WAVES 2025 Positions India as the Global Epicenter of Entertainment Innovation

WAVES 2025, the inaugural World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit, wrapped up at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, signaling a transformative chapter for India’s creative economy. Over four dynamic days, global industry leaders, top celebrities, and innovators from film, television, gaming, and tech converged to chart a vision for a $50 billion future for India's media and entertainment sector.

The event was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who underscored India's ambition to become a global powerhouse by championing the Create in India, Create for the World philosophy. The summit hosted an array of high-profile panels and sessions—featuring icons such as Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan, and Allu Arjun—which spotlighted success stories and future opportunities for both Indian and international talent.

WAVES 2025 did more than host discussions—it served as a launchpad for strategic partnerships, investments, and cross-border collaborations. Major players from Hollywood, Silicon Valley, and regional entertainment hubs explored cutting-edge themes in digital innovation, immersive storytelling, and the rapid growth of gaming and esports. Industry leaders like Mukesh Ambani projected the sector’s potential to surpass $100 billion in the coming decade, leveraging India’s vast audience base and creative talent.

With the backing of the Government of India and Maharashtra, WAVES 2025 has set a new benchmark for global industry engagement, positioning India not only as the world’s entertainment content engine but also as a destination for innovation, investment, and cultural exchange.