The policy document highlights an upcoming release of "Legal Currents: A Regulatory Handbook on India's Media Entertainment Sector 2025," scheduled for May 3, 2025. This report has been prepared by Khaitan Co., a knowledge partner of WAVES 2025, aiming to shed light on the regulatory landscape in India's evolving Media and Entertainment industry as it undergoes significant transformation fueled by advancements in technology such as AI, digital media, broadcasting, infotainment, gaming, and films. The publication acknowledges India's increasing digital access and shift in content consumption patterns, indicating the government's enhanced support for sectors like print, linear TV and radio through optimized regulatory processes which command a substantial local audience.
The handbook is likely to encompass key government initiatives and legal measures that incentivize foreign players aiming to enter and collaborate within Indian markets while ensuring compliance with legal norms. The introduction of production and co-production incentive schemes by both central and state governments positions India as an attractive destination for content creation. It is mentioned the government has adopted a proactive stance in promoting regulations in sectors like advertising, online gaming, digital media, and more through partnerships with industry bodies.
In summary, this report serves as a valuable resource for stakeholders in India's thriving technology-driven Media and Entertainment sector by providing insights into regulatory frameworks that facilitate market entry, collaboration, operations, comply with legal standards, and leverage advancements made by the industry participants.
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Ministry of Information Broadcasting: A governmental body responsible for information and broadcasting related functions.
Khaitan Co.: One of the knowledge partners prepared the Regulatory Handbook.
WAVES 2025: An event or program that will witness the release of the key Report titled Legal Currents: A Regulatory Handbook on India's Media Entertainment Sector 2025.
Legal Currents: A Regulatory Handbook on Indias Media Entertainment Sector 2025: A report that outlines regulatory frameworks shaping India's Media Entertainment ecosystem, prepared by Khaitan Co.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
“Legal Currents: A Regulatory Handbook on India’s
M&E Sector 2025 – to be released tomorrow
Posted On: 02 MAY 2025 2:39PM by PIB Mumbai
Mumbai, 2 May 2025
WAVES 2025 is a watershed moment in the Media and Entertainment landscape of India and the event will
witness the release of a key Report titled “Legal Currents: A Regulatory Handbook on India’s Media &
Entertainment Sector 2025.” Prepared by Khaitan & Co., one of the knowledge partners of WAVES 2025, the
Report outlines the regulatory frameworks that continue to shape and unleash the growing potential of India’s
vibrant Media & Entertainment ecosystem.
The legal guide comes at a crucial moment as India’s M&E industry undergoes unprecedented transformation,
driven by regulatory frameworks that have enabled industry participants to leverage their skills and technological
innovation across broadcasting and infotainment, gaming, AI, digital media and films. Along with a rapid increase
in internet accessibility and shifts in Indian content consumption, India is undergoing a digital transformation
facilitated by proactive and receptive governance. The Government has optimised and eased regulatory
processes for sectors such as print and linear broadcasting on television and radio, which still command a
significant audience within India.
The handbook covers key Government initiatives and legal interventions that have incentivised and streamlined
the legal roadmap for market entry, collaboration and operations by foreign players. The Central and state
Governments have also introduced production and co-production incentive schemes, positioning India as a
premier destination for content creation.
In key sectors such as advertising, online gaming, and digital media, a collaborative partnership has evolved
between industry bodies and the Government, providing operational flexibility for stakeholders while ensuring legal
compliance.
As India strengthens its position as a global content hub, this handbook is aimed to serve as a vital resource for
stakeholders in the vibrant, tech-driven M&E space.
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