers.
- DB Corp
The largest newspaper firm in India is DB Corp, which stands for Dainik Bhaskar Corp. According to data, the journal was published in 63 languages and had almost 4.4 million readers in 14 different Indian states. Subah Savere was founded in 1956 in Bhopal by the Agarwal family. Later, it grew in popularity in four languages: Hindi, Saurashtra, Gujrati, and Marathi. The group listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange is majority-owned by the Agarwal family of Bhopal. It has a revenue of 22.70 billion, net earnings of 3.74 billion, and an operating profit of 6.59 billion.
- HT Media
India’s largest mass media corporation. It was founded in 1922 as The Hindustan Times. Still, five years later, it changed its title to Hindustan Times Ltd. Aside from mainstream media, it also has several internet portals, including (Hindustantimes.com), business (Livemint.com), entertainment (desimartini.com), and a job-searching website named Shine.com. It contains 19 printing facilities with a total capacity of 1.5 million copies per hour.
- Sun TV Networks
This Chennai-based media corporation operates Asia’s largest television network and the first privately owned Tamil channel. Sun TV networks operate 32 channels in four Indian regional languages: Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada. SUN Group was created in 1993 by Kalanithi Maran. Except for the sports channel, it contains genres for practically all networks. They also publish the Dina Karan newspaper, which was purchased from Sun Network in 2003 by KP K. Kumaran. It was the largest news organisation after Daily Thanthi. They also own 48 FM stations known as Suryan FM and RED FM. They also own the Indian Premier League franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- Cinevistas
This media and entertainment firm is a forerunner in India’s entertainment sector. The organisation has approximately 23 years of experience and is well-known in a variety of media and entertainment sectors. The firm owns and creates over 3000 television hours and has 10 hours of content each week on channels such as Sony TV, MTV, Sahara One, and many more.
Because of the rapid advancement of technology, entertainment and media have become experience-driven industries. Media and entertainment corporations are divided into several categories, and all are scrambling to meet the needs of the youthful, upwardly mobile middle class.
- Sony Pictures
Sony Pictures is expected to be one of India’s biggest media and entertainment firms in 2022. It is a Sony Corporation of America subsidiary specialising in television, movies, games, mobile, and entertainment. It is accessible over the World Wide Web and provides entertainment services to almost 130 countries worldwide.
