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By Pickle November 10, 2025

Welcome to the special issue of Pickle focused on the CII Global M&E Investors Meet and the changing global media and entertainment landscape—a deep dive into India’s unprecedented rise as a creative powerhouse.

This year’s CII Big Picture Summit is more than an industry calendar highlight—it stands as a testimony to India’s M&E sector stepping confidently onto the world stage. The debut of the CII Global M&E Investors Meet, in strategic partnership with WAVES Bazaar, signals a bold new era of direct engagement between global capital and India’s most promising content creators, tech innovators, and entrepreneurs.

With curated deal-making sessions, investment matchmaking, and expert guidance from Elara Capital and Vitrina, the platform is purpose-built for investors and investees to forge partnerships that will reshape the future of media and entertainment in the AI era.

India’s “Advantage” has never been clearer: a unique blend of cultural diversity, a thriving creator economy, progressive policies, and world-class talent across AVGC-XR, digital, and traditional content verticals. The government’s focus on enabling infrastructure, supporting startups, and fostering innovation is fast-tracking India’s creative economy.

As the sector outpaces global growth, 2025 is set to be the year when international collaboration and investment unlock new levels of innovation, scale, and global reach.

The momentum extends across India’s landmark events. The recently held IndiaJoy and the India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) , has catalyzed the digital entertainment and gaming boom, proving the commercial and cultural strength of Indian IP.

IFFI Goa is gearing up to set new standards in cinematic excellence, diversity, and inclusivity, while WAVES Film Bazaar continues to power South Asia’s narrative economy and drive cross-border co-productions. These platforms are not only showcasing Indian creativity on the world stage, but also cultivating vibrant ecosystems where ideas become global ventures and investment finds fertile ground. For investors, this is a rare opportunity to participate in India’s creative and technological leap. For creators and companies, it’s a chance to access mentorship, funding, and international partnerships like never before.

We hope this special issue of Pickle inspires you to explore new possibilities, connect with visionary leaders, and play a role in shaping the future of the global creative economy. Make plans to attend CII BIG Picture Summit and CII Global M&E Investor Meet (December 1 & 2, Mumbai). Contact us if you want to connect with the Indian M&E business.