Media & Entertainment Industry – Trends & Challenges
14th Annual Legal Era India Conclave 2025 | Panel On Media & Entertainment Industry – Trends & Challenges
The session provided an in-depth exploration of India’s rapidly evolving media and entertainment (M&E) sector, focusing on the intersection of emerging AI technologies and the complex legal landscape governing copyright, intellectual property, and content regulation. Leading legal experts discussed challenges and opportunities linked to AI-driven content creation, moral and personality rights, regulatory frameworks, and the globalization of Indian media. The discussion emphasized the need for balanced regulation, responsible innovation, and collaboration to safeguard creators’ rights while fostering growth and creativity.
Key Highlights:
- Market Size & Growth: India’s M&E sector valued at ₹2.5 trillion in 2024, projected growth of 7.2% in 2025; OTT platforms boosted by 939 million wireless subscribers.
- Copyright & Piracy: 90 million users accessed pirated content in 2024, causing $1.2 billion losses; platforms like YouTube paid $2.88 billion to Indian creators.
- AI & Legal Challenges: Complexity in AI-generated IP ownership, moral rights, and content liability; global efforts underway but no uniform regulation yet.
- Notable Litigation: Cases like ANI vs OpenAI and Disney/Universal vs Midjourney highlight emerging AI-IP disputes.
- OTT Regulation & Content Censorship: Government bans fuel debates on freedom of expression vs societal protection.
- Corporate Governance: Internal AI policies, stakeholder consent, and liability limitations crucial for risk management.
- Gaming Industry Impact: Government ban on real money gaming risks driving illegal activity and impeding growth.
Featured Panelists:
- Bishwarup Chakrabarti, General Counsel, Eros Media World PLC
- Isha Rathnam, CLO (Vice President), Lionsgate
- Michelle DPenha, Head of Legal, DNEG
- Tanu Banerjee, Partner, Khaitan & Co
Moderator:
- Zameer Nathani, Global General Counsel, DNEG
Session Partner: Khaitan & Co
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