WAVEX 2025, the flagship startup initiative under the World Audio-Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) being held in Mumbai, is a promising intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment.
Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) can increase revenues by 10 per cent and reduce costs by 15 per cent for media and entertainment companies, Ernst & Young (EY) asserted in a report published during the first edition of WAVES Summit.
India's screen entertainment market to reach USD17 billion by 2029, driven by digital, sustained by television and movies, according to a joint report by Media Partners Asia (MPA), IP House and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
India's organised live events segment expanded by 15 per cent in 2024, generating an estimated incremental Rs 13 billion in revenue, according to the whitepaper presented during the ongoing WAVES 2025 in Mumbai.
The inaugural edition of WAVES Bazaar, held from May 1 to May 3, 2025, in Mumbai, concluded with resounding success, establishing itself as a premier platform for international business collaboration in the creative industries.
Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, L Murugan unveiled "India's Live Events Economy: A Strategic Growth Imperative"--a first-of-its-kind White Paper commissioned by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and prepared by EventFAQs Media, o
Moderated by Neil Gane, Vice President and Head of Asia Pacific at IP House, the conversation reflected the growing consensus that piracy is no longer a fringe concern but a mainstream threat demanding coordinated, multi-dimensional responses.
A high-profile breakout session titled "Digital Dreams and Cinematic Visions: Madhya Pradesh as the Next Creative Hub" was held on Saturday at Waves 2025 in which renowned producer and director Ekta Kapoor officially launched the Film Tourism Policy 2025 of the Madhya Pradesh government.
Aamir Khan shared valuable insights on acting, filmmaking, and AI technology at WAVES 2025. He emphasized the importance of character immersion, script analysis, and honesty in performances. His personal favorite project remains 'Taare Zameen Par'.
"I thank PM Modi, as we have such a platform due to his vision. Outstanding things are happening here. The days are not far when our entertainment and music industries will be on top," said Himesh Reshammiya.
Industry stalwarts emphasised the importance of preserving India's cinematic legacy, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in restoring classic films. With the help of cutting-edge technology and government initiatives like the National Film Heritage Mission, they're working to make
The third day of the inaugural WAVES Summit 2025 witnessed an insightful session titled Spotify House: Evolution of Folk Music in India at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai on Saturday and panellists advocated in preserving the soul of folk while adapting it to contemporary cultural la