Mumbai: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has announced the launch of the CII Global M&E Investor Meet at the 12th annual CII BIG Picture Summit, scheduled to be held on December 1–2, 2025, in Mumbai. Organized in collaboration with WAVES Bazaar, the initiative aims to unlock the full potential of India’s Media & Entertainment (M&E) sector by connecting investors with innovative companies driving the next phase of growth.
CII has also announced Elara Capital as the Investment Partner and Vitrina as the Global Financing Partner for the Investor Meet. WAVES Bazaar, a leading business networking and project pitching platform in the M&E sector, will bring its signature B2B meeting format and project showcases—featuring initiatives from its existing projects and WAVES Film Bazaar—into the CII Marketplace during the summit.
Themed “The AI Era: Bridging Creativity & Commerce,” the 2025 edition of the CII BIG Picture Summit will bring together industry and government leaders to define a strategic roadmap for India’s M&E growth story. The Summit is being organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.
The Summit will be chaired by Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting; Gaurav Banerjee, MD & CEO, Sony Pictures Network India; Rajan Navani, CEO, JetSynthesys; and Gunjan Soni, Country Managing Director, YouTube India — all office bearers of the CII National Council of M&E.
The CII M&E Global Investor Meet will connect international investors with India’s most promising ventures through curated one-on-one meetings, catalyzing both global and domestic investments across film, streaming, gaming, animation, VFX, and live entertainment.
“India’s M&E industry, despite its rich history, has thrived largely on private passion and capital. CII’s Investor Meet is a major step to change that,” said Shibashish Sarkar, Chairman of the 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 bringing global investors and Indian M&E enterprises together in a curated, one-on-one format. This summit is not just a generic expo but a true matchmaking event aimed at showcasing Indian companies as viable, exciting investments. I see this as the beginning of a journey.”
Harendra Kumar, MD, Elara Capital, added, “Elara Capital is pleased to partner with the CII M&E Global Investor Summit. We look forward to bringing together the investor community and corporates in the M&E space, driving synergies for both sectors in the best possible manner.”
“Vitrina is proud to partner with CII and the M&E Investor Meet on this landmark initiative,” said Atul Phadnis, CEO, Vitrina. “India’s M&E ecosystem is evolving rapidly, and our mission is to spotlight India’s potential on the global stage, connecting the right investors to the right opportunities.”
The CII BIG Picture Summit continues to be India’s premier annual gathering of policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and creators—driving collaboration, innovation, and growth across the M&E spectrum. As part of the summit, the CII Marketplace and WAVES Bazaar will jointly facilitate exclusive B2B meetings, bringing together industry leaders, buyers, sellers, and content creators for co-production and investment opportunities.
The Summit will also feature participation from WAVEX and WAVES Creatosphere, fostering a dynamic ecosystem for startup collaboration, cross-border partnerships, and business growth within the creative economy.
