India's animation industry — studios, features, series, policy and talent.
AnimationXpress reports that Karnataka will showcase its AVGC-XR sector excellence at the upcoming Annecy and Mifa 2026 events. The state's animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality industries will be prominently featured at these international platforms, reinforcing Karnataka's position as a hub for digital creative talent and innovation in India's AVGC-XR ecosystem.
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Filmmaker Dhwani Desai has emphasised the need for artists and filmmakers to strike a balance between adopting new technology and maintaining their core artistic foundations, according to a Press Information Bureau statement. The remarks underscore ongoing industry discussions about integrating emerging tools whilst preserving creative integrity within India's film and animation sectors.
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Filmmaker Dhwani Desai stated that artists and filmmakers must find equilibrium between adopting new technology and maintaining their own artistic foundations, according to PIB.
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The Times of India reports that Haryana is developing a policy framework designed to attract gaming and animation companies to the state. The initiative aims to strengthen the region's position within India's AVGC sector by offering incentives and supportive infrastructure for studios and production houses. The policy is part of broader efforts to establish Haryana as a destination for creative industries, complementing existing technology and manufacturing sectors.
The Delhi AVGC XR and AI Summit has concluded successfully, according to Sahyadri Startups. The event featured the launch of two new initiatives: Creator X and Career X. The summit brought together stakeholders from India's animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors to discuss industry developments and opportunities for emerging talent and creators in the AVGC-XR ecosystem.
Passionate In Marketing reports that MAAC Delhi held a summit to support emerging AVGC creators. The event focused on empowering future talent in the animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and XR sectors. The summit provided a platform for creators to develop skills and knowledge in India's growing creative industries, reflecting sustained institutional commitment to nurturing the country's AVGC-XR ecosystem.
EventFAQs reports that MAAC is hosting the Delhi AVGC-XR & AI Summit 2026, introducing new learning pathways for the sector. The initiative aims to advance education and skills development in animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality disciplines whilst integrating artificial intelligence capabilities. The summit represents a significant effort to strengthen India's AVGC-XR ecosystem through structured training and industry engagement.
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Forbes India reports on an animator's mission to change industry perception and foster greater respect for animation professionals. The statement reflects ongoing efforts within India's animation sector to elevate the profession's status and recognition. Such advocacy is significant for attracting talent and investment to the growing Indian animation industry, which faces challenges in competing globally for skilled professionals and projects.
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Animation Xpress reports that the GEM Awards 2026 announced its winners at Anime India Delhi. The awards recognise excellence in India's animation, gaming, and entertainment sectors. The event showcased emerging talent and established studios, reinforcing Delhi's role as a hub for creative industries in the country. Details on specific winners and award categories were featured in the coverage.
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ANI News reports that Haryana is positioning animation and gaming as key sectors for economic growth. A Gurgaon-based startup is seeking to establish itself within this emerging opportunity. The state's focus on the AVGC sector aligns with India's broader push to develop creative industries and attract talent and investment to the region.
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Devdiscourse reports that Haryana has unveiled an ambitious AVGC-XR Policy for 2026. The policy aims to boost the animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors in the state. This initiative is expected to attract investments, foster talent development, and establish Haryana as a hub for creative industries within India's growing AVGC-XR ecosystem.
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ANI News reports that HKI Media has announced plans to establish a ₹10 crore Centre of Excellence for AVGC-XR in Haryana. The facility will support India's animation, VFX, gaming, comics and extended reality sectors. This infrastructure initiative represents a significant investment in regional AVGC-XR capacity and skill development within the state.
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Homegrown.co.in profiles five independent animation studios operating in India, highlighting their creative methodologies and contributions to the domestic animation sector. The feature examines how these homegrown studios are establishing their own production identities and approaches within India's growing animation industry landscape. The publication showcases the diversity of creative strategies employed by these independent producers in the Indian animation market.
