Services

Media & Entertainment

Animation, VFX, gaming, OTT, broadcast — buoyed by India's National Film Policy and AVGC-XR mission. FDI rules vary by sub-sector.

Highlights

AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, Extended Reality) — national task force; sector incentives under finalisation.
National Film Heritage Mission + reformed Cinematograph Act 2023.
Indian Filming Incentive Scheme — 30% reimbursement (up to ₹2 cr) on QPE for international productions shooting in India.
FDI in broadcasting carries variable caps: Up-linking news 49%, Up-linking non-news 100% automatic, FM Radio 49%, Print news 26%.
OTT and digital media governed under IT Rules 2021.

Indian Filming Incentive Scheme
Up to 30% reimbursement on QPE (qualifying production expenditure) for international productions shot in India, capped at ₹2 crore.
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