Mumbai: Khaitan & Co, in collaboration with FICCI, launched the Frames & Frameworks: 2025 Legal Guide at the FICCI Media and Entertainment Business Conclave 2025 in Chennai. The comprehensive report serves as an essential resource for industry stakeholders, offering in-depth insights into the evolving legal frameworks, regulatory changes, and transformative trends shaping India’s USD 26.2 billion Media & Entertainment (M&E) sector.
As the M&E industry undergoes rapid digital transformation, the report examines the profound impact of technologies such as artificial intelligence on content creation, the meteoric rise of OTT platforms, and the shifting regulatory landscape. Tanu Banerjee, Partner at Khaitan & Co, shared her perspective on the sector’s growth, stating, “The Indian Media & Entertainment sector has evolved significantly in the last few years, fuelled by technological advancements, digital adoption, and government initiatives to enhance digital infrastructure. As the industry continues to transform, regulatory frameworks will also transform to address emerging challenges while balancing growth and innovation. This legal report aims to provide deep insights on prevailing legal and regulatory frameworks and to assist in navigating through the dynamic landscape.”
India’s film industry is projected to reach INR 23.8 crores by FY 2026. The report highlights the importance of government incentives and co-production agreements with countries like France, Poland, and Russia, which are positioning India as a global filmmaking hub. The expansion of India’s online gaming market is also significant, with projections indicating it will reach INR 53.8 crores in gamer revenue by FY 2028. The report provides an analysis of regulatory challenges, including taxation and real-money gaming laws.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) remains a key theme in the M&E sector, with the government continuing to relax sectoral caps to attract global players. The report outlines recent policy shifts, particularly in non-news television channels and foreign journal publications, which have created new investment opportunities. Despite ongoing regulatory complexities in news and current affairs, India’s vast content landscape and massive audience base make it an increasingly attractive market for global investors.
The guide also delves into the evolving legal landscape surrounding personality rights and succession planning for celebrities. Judicial precedents are shaping protections for celebrity personas, balancing these rights with artistic freedom. With digital advancements redefining brand legacies, structured succession planning has become vital to ensure seamless wealth transfer and intellectual property (IP) protection.
As India’s M&E sector continues its evolution, the interplay between technology, regulation, and creative expression will define its future trajectory. With growing global interest and ongoing policy shifts, the industry finds itself at a pivotal moment, balancing innovation, investment, and regulatory clarity to foster sustained growth.
