The Indian television industry has seen tremendous growth over the years. They have become an integral part of every household. Indian television has a firm hold in the global entertainment industry as it offers diverse and innovative content that appeals to viewers everywhere. Let us see the top ten TV companies in India:
List of top TV companies in India
Sony Pictures Networks India
Founded in: 1995 as SET India
Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
One of the TV giants is Sony Pictures Networks India, which was earlier known as SET India. It offers a wide range of channels, including sports, movies, and entertainment.
Star India
Founded in: 1991
Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Star India is owned by The Walt Disney Company. It is known for its quality content and diverse programming in multiple languages. Star Plus and Hotstar are famous channels with huge viewership.
Zee Entertainment
Founded in: 1992
Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
ZEE offers channels such as Zee TV, Zee Cinema, etc., which are famous household names. It is a key player in the Indian TV industry, offering channels in many genres and languages based on the demography of India.
Viacom18
Founded in: 2007
Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
MTV and Nickelodeon are some of the famous franchises that are now in India as well, after the joint venture between Viacom Inc and the Network18 Group. It focuses a lot on its young audiences.
Sun TV Network
Founded in:1993
Headquarters: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
With its strong foothold in the southern part of the country, Sun TV Network is a popular regional name. It offers a mix of soap operas, movies and reality shows to its dominant Tamil audience.
Colors TV Network
Founded in: 2008
Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Colors TV Network is a pioneer in reality TV shows. Its famous shows include Big Boss and Khatron Ke Khiladi, which have a huge fan base among the Indian audience. It is a subsidiary of Viacom 18.
Discovery Communications India
Founded in: 1995
Headquarters: New Delhi, India
Discovery Communications India is a television company specialising in factual entertainment. Its channels such as Discovery, Animal Planet, TLC, etc., are informative and educational to Indian viewers, covering a variety of programmes.
Network18
Founded in: 1993
Headquarters: Noida, Uttar Pradesh
One of the most prominent players in the Indian media industry is the name Network18. Its channels such as CNN- News18, CNBC-TV18, etc., have been a reliable source of news and business information.
TV Today Network
Founded in: 1999
Headquarters: Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Famous for its Hindi news channel Aaj Tak, it has been a popular name in the Indian news industry. It focuses on delivering news in a crisp and engaging manner. It has a huge viewership as well.
NDTV
Founded in: 1988
Headquarters: New Delhi, India
The New Delhi Television Limited has been quite popular in the history of journalism. Its famous channels such as NDTV 24×7 and NDTV India, bring latest news reporting, debates and analysis for the audience.
FAQs
How big is the Indian television industry?
The Indian television industry is one of the biggest television industries in the world, with a vast viewership and a wide range of channels spanning various genres and languages.
What are the most popular genres on Indian television?
Popular genres include soap operas, reality shows, news, sports, movies and music.
How has the rise of digital platforms affected traditional TV?
The rise of digital platforms, streaming services, and OTT (Over-The-Top) content has led to changing viewing habits, prompting TV companies to adapt their strategies.
What languages are TV shows broadcast in India?
TV shows are broadcast in a multitude of languages, including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, etc.
How competitive is the Indian TV market?
The Indian TV market is highly competitive due to the presence of numerous TV companies, each vying for viewers' attention by offering diverse and engaging content.
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