Mumbai: Dish TV India Ltd has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with C21Media to introduce Content India 2025, a landmark event designed to elevate Indian content on the global stage. This innovative three-day market and conference will take place in Mumbai, bringing together prominent content creators and industry experts from around the world.
The inaugural event is scheduled for April 2026, preceded by an exclusive Content India Summit from April 1 to 3, 2025. This summit will convene key stakeholders from both Indian and global markets to define the mission and objectives for the main event. Content India aims to follow the successful formats of C21Media’s international events, such as Content Americas and Content London, and will feature a vibrant marketplace, engaging conferences, and extensive networking opportunities for creators, producers, distributors, platforms, and channels.
“With Content India 2025, Dish TV reaffirms its leadership in the industry by providing a structured platform for content creators, addressing longstanding distribution challenges to ensure high-quality content reaches its audience,” said Manoj Dobhal, CEO & Executive Director of Dish TV India Ltd. “Our partnership with C21Media demonstrates our commitment to bridging local and international talent, unlocking new opportunities for Indian creators on the global stage.”
Dobhal added, “We are building a platform that empowers storytellers, streamlining their journey from vision to a global audience. As a leader in content distribution, we are proud to support this initiative, ensuring the growth and global thriving of India’s content industry.”
David Jenkinson, C21’s editor-in-chief and managing director, commented, “The Indian content sector is prolific and has immense potential for success. However, there is a significant opportunity to connect domestic key players with the global community to create next-generation content. We are excited to showcase India’s tech and post-production capabilities, which are unrivaled worldwide, at Content India.”
Through Content India, Dish TV aims to tackle distribution hurdles, offering creators a platform to showcase their work and connecting quality content with the right audiences. This initiative is poised to shape the future of content creation and distribution in India while enhancing the visibility and impact of creators in the industry.
