New platform to connect global investors with India’s leading media and entertainment ventures
New Delhi: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has announced the launch of the CII Global Media & Entertainment (M&E) Investor Meet, to be held alongside the 12th annual CII BIG Picture Summit on December 1–2, 2025, in Mumbai. The initiative, developed in collaboration with WAVES Bazaar, aims to attract global investments into India’s fast-evolving M&E sector by fostering partnerships between investors and Indian companies.
The Investor Meet will be powered by Elara Capital as the Investment Partner and Vitrina as the Global Financing Partner. WAVES Bazaar, known for its successful B2B networking and project-pitching platforms, will integrate its WAVES Film Bazaar format and project showcases into the CII Marketplace during the summit.
This year’s CII BIG Picture Summit, themed “The AI Era: Bridging Creativity & Commerce,” is being organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, and will bring together leaders from government, industry, and investment communities to shape the roadmap for India’s M&E transformation.
The Summit will be chaired by Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting; Gaurav Banerjee, MD & CEO, Sony Pictures Network India; Rajan Navani, CEO, Jet Synthesys; and Gunjan Soni, Country Managing Director, YouTube India — all of whom are members of the CII National Council of M&E.
The CII Global M&E Investor Meet will provide a platform for one-on-one meetings between global investors and promising Indian startups and companies across film, streaming, gaming, animation, VFX, and live entertainment sectors. The initiative aims to catalyze both domestic and international investment into India’s rapidly expanding creative economy.
“India’s M&E industry has long thrived on private passion and capital. CII’s Investor Meet is a major step to change that,” said Shibashish Sarkar, Chairman, CII Global M&E Investor Summit, Group CEO of Reliance Entertainment, and President of the Producers Guild of India. “For the first time, we’re creating a curated matchmaking platform for global investors and Indian enterprises. This isn’t just another expo — it’s a true investment bridge for the industry’s future.”
Harendra Kumar, Managing Director of Elara Capital, said, “We’re pleased to partner with CII for this pioneering initiative. The Investor Meet will bring together investors and corporates in the M&E space, driving meaningful synergies and fueling growth.”
Atul Phadnis, CEO of Vitrina, added, “India’s M&E ecosystem is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Our goal is to connect global investors with high-potential opportunities, spotlighting India’s growing influence on the global entertainment stage.”
The CII BIG Picture Summit serves as India’s premier annual gathering for the media and entertainment sector, convening policymakers, industry pioneers, investors, and creative leaders to explore emerging trends and growth strategies. The summit’s CII Marketplace and WAVES Bazaar segments will feature exclusive B2B meetings and co-production opportunities, fostering collaboration among content creators, producers, buyers, and sellers.
The event will also see participation from WAVEX and WAVES Creatosphere, providing a vibrant platform for startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators to engage with investors and partners.
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