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December 31, 2025 10:42 AM

India hosts WAVES 2025 with participation from over 90 countries

India hosted the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 from May 1 to 4 as a flagship global initiative of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to strengthen the media, entertainment and creative economy. The summit saw participation from over 90 countries, with more than 10,000 delegates, 1,000 creators, 300 companies and 350 startups, and an overall footfall of around one lakh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described WAVES as a “wave of culture, creativity and unive...

July 11, 2025 5:18 PM

WAVES 2025: India’s creative economy sets the stage for a trillion-dollar global impact

WAVES 2025 has significantly energized the country’s creative economy, often referred to as the Orange Economy also. This initiative aims to foster economic activities that convert ideas, creativity, rich and diverse cultural expressions and heritage into tangible goods and services. The creative economy spans a wide range of industries including music, film, design, publishing, gaming and many more creative pursuits. This mission amply demonstrates how cultural and creative assets can also be...

July 11, 2025 4:52 PM

India emerges as global creative powerhouse at WAVES 2025

At the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) in Mumbai, India did more than host a global gathering—it defined the future of storytelling. Leaders from the worlds of technology, media, and culture converged to witness a defining moment: India’s confident emergence as a global creative powerhouse. Inaugurating the summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a vision that resonated far beyond the venue. He described WAVES not just as an acronym, but “a wave of culture,...

July 11, 2025 3:42 PM

At WAVES 2025, a global call for creativity, collaboration, and cultural unity

Global Media Dialogue at WAVES 2025 in Mumbai offered a hopeful counterpoint—one rooted in creativity, collaboration, and cultural connection. Hosted under the banner of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit, the event brought together delegations from 77 countries to adopt the WAVES Declaration—a shared commitment to preserve heritage, promote ethical innovation, and build a more inclusive global media landscape. The WAVES Declaration captured the spirit of the summit: a recognit...

July 11, 2025 3:10 PM

India’s creator economy set to shape a trillion-dollar future

At WAVES 2025, a new report by the Boston Consulting Group grabbed the spotlight, drawing the attention of policymakers, creators, and investors. The report revealed that India’s creator economy is already driving more than $350 billion in consumer spending, a number expected to exceed $1 trillion by 2030. Titled From Content to Commerce: Mapping India’s Creator Economy, the report paints a vivid picture of a nation in the midst of a creative and commercial boom. With 2 to 2.5 million activ...

May 2, 2025 5:25 PM

WAVES 2025: India’s creator economy set to influence over $1 trillion in consumer spending by 2030, says BCG report

India’s digital landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by the rapid rise of its creator economy. A forthcoming report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), titled “From Content to Commerce: Mapping India’s Creator Economy”, is set to be officially launched at WAVES 2025, a premier digital media summit taking place in Mumbai. The report reveals that India’s digital creators are now influencing over $350 billion in consumer spending annually — a figure projected t...

May 2, 2025 5:08 PM

Global Media Dialogue at WAVES 2025 adopts declaration to advance creativity, cultural exchange and tech innovation

The inaugural Global Media Dialogue, held as part of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) in Mumbai, brought together delegates from 77 countries to reaffirm the role of media and entertainment in advancing global peace, cultural understanding, and inclusive development. The dialogue culminated in the adoption of the Global Media Dialogue 2025 Declaration, a joint statement of intent outlining aspirational commitments to foster creativity, cultural exchange, and technolo...

May 2, 2025 12:17 PM

Jaishankar stresses innovation, culture & tech as pillars of Viksit Bharat at WAVES 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday underscored the pivotal role of culture, innovation, and technology in realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Speaking on the second day of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, he also emphasized the need to democratize the global system by amplifying diverse traditions, heritages, ideas, and creative expressions. Highlighting the cultural dimension of change, Jaishankar said, “The world is intrinsically and es...

May 2, 2025 11:30 AM

Allu Arjun hails WAVES 2025 as India’s creative launch pad

Actor Allu Arjun on Thursday lauded the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 as a global platform for India to showcase its storytelling prowess and creative excellence. The summit, organized by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Jio World Center in Mumbai on Thursday. Speaking at an ‘In Conversation’ session titled Talent Beyond Borders, Arjun said, “India has always had the soul. Now, we have the st...

May 1, 2025 11:21 PM

Global Media Dialogue at WAVES 2025: India to host over 60 nations, unveils WAVES declaration

India is set to host the inaugural Global Media Dialogue (GMD) as part of WAVES 2025 in Mumbai on May 2, a landmark event organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting with support from the Ministry of External Affairs. The Dialogue will bring together delegates from over 60 countries, including the UK, Japan, Russia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and others, represented at ministerial and senior official levels, marking a significant step in positioning India at the forefront of global media...