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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3287
TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2026
PROGRESS UNDER WAVES 2025
3287: DR. SUMER SINGH SOLANKI
SHRI JAGGESH
SHRI LAHAR SINGH SIROYA
Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:
a) the progress achieved under the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES)
2025, including CreatoSphere, WaveX and WAVES Bazaar components;
b) number of delegates, startups pitched, business leads generated and international outreach
events;
c) whether the Ministry has assessed WAVES impact on creative economy and job creation;
and
d) if so, the details along with the specific findings and outcomes thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING AND
PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS.
(DR. L. MURUGAN)
(a) to (d):
The World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 was organised in line with
the Government’s vision of making India a global hub for content creation under the initiative
“Create in India, Create for the World.” The summit aimed to strengthen India’s creative
economy by integrating content, creativity and culture into a structured engine of economic
growth and global outreach.
WAVES 2025 provided a platform for creators, startups, producers and technology leaders to
engage with global buyers, investors and OTT platforms. The event witnessed participation of
more than 1 lakh delegates from over 100 countries and featured over 140 sessions including
plenaries, masterclasses and breakout sessions with global industry leaders.
Under CreatoSphere and Create in India Challenge, the initiative attracted over 1 lakh
registrations from creators across India and more than 60 countries across sectors such as
animation, gaming, VFX, XR, music and digital media, with around 750 finalists showcased
at the summit.The WaveX startup initiative promoted innovation in the Media and Entertainment sector by
shortlisting 30 startups for pitching sessions, while around 100 startups exhibited their products
and solutions at the summit.
The WAVES Bazaar functions as a year-round global marketplace for film, television,
animation, gaming, XR and digital content sectors and has over 4,000 registered buyers and
6,000 sellers, facilitating business-to-business meetings and generating potential business and
investment leads.
For international outreach, WAVES Bazaar activities were undertaken at several global
platforms including the International Film Festivals at Melbourne, Toronto, Venice and Busan.
It was also showcased at Tokyo Game Show and Expo 2025 Osaka. Moreover, it was part of
many domestic platforms such as India Joy, India Game Developers Conference (IGDC) and
IFFI to promote Indian creators and content globally.
The Summit also included knowledge sessions and masterclasses focusing on skilling youth,
supporting startups and promoting innovation. It empowered regional and vernacular
storytellers to reach global platforms. The Government continuously assesses the impact of its
programmes and initiatives, including WAVES 2025.
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