Reliance Jio Studio's stake in Sikhya entertainment highlights consolidation trends in India's media sector, focusing on diverse storytelling and innovative monetization strategies.

With AVGC labs planned in 15,000 schools and 500 colleges and Rs 250 crore earmarked for AVGC talent development, M&E executives say the Budget strengthens the talent, tech and production base that will shape the next decade of media

The India AI Impact Summit 2026, to be held in New Delhi from February 16 to 20, is expected to be the largest global AI summit hosted so far. The event has already received more than 35,000 registrations from across the world, showing strong global interest in India’s growing role in artificial intelligence.

Sippy Films, the Indian production house behind cultural touchstone “Sholay,” is restructuring as a character IP-led studio with backing from Kuberans Tech Ventures Private Limited.

Top bipartisan American lawmakers and political leaders hailed the IndiaUS ties and contributions of the Indian diaspora, saying the partnership is “vital” for peace and stability around the globe and called for further strengthening bilateral ties.

Extended tax incentives for data centres and AI infrastructure could unlock nearly $200 billion in investments, positioning India among the world’s top AI economies, according to IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

The Ministry of Finance’s Economic Survey 2025–26 marks a shift in how India approaches data governance in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Rather than treating data primarily as a privacy or sovereignty issue, the document frames it as an economic and strategic input that will shape India’s competitiveness in AI.

Addressing a press conference at Rail Bhawan, Vaishnaw said AI has five layers in its overall architecture, with data centres playing a pivotal role in the infrastructure layer

Universal Music India is returning to Bollywood via strategic partnerships and acquisitions, seeking a stronger role in storytelling across Hindi and regional cinema. It aims to enhance market share and create value in the music and film industries by investing in long-term collaborations.