Resurfacing an August forecast: PwC projects India’s media and entertainment market will reach $36.7bn by 2030
The PwC India projection, first issued on 27 August 2026, sees the market growing from $25.7bn in 2025 to $36.7bn by 2030. Internet advertising is forecast to expand at a 13.9% CAGR, while premium cinema ticketing and hospitality offer additional revenue opportunities.
The development
PwC India projects India’s media and entertainment market to reach $36.7 billion by 2030, from $25.7 billion in 2025. Internet advertising is forecast to grow at 13.9% CAGR, while premium cinema ticketing and hospitality create additional revenue opportunities.
The numbers
- $36.7 billion
- 2030
- $25.7 billion
- 2025
- 13.9%
Why it matters to operators and investors
Reassess India marketing budgets toward measurable digital channels and pilot premium cinema or hospitality partnerships as PwC forecasts 13.9% annual growth in internet advertising.
What to watch next
- Internet advertising growth relative to PwC's projected 13.9% CAGR, separating inventory expansion from rising ad prices.
- Retail media launches, repeat advertiser spending and independently measured incremental sales.
- Premium cinema occupancy and spending per visitor, not ticket-price increases alone.
- Dining and retail conversion around entertainment venues versus comparable locations without them.
- Brand acquisition costs and conversion rates moving in opposite directions.