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    Ahead of Budget 2026, M&E industry flags GST, TDS, ITC roadblocks; seeks structural tax reforms

    • 15.01.2026
    • Storyboard18

    On the direct tax front, the industry has sought equal treatment for media and entertainment companies, particularly in restructuring and consolidation scenarios.

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    Budget Wishlist: Broadcasters pitch GST cut on TV, OTT subscriptions to revive demand

    • 15.01.2026
    • Exchange4media

    According to sources, a broadcasters’ body has urged the government to reduce GST on subscriptions across cable television and OTT platforms from the current 18 % to 5%

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    Why DPDP is forcing Indian marketers to defend their attribution

    • 15.01.2026
    • Exchange4media

    The question in the industry is no longer whether attribution will get harder. It is whether it will finally become something marketers can stand behind

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    MIB Wants Smart TVs to Pre-Install Waves OTT App; Another Overreach?

    • 14.01.2026
    • Medianama

    The Indian government is again attempting to regulate digital ecosystems through the wrong regulatory channels. If the New Indian Express’ report on the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) writing to TV manufacturers to pre-load Prasar Bharati’s OTT app WAVES is accurate, then the absence of a public notice or a public consultation paper and the lack of clarity on whether any commercial arrangement exists are concerning.

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    India To Host Global AI Impact Summit 2026 In New Delhi

    • 14.01.2026
    • BusinessWeek

    IndiaAI Mission brings policymakers, industry and researchers together to shape the future of artificial intelligence

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    When Everyone Is Creative, What Does Creativity Even Mean Anymore?

    • 14.01.2026
    • Storyboard18

    In an era shaped by digital platforms, Gen AI, performance metrics and creator culture, the idea of what constitutes creative” is being constantly questioned. So what does India really mean when it calls something creative today?

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    Behind Prime Video’s Global Partnership Deal Spree

    • 14.01.2026
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    Europe VP Andrew Bennett shares the logic for Prime's latest pacts in Spain and France, and why HBO Max is doubling down on its partnership.

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    From Kantara to KGF: How South studios are building franchise-led IP businesses

    • 14.01.2026
    • Exchange4media

    South production houses are planning music, films, series, digital distribution, merchandising, live events, and creator ecosystems as one integrated stack

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    Small-budget regional films face streaming challenges despite increased demand for content

    • 14.01.2026
    • Mint

    To boost its live programming, Netflix struck a 10-year deal with World Wrestling Entertainment valued at more
    than $5 billion to showcase stars like Bron Breakker.

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    Small-budget regional films face streaming challenges despite increased demand for content

    • 14.01.2026
    • Mint

    Only about half of movies made in many regional languages find buyers thanks to the packed calendars and
    limited budgets of streaming services.

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