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The News Mill reports that filmmaker Vaibhav Kumaresh has highlighted key challenges facing the Indian animation film industry. The discussion underscores ongoing obstacles that animation professionals and studios encounter in producing feature-length animated content domestically, reflecting broader industry concerns about production viability, talent retention, and market dynamics within India's animation sector.
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Passionate In Marketing reports that Tripura has hosted a consultation on an AVGC-XR policy framework. The initiative reflects the state's interest in developing infrastructure and support mechanisms for India's animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors, potentially positioning Tripura as a hub for creative industry growth alongside established centres.
MediaNews4U reports that the Department of Information Technology (DIT) in Tripura has organised a consultation with industry experts to shape a draft AVGC-XR policy. The initiative aims to foster a new creative economy ecosystem in the northeastern state, bringing together stakeholders to develop a framework that supports animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors locally.
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Northeast Today reports that Tripura is moving to strengthen its orange economy through the AVGC-XR sector. The state is taking steps to develop animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality industries as part of broader economic growth strategy. This initiative aligns with India's push to build capabilities in creative and digital industries across regions beyond traditional tech hubs, positioning Tripura as an emerging centre for creative economy activities.
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The Economic Times reports that Tripura is developing infrastructure to position itself as a regional animation, VFX, gaming, comics and extended reality hub for Northeast India. The initiative aims to attract studios and talent to the region, expanding India's AVGC-XR ecosystem beyond traditional centres. Details on timelines, funding, and specific incentives remain to be disclosed by state authorities.
The Hindu reports that Tencent plans to invest ₹100 million in India's gaming and animation industry. The investment marks a significant commitment from the Chinese technology giant to support India's growing AVGC sector. Details regarding specific projects, timelines, or focus areas within the investment were not immediately available from the source report.
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Animation Xpress reports that the VAM Summit & Awards x The Content Hub 2026 has commenced with a focus on artificial intelligence, visual effects, and the future of storytelling. The event brings together industry professionals to explore emerging technologies and trends shaping the creative sector's evolution in content production and narrative innovation.
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EastMojo reports that Assam will host the IGNITE 2026 event focused on AVGC-XR and the creative economy.
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IGN India reviews Karna the Guardian Episode 1, an anime-style Indian animation that prioritises foundational craft over experimental storytelling. The review praises the production's technical execution whilst noting its conservative narrative approach. The episode demonstrates competent animation quality and design work, suggesting Indian studios are increasingly capable of producing content that meets global anime aesthetic standards.
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The Press Information Bureau reports that Shri Shashi Shekhar Vempati has been appointed as Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The CBFC is India's regulatory body responsible for certifying films, including animated, VFX, and comic-based content, making this appointment relevant to the domestic AVGC sector's governance and content classification framework.
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Metro India reports that Hyderabad is establishing itself as a major centre for animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors. The city's growth in AVGC-XR capabilities positions it competitively on the global stage, attracting talent and investment to India's creative economy. The development underscores Telangana's strategic focus on building a robust digital entertainment ecosystem.
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PIB reports that the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies has opened enrolment for its National AI Skilling Programme for the Creative Sector.
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The Press Information Bureau reports that the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) has opened enrolment for its National AI Skilling Programme targeting the creative sector. The initiative aims to equip professionals in animation, VFX, comics, and related creative industries with artificial intelligence skills. The programme represents a significant step in upskilling India's AVGC workforce amid growing AI adoption across creative production pipelines.
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Prasoon Joshi, the renowned lyricist and communication expert, has been appointed as Chairman of Prasar Bharati, India's public broadcasting authority, according to a PIB announcement. Joshi's background in entertainment and communication may influence content policy for India's media landscape, including potential implications for animation, VFX, and creative sectors seeking public broadcasting opportunities.
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Observer Research Foundation examines the intersection of artificial intelligence and India's AVGC (animation, VFX, gaming, comics, XR) sector. The publication explores how AI technologies are reshaping creative workflows and production capabilities within India's growing digital content industry. The report considers implications for studios, talent, and the sector's competitive positioning in global markets.
