PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in Mumbai. He highlighted India’s emergence as a global hub for film production, digital content, gaming, fashion, and music.
In his keynote address at the Jio World Convention Centre, PM Modi emphasised the growing significance of India’s creative economy, projecting a substantial increase in its contribution to the nation’s GDP in the coming years.
The Prime Minister noted the expanding opportunities in the live concert industry and the global animation market, which is currently valued at over USD 430 billion and is expected to double in the next decade.
PM Modi urged India’s young creators, from musicians in Guwahati to filmmakers in Punjab, to drive the nation’s ‘Orange Economy’ forward.
Prime Minister Modi assured them of the government’s support through initiatives like Skill India, Startup India, and policies for the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC) industry.
The four-day summit, themed ‘Connecting Creators, Connecting Countries’, aims to position India as a global leader in media, entertainment, and digital innovation.
It brings together over 10,000 delegates from more than 90 countries, including 1,000 creators, 300+ companies, and 350+ startups.
Key features of WAVES 2025 include:
PM Modi highlighted the importance of ‘Creative Responsibility’ in a technology-driven world.
The Prime Minister emphasised the need to preserve emotional sensitivity and cultural richness as technology increasingly influences human lives.
The goal, he said, is to nurture emotionally and intellectually rich individuals, not just machines.
WAVES 2025 aligns with PM Modi’s vision by uniting films, OTT, gaming, digital media, AVGC-XR, AI, and emerging tech sectors.
The summit aims to unlock a $50 billion market by 2029, expanding India’s footprint in the global entertainment economy.
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