New Delhi: Dish TV India, a content aggregator and distributor, has partnered with UK-based C21Media to launch Content India 2025, an ambitious initiative aimed at positioning India as a global powerhouse in the content creation and entertainment industry.
Slated to take place from April 1-3, 2025, the three-day summit will showcase India’s capabilities in production, post-production, and content creation, while fostering cross-border collaborations and innovation. The event will serve as a precursor to a larger Content India 2026 event and will emulate the successful formats of C21Media’s Content London and Content Americas, blending marketplaces, conferences, and networking opportunities.
Dish TV India’s extensive ecosystem—spanning 582+ channels, 21 OTT apps, and advanced technology platforms—positions it uniquely to spearhead this transformative effort. Content India will bring together creators, producers, distributors, platforms, and channels, offering unparalleled opportunities for collaboration and market expansion.
Manoj Dobhal, CEO & Executive Director, Dish TV India, emphasized, “The Indian entertainment industry is at a critical juncture, with its content resonating like never before across international audiences. Content India 2025 is our effort to empower Indian creators and bring global opportunities closer to home. By fostering innovation and collaboration, we aim to position India as a global content powerhouse and pave the way for sustainable growth in the industry.”
Echoing the sentiment, David Jenkinson, Editor-in-Chief and Managing Director of C21Media, added:
“India’s entertainment industry holds immense potential to lead the global content landscape with its creativity and innovation. Partnering with Dish TV India for Content India allows us to bring together the best minds in the industry, fostering collaborations that drive meaningful growth and unlock new opportunities for content creators on an international scale.”
Content India 2025 is designed to spotlight India’s entertainment sector and attract global players to explore partnerships and opportunities in the country. With its combination of networking events, thought leadership sessions, and a dynamic marketplace, the summit will empower Indian creators to tap into the evolving global content landscape and solidify India’s reputation as a leading force in the global entertainment industry.
This initiative underscores Dish TV India’s commitment to driving the next wave of growth and innovation for India’s entertainment ecosystem.