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Mid-Day reports on a significant shift in India's animation industry as studios move away from outsourcing work towards developing their own intellectual property. The transition reflects growing maturity in the sector, with Indian animation companies increasingly investing in original content creation and IP development rather than solely providing production services for international clients. This strategic pivot positions the industry for greater long-term growth and creative autonomy.
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India Education Diary reports that Arena Animation hosted an alumni meet in Kolkata to celebrate three decades of impact in the AVGC-XR and creative sectors. The event brought together former students and industry professionals to recognise the institution's contributions to animation, visual effects, gaming, and related creative fields across India.
The Statesman reports that Haryana has unveiled an ambitious Industrial Policy aimed at positioning the state as a global hub for electronics, semiconductors, display manufacturing (ESDM) and animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality (AVGC-XR) sectors. The policy represents a strategic effort to attract investment and talent in these high-growth technology-driven industries to the state.
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Outlook Respawn reports that the Indian animated series Karna the Guardian has been picked up by streaming platform Crunchyroll. The deal marks a significant distribution milestone for Indian animation content on a major global platform, expanding the reach of domestic studios to international audiences and strengthening India's presence in the global animation marketplace.
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Passionate In Marketing reports that Arena Animation has established an industry-led academic advisory board to enhance its creative education offerings. The initiative aims to set new benchmarks in animation and creative training by aligning curriculum with industry standards. The advisory board appears designed to bridge the gap between educational programming and professional market demands within India's animation sector.
Storyboard18 reports that IICT is advancing the AVGC-XR, esports and immersive technology ecosystem through strategic partnerships at India Gaming Show 2026.
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SMEStreet reports that IICT (Indian Institute of Creative Technology) has signed memorandums of understanding to expand the AVGC-XR and esports ecosystem in India. The move aims to strengthen the creative technology sector by fostering partnerships that support animation, VFX, gaming, XR, and esports development, enhancing India's position in the global creative industries market.
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Animation World Network reports that India-based Digikore Studios has released a trailer for Kingdom Games.
AnimationXpress reports that IICT and VES India have signed a memorandum of understanding to connect industry and academia in AVGC-XR sectors.
Animation Xpress reports that IICT and VES India have signed a memorandum of understanding to connect industry and academia in the AVGC-XR sector.
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MediaNews4U reports that IICT has partnered with VES to bolster India's VFX and AVGC-XR sector. The collaboration aims to strengthen the visual effects and digital creative industries across animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality segments. Details on specific programmes, training initiatives, or resource-sharing arrangements were not disclosed in the announcement.
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SugerMint reports that Arena Animation hosted an alumni meet in Bengaluru to mark three decades of its contribution to India's AVGC-XR and creative sectors. The institute, a significant player in animation and visual effects education, brought together alumni to celebrate its impact on the industry. The event underscores the institute's role in shaping talent for animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors in India.
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Digital Studio India reports that VES India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IICT to strengthen collaboration in the AVGC-XR sector. The partnership aims to advance skill development initiatives within India's animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, and extended reality industries. The MoU represents a strategic effort to enhance industry-academia linkages and foster talent development in these emerging creative sectors.
Agency Reporter reports that NBA superstar James Harden has partnered with Utopai Studios to create an AI-animated short film celebrating his beard.
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The Indian Express reports on a significant disconnect between educational institutions and the AVGC-XR industry's talent requirements. Industry experts characterise the problem as severe, rating it 10 out of 10 in tech-driven sectors. The article highlights efforts to bridge this gap through better curriculum alignment, collaboration between studios and academic bodies, and industry-led training initiatives to prepare graduates for real-world production demands in animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors.
Passionate In Marketing reports that the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) is strengthening the AVGC-XR ecosystem through key partnerships.
