India: The Next Frontier for Global Creative Investment

India’s media and entertainment (M&E) industry is rapidly emerging as a global powerhouse — poised to become a $100 billion creative economy by 2030. Driven by a young, digital-first, multilingual population and bold policy reforms, India offers investors an unparalleled opportunity to engage with one of the world’s fastest-growing storytelling markets. At the heart of this transformation are two landmark initiatives: WAVES Bazaar and the India Cine Hub (ICH).

The World Audio-Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES), inaugurated in Mumbai in 2025 under the theme “Connecting Creators, Connecting Countries,” witnessed participation from over 100,000 professionals across the M&E sector and convened leaders from 75+ nations for the Global Media Dialogue. Its flagship WAVES Bazaar has since evolved into a vibrant online global marketplace for film, television, animation, gaming, and music - connecting global studios, financiers, and creators with India’s creative ecosystem — facilitating ₹1,600 crore in business discussions across 22+ countries in its debut year.

And, the India Cine Hub, under the aegis of Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, provides single-window clearances, supports processing at all levels - Central, State, Local authorities and seamless integrated online permissions, with GIS & AI tools for interactive experience.

With creativity, technology, and capital converging, India is not just producing content — it is shaping the world’s most dynamic creative economy. The time and opportunity to invest are here and now.

clara le

Attending

Producers Mixer with Korda Studio (Invite Only)

Waves India Reception (Invite Only)