CII Media & Entertainment

CII Media and Entertainment page for annual flagship events for the M&E sector and one of the biggest Media Entertainment Industry’s gathering in the country.

[Confederation of Indian Industry @FollowCII]

India has had a rich legacy of visual arts within its civilisational heritage, existing in some shape or form for over 2,000 years. At the same time, we are now at a fascinating stage where hyper-contemporary culture is rapidly emerging. That is where contemporary art becomes especially significant, as artists tell the stories of the times we live in.
It is also one of the few mediums that intersects with fashion, technology, performance, and media, while interpreting culture in a way that stands the test of time.

~ Tarana Sawhney, Chairperson, CII National Committee on Art & Culture 2025–26, and Advisory Board Member, Foundation of Indian Contemporary Art (FICA), at the session on “The Future of India is Creative: Unleashing the Economic Potential of India’s Soft Power” at #CIIAnnualBusinessSummit26 #CII4India #TheFuture #GlobalEconomy #Industry #Society

[Confederation of Indian Industry @FollowCII]

The one thing that will shape and transform India drastically over the next 20 years is the economic value that soft power will hold. In today’s world, where we have seen so much change unfolding and so much investment being directed towards hard power, what also needs to be balanced on the other side is investment in soft power.

~ Rajan Navani, Chairman and Managing Director, Jetline Group of Companies, at the session on “The Future of
India is Creative: Unleashing the Economic Potential of India’s Soft Power” at #CIIAnnualBusinessSummit26 @navanirajan @JetSynthesys #CII4India #TheFuture #GlobalEconomy #Industry #Society

[Confederation of Indian Industry @FollowCII]

Our handicrafts are doing incredible work, and we have a unique opportunity to market Indian culture in a whole new way. By ensuring that the IP rights of our artisans are protected, we can take our crafts to the global stage while keeping their creative rights secure and celebrated.

~ Prosenjit Chatterjee, Indian Actor & Director, at the session on “The Future of India is Creative: Unleashing the Economic Potential of India’s Soft Power” at #CIIAnnualBusinessSummit26 @prosenjitbumba #CII4India #TheFuture #GlobalEconomy #Industry #Society

[CII Media & Entertainment @CII4MnE]

At the CII Annual Business Summit 2026, we invite you to a timely conversation on “The Future of India is Creative: Unleashing the Economic Potential of India’s Soft Power.”

This session will explore how India’s creative industries are creating value across content, brands, culture and commerce, while building global relevance, attracting investment and generating new opportunities for growth.

#CIIAnnualBusinessSummit2026 #CII4India #CreativeEconomy

[Rajan Navani @NavaniRajan]

Huge win for India’s #OrangeEconomy! 🚀 The #IndiaUSTradeDeal slashing tariffs to 18% combined with Budget 2026’s push for 15,000 AVGC labs is a game-changer. We're not just a 'creator factory' anymore-we're becoming a global creative headquarters! 🇮🇳🇺🇸 #AVGC #Gaming #Animation #followCII #IDGS

[Confederation of Indian Industry @FollowCII]

“Growth focused budgets shape a nation’s future for decades, and #UnionBudget2026 is one for Viksit Bharat 2047, deepening India’s internal economic strength for inclusivity while accelerating its global march by leveraging technology and the creative power of youth. We pioneered the orange economy in India, which shows how soft power gets converted to economic value, through the power of youth, creating livelihoods that are different from traditional businesses, and going forward, India will need to innovate on this front,” says Rajan Navani, Chairman, CII India@100 Council and Vice Chairman cum MD Jetline Group of Companies.

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#CII4Budget2026 | #Budget2026 | #UnionBudget2026

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VIDEO | CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee welcomes the Union Budget, saying, "Momentum in public capex sustained, fillip to manpower skilling."

#Budget2026WithPTI #UnionBudgetWithPTI

(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvrpG7)

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#CII4Budget2026➡️#Budget2026 marks a strong push for the #OrangeEconomy, benefitting India’s rapidly expanding media, entertainment and #AVGC ecosystem.
The recognition of the need for nearly 2 million AVGC professionals by 2030 is a positive step towards enhancing the sector’s scale, skills depth and global competitiveness. The announcement on IICT, Mumbai, setting up AVGC labs across 15,000 secondary schools and 500 colleges, will support employment generation and entrepreneurship.

This aligns with CII’s long-standing emphasis on future-ready talent development and is expected to have a positive impact on long-term investment and innovation.

#Budget2026 #Budget #UnionBudget2026
#AtmanirbharBharat #Budget2026
@nsitharamanoffc @nsitharaman @FinMinIndia @Pharmadept

[Confederation of Indian Industry @FollowCII]

#CII4Budget2026➡️ In #TheUnionBudget2026, FM highlighted that the services sector will be a major driving force of the Indian economy. Medical value travel, tourism, and the AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics) sectors are expected to receive a significant boost and India aims to achieve a 10 percent share in global exports of commercial services by 2047. The AVGC sector alone is projected to generate 2 million jobs by 2030.
@nsitharamanoffc @nsitharaman @FinMinIndia @Min_of_IC
#Budget2026 #Budget #MakeInIndia

[CII Media & Entertainment @CII4MnE]

The Powertalk session Scaling Local Stages — Concert Economy as India’s Next Creative Powerhouse explored how live events, concerts, and large-format shows are fast becoming one of the biggest growth drivers of India’s creative economy, fueling tourism, talent pipelines, brand partnerships, and global cultural influence.

