Media is a significant component of the economy in India. From film giants to trusted news outlets, the country is home to a diverse collection of companies producing content in multiple languages that’s enjoyed by audiences around the world. Here’s an overview of India’s media leaders, which are driving growth in the market.
Media Companies in India to Know
- Dotdash Meredith
- Warner Bros. Discovery
- ZEE
- India Today
- Balaji Telefilms
- NDTV
- Saregama
Top Media Companies in India
Founded in 2018, SeeResponse is a full-service B2B marketing company that helps software companies and startups grow through customized marketing strategies in the form of email marketing, demand generation and marketing automation. The company is headquartered in Delhi.
Since 2000, GMT India has been a seasonally published leading publication focused on watches and watchmaking. With insider perspectives and the latest updates on the watch industry, it provides an in-depth look at luxury timepieces and the brands behind them. Alongside its print edition, it also features website news and a monthly newsletter.
Way2News is India’s hyperlocal short news app that summarizes real-time updates in areas like business, sports, politics and entertainment, while also providing the complete news story for readers who wish to view the full thing. The company is headquartered in Hyderabad.
Balaji Telefilms produces Indian television across genres, including soap operas, reality TV, game shows, nonfiction programming and dramatic series. The company also creates digital B2B and B2C content and produces commissioned programs, which it sells as serial shows to other channels, including Star Plus, Colors and Zee TV.
BlueIris is a newly formed digital marketing agency that specializes in innovative, results-driven marketing solutions for businesses across a range of industries. Its team offers a suite of services, including social media marketing, pay-per-click advertising, web design, brand strategy and more.
Microcode Software is a software development company specializing in web solutions, using technologies like PHP and JavaScript to deliver digital experiences to its customers. Since its founding nearly 25 years ago, the company has expanded its reach across India.
Dotdash Meredith runs online and print publications that focus on topics like entertainment, food, health, beauty and travel. It also serves advertisers, offering an intent-based audience targeting tool known as D/Cipher. Dotdash Meredith hires software engineers and other technologists in India.
New Delhi Television, known as NDTV, delivers broadcast and digital news. The company, known for being the first 24/7 news outlet in India, operates NDTV India, a Hindi channel, and NDTV 24x7, an English channel. NDTV also provides digital news regarding local and regional issues in topic areas such as education and elections.
Saregama is a multimedia firm, which began as a music label and today publishes music, films and television content. Its serial shows have run on Netflix and HotStar, and the company leverages its experience in music production to create original scores for its films. Saregama’s retail arm sells a pre-loaded music device called Carvaan, which looks like a retro radio and integrates with home Wi-Fi systems.
Motion Work Studios is a marketing and digital advertising agency that specializes in creating a range of gaming experiences, from mobile games to marketing apps designed to drive engagement and brand awareness while providing a fun and interactive experience for users. The company’s office is in Mumbai.
Hippo Video’s AI-powered platform helps businesses create video content at scale — without the need for lengthy recording sessions or complex editing — while enabling users to reach a wider audience, boost engagement and increase efficiency. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Chennai and boasts a small team of less than 100 employees.
Digital Adithiyaa is a digital marketing agency headquartered in Bengaluru. It specializes in Meta and Google ads, SEO, and lead generation strategies, connecting businesses with their ideal audience through data-driven campaigns and organic content.
Founded as a single magazine title in the 1970s, India Today is now a multichannel media group that publishes content across print, radio, television, digital and social media platforms. It broadcasts international and domestic news, as well as both live and programmed television. The original magazine still goes to print, with coverage of sports, entertainment, tech and business news.
Warner Bros. Discovery is a global company producing and distributing content through a family of brands that includes well-known names like HBO, CNN, TBS, TruTV, HLN and Cooking Channel. Warner Bros. Discovery maintains a significant presence in India with its India Innovation Hub, which comprises locations in Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad, and its Hyderabad Capabilities Center.
Powered by artificial intelligence and deep learning, Videonetics’ unified video management platform is an integrated video management solution that is also modular, encompassing applications like a video management system, traffic management system and face recognition system. The platform is trained on large data sets, making the solutions versatile for all industries.
With offices across India, Web Aspiration crafts tailored digital marketing strategies that drive growth and enhance online visibility. Be it SEO, content creation, social media management or paid advertising, its team offers a suite of services designed to be tailored to any business.
MetaShop is a cloud and AI-based startup based in Pune. Founded in 2022, it helps its customers create 3D content for gaming, e-commerce and real estate.
Sova Solar claims to be at the forefront of the green energy revolution since its founding by producing photovoltaic products dedicated to sustainable and cost-effective power solutions. The company’s only office is located in Kolkata.
Turain Software is a Kolkata-based provider of technology and digital marketing services that delivers solutions tailored to empower businesses digitally. Its specialties include bulk SMS services, WhatsApp business API integration, website development and SEO techniques to enhance online visibility.
ZEE is a content media group that publishes broadcast and digital news across regional, national and global channels. The company also produces and distributes movies, publishes music and operates live entertainment and theater events. Since bringing the first private satellite television channel to India in 1992, ZEE has grown its reach to over 1 billion viewers globally.
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