Passionate In Marketing reports that Green Gold Animation's VFX division is diversifying beyond children's content into feature film production. The studio is developing Rākāsā, a CGI-driven Telugu-language film. This marks a strategic expansion for the Hyderabad-based animation house, leveraging its existing VFX capabilities to enter the broader Indian cinema market. The move reflects growing opportunities for Indian VFX studios in regional film production.
AnimationXpress reports that Kayhan Entertainment is charting its animation and VFX journey led by their intellectual property 'Chote Tara Ka Bada Gadar'.
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According to a Press Information Bureau (PIB) announcement, Shri Chanchal Kumar has taken charge as Secretary of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB). The ministry oversees policies affecting India's media and entertainment sectors, including animation, visual effects, gaming, and other creative industries that fall under the AVGC-XR domain. This appointment may influence regulatory frameworks and sectoral initiatives.
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The Press Information Bureau reports that the Indian government is accelerating its Orange Economy initiatives by expanding Content Creator Labs and skill development programmes nationwide. The move aims to strengthen India's creative economy ecosystem. Details on specific allocations, timelines, or participating states were not specified in the announcement, though the initiative underscores policy focus on AVGC-XR talent development and infrastructure.
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The Tribune reports that Reliance Animation Academy, in association with Tenali Rama Animation, has announced India's first-ever student-led theatrical feature film. The collaboration marks a significant milestone for animation education in the country, providing students with hands-on experience in producing a full-length theatrical release. This initiative demonstrates the growing capacity of Indian animation academies to support large-scale production projects and develop emerging talent within the sector.
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ANI News reports that Reliance Animation Academy, in association with Tenali Rama Animation, has announced India's first-ever student-led theatrical feature film. The initiative represents a significant milestone for India's animation education sector, providing students with hands-on experience in producing a full-length theatrical release. The collaboration aims to nurture emerging animation talent whilst delivering a professional film project.
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Animation Xpress reports that Kayhan Entertainment is advancing its animation and VFX operations through development of original intellectual property, including the project 'Chote Tara Ka Bada Gadar'. The company is leveraging homegrown IP to establish itself within India's growing animation and visual effects sector, demonstrating the industry's shift towards content creation backed by proprietary creative assets.
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PIB reports the government is accelerating the orange economy and expanding content creator labs and skill development initiatives nationwide. No further details were available.
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The Press Information Bureau reports the government is accelerating the orange economy through expanded content creator labs and skill development initiatives nationwide.
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Indiantelevision.com reports that Kayhan Entertainment is redirecting its business strategy towards developing original intellectual property. The shift represents the company's commitment to creating proprietary content rather than relying solely on outsourced or adaptation-based projects, signalling a broader industry trend among Indian AVGC firms toward building owned franchises and franchiseability in animation and VFX sectors.
Variety reports that a student-led theatrical animated feature titled 'Ravana' is being developed at India's Reliance Animation Academy. The project, associated with Tenali Rama, represents an opportunity for emerging animators to gain hands-on experience in feature film production. Details about the film's plot, timeline, and broader creative scope remain limited from the initial announcement.
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Storyboard18 reports that the Indian government has set up an AVGC task force and approved the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) as a national centre of excellence. The move underscores the government's commitment to strengthening the animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors within India. The establishment of a dedicated task force and centre of excellence is expected to bolster industry standards, research, and talent development across the AVGC-XR ecosystem.
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The Press Information Bureau reports that the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) will lead the development of a pan-India AVGC-XR ecosystem using a hub-and-spoke model. The initiative aims to facilitate nationwide collaboration across animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors, strengthening India's creative industries infrastructure and enabling inter-regional knowledge sharing and resource coordination.
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The Press Information Bureau reports that India's government has issued accessibility guidelines requiring OTT platforms to implement features for hearing and visually impaired audiences. The guidelines mandate subtitles, audio descriptions, and other assistive technologies. This policy impacts content creators and studios producing for streaming services, establishing compliance standards that affect production workflows and distribution across the Indian AVGC sector.
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Animation Xpress reports on the FICCI EY Report 2026, which documents a six per cent decline in the Indian animation sector.
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