The distinguished panelists in the session were:

- Deepak Choudhry, Founder & Managing Director, EVA Live & EventFAQS
- Sabbas Joseph, Co-Founder and Director, Wizcraft Group
- Owen Roncon, Chief of Business – Live Events, @bookmyshow

#CIIBigPictureSummit2025 #AIEra

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The session 'Special Homage: The Eternal He-Man — A Tribute to Dharam Ji' at CII Big Picture Summit 2025, honoured Dharmendra, the eternal He-Man of Indian cinema, celebrating a legacy that blends strength, warmth, romance, and unmistakable star power. It reflected on how his iconic presence shaped storytelling, influenced generations of performers, and helped define India’s cinematic imagination, spotlighting the man, the myth, and the enduring magic he leaves behind.

The session was moderated by Dr @BhuvanLall, Author, Filmmaker and Creative Entrepreneur, in conversation with Ramesh Sippy, Filmmaker & Producer and Mr Rohan Sippy Filmmaker & Producer.

#CIIBigPictureSummit2025 #AIEra @rgsippy @RSACE_Live

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India’s creative force makes him feel like a newbie in the best way possible, says Nicolas Granatino, President, Stem AI, United Kingdom.
Hear him share his views at #CIIBigPictureSummit2025
#AIEra
@MIB_India @CII4MnE @ngranati

[CII Media & Entertainment @CII4MnE]

Technology doesn’t need an “e-prefix” anymore. It’s here fully, permanently.
Our job now isn’t to fear it or worship it, but to understand where the boundaries must be. The Lakshman Rekha matters more than ever.
~ Biren Ghose, Founder & CEO, Astra Studios during Plenary XI: Responsible AI and the New Frontiers of Storytelling: Is there a Lakshman Rekha? at #CIIBigPictureSummit2025 @MIB_India @followciiBB

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If an AI-generated film ever wins a National Award, who accepts it? The director? The coder? The creator?
Or the idea itself? This is the question every artist must confront as AI moves from tool to collaborator.
~ @RamKMadhvani, National Award-Winning & Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker during Plenary XI: Responsible AI and the New Frontiers of Storytelling: Is there a Lakshman Rekha? at #CIIBigPictureSummit2025 @MIB_India @followcii

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The session Esports – Building India’s Competitive Edge explored India’s readiness to compete at the Olympic level, focusing on talent development, infrastructure, policy frameworks, and strong governance. The discussion highlightED the roadmap for building a sustainable esports ecosystem, enhancing athlete training, boosting investments, and aligning stakeholders to strengthen India’s competitive presence and achieve podium-level success on the global stage.

The session was moderated by Girish Menon, Chief Strategy Officer, @JetSynthesys .

The distinguished panelists in the session were:

- Ashutosh Mohle, CEO, WaveX
- Narinder Kapur Senior Analyst & Global Business Development - Niko Partners
- Sanand Mitra Founder & CEO, Sportech
- @RohitJagasia1 CEO & Founder, RNT Esports
- Vishal Parekh COO, Cyber Power PC
- Sudhanshu Sinha CEO, MetaNinza

#CIIBigPictureSummit2025 #AIEra @RevenantGGWP @CYBERPOWERPC

[CII Media & Entertainment @CII4MnE]

Guneet Monga, Film Producer, Sikhya Entertainment talks about taking India to the world through her body of work and how every vertical be it culture, fashion, food is putting India up there on the global map.
Listen to her views at #CIIBigPictureSummit2025!

#AIEra @guneetm @MIB_India @CII4MnE @sikhyaent

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Stop using your mind as a tool, it’s your creative engine. AI is here to empower artists, not replace them. Every tech leap rewards those who adopt it, and today we’re giving creators a single platform to make the impossible possible. ~Gitanjali Sehgal, Co-Founder, GenVR Research AI at Plenary XI, #CIIBigPictureSummit2025 @MIB_India @followciiGi

[CII Media & Entertainment @CII4MnE]

AI isn’t the threat, it’s the accelerant. From post-production to sound, from shot selection to mood-building, machines are amplifying what human creators imagine. The stories stay ours. The speed, scale and experimentation? That’s the machine.
~ Sudhir Mishra, Film Director & Screenwriter, @IAmSudhirMishra during Plenary XI: Responsible AI and the New Frontiers of Storytelling: Is there a Lakshman Rekha? at #CIIBigPictureSummit2025 @MIB_India @followcii

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Nikhil Madhok, Head of Originals, Amazon Prime Video India, shared how the rise of realistic, nuanced storytelling on streaming platforms has raised audience expectations for authenticity across cinema and television, with each format now shaping and elevating the other.

#CIIBigPictureSummit2025 @madhoknikhil @PrimeVideoIN @MIB_India @FollowCII