Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos spotlights India’s entertainment opportunity in New Delhi
Sarandos is in New Delhi for an Express Adda session after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with discussions centred on expanding Indian content’s global reach and the country’s media and entertainment potential.
What happened
Netflix India · Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos is visiting New Delhi for an Express Adda session after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss India’s
Key facts
- 10 years
Why this matters
The leadership focus creates openings for partnerships or acquisitions across Indian studios, production talent, IP owners and media-distribution ecosystems.
What to watch
- New multiyear content commitments or major first-look/co-production deals with Indian studios.
- Netflix disclosures showing India subscriber, advertising or engagement momentum.
- Announcements involving Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali or other regional-language originals.
- Telecom bundling agreements or pricing changes aimed at widening reach.
- Indian government actions on streaming regulation, content standards, foreign investment or data rules.
- Competitive moves by JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Zee5 and other domestic platforms.
- Announce or signal new Indian original films, series and regional-language commissions.
- Expand partnerships with Indian studios, producers, telecom operators, device makers or advertisers.
- Use Indian titles more prominently in global release calendars, dubbing and subtitling programs.
- Increase emphasis on the ad-supported plan and locally relevant brand partnerships.
- Engage policymakers and industry bodies on content, investment and media-sector regulation.