India's animation industry — studios, features, series, policy and talent.
Manufacturing Today India reports that the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) has partnered with Gativedhi to integrate artificial intelligence tools within the animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors. The collaboration aims to enhance capabilities and streamline workflows across India's growing AVGC-XR industry, leveraging AI technologies to support creative professionals and studios.
SMEStreet reports that the International Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Gativedhi to develop and integrate AI production tools. The partnership aims to enhance creative workflows and capabilities within India's AVGC sector, combining institutional expertise with industry-focused technological innovation to support animation, VFX, and related creative disciplines.
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Storyboard18 reports that the government has entered partnerships with technology firms to bolster the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) and the broader AVGC-XR ecosystem. The collaboration aims to enhance infrastructure, talent development, and industry support within the animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, and extended reality segments. Details of specific partner firms and implementation timelines were not disclosed in the report.
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PIB reports that the Union Information & Broadcasting Secretary visited the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies to review expansion plans and content-creator lab development.
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Digital Studio India reports that Caffeine, a post-production studio, has endorsed Blackmagic Design's 2026 product suite. The endorsement reflects confidence in the software vendor's upcoming tools for the VFX and post-production workflows. Blackmagic Design's products are widely used across Indian and global studios for colour grading, editing, and visual effects work.
Animation Xpress reports that the AVGC-XR & AI Summit 2026 is positioning Punjab as an emerging hub within India's orange creative economy. The summit underscores the state's growing contribution to the animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and XR sectors, signalling regional expansion beyond traditional creative industry centres. The event aims to showcase opportunities and development in Punjab's creative workforce and infrastructure.
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BusinessLine reports that Tamil Nadu's AVGC (Animation, VFX, Gaming, Comics) policy aims to create 2 lakh employment opportunities across emerging sectors. The policy positions the state as a hub for creative and digital content production, addressing India's growing demand for skilled talent in animation, visual effects, gaming, and related industries whilst supporting the nation's broader AVGC-XR ecosystem development.
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Tripuratimes reports that Tripura's budget allocation focuses on digital and IT infrastructures to support the Orange Economy. The Orange Economy encompasses creative industries including animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and XR—sectors that depend heavily on robust digital infrastructure. Tripura's budgetary emphasis on technology infrastructure could facilitate growth in AVGC-XR sectors, positioning the state as an emerging hub for creative industries in India's northeast region.
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DT Next reports that Tamil Nadu has launched a dedicated AVGC-XR policy with an ambitious target to establish over 200 startups in the animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors. The policy initiative represents a significant push to develop the state's creative economy and position it as a hub for digital content creation within India's growing AVGC industry.
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NewsBytes reports that Netflix plans to hire 300 people for a new studio in India. The expansion underscores the streaming giant's commitment to India's animation and VFX sectors. Details on the studio's location, focus areas, and timeline were not disclosed in the announcement.
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BestMediaInfo reports that Netflix has established Eyeline Studios, a VFX and virtual production facility, in Hyderabad. The hub will support Netflix's content production requirements, leveraging local talent and infrastructure. This marks Netflix's expansion of production capabilities in India's growing animation and VFX sector, contributing to the country's position as a global content creation destination.
Economic Times reports that Netflix has opened its fifth global Eyeline Studios location in Hyderabad, marking a significant deepening of the streaming giant's investment in India. Eyeline Studios, Netflix's in-house VFX and animation production facility, expands the company's creative infrastructure in the country as it ramps up local content production and animation capabilities.
PIB reports that Netflix has opened Eyeline Studios in Hyderabad as a long-term investment in India's AVGC sector.
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Press Information Bureau reports that the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) is now operational with immersive studios and modern classroom facilities. The institute has enrolled 136 students across 18 distinct courses, signalling India's institutional push into digital creative education and XR technologies. The facility represents a significant development for AVGC-XR talent development infrastructure in the country.
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Economic Times reports that Prime Minister Modi has stated India is actively promoting the animation, visual effects, gaming, and comics sector. The statement underscores the government's commitment to supporting India's AVGC industries as a strategic growth area. The exact context and specific initiatives mentioned were not detailed in the available summary.
The Press Information Bureau reports that a post-budget webinar highlighted a roadmap for establishing AVGC Content Creator Labs in schools and colleges.
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The Press Information Bureau has outlined plans to establish animation, VFX, gaming and comics (AVGC) content creator labs across Indian educational institutions following the budget announcement. The initiative aims to build infrastructure and skill development capacity within schools and colleges to nurture emerging talent in India's AVGC-XR sector, strengthening the ecosystem for digital content creation and technical expertise at the grassroots level.
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Moneycontrol reports that Maharashtra government is leveraging Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and the AVGC sector as key drivers to expand the state's services GDP to $3,000 billion by 2047. The initiative positions animation, VFX, gaming, and comics industries alongside other service sectors to achieve this ambitious economic target. The strategy underscores Maharashtra's commitment to establishing itself as a major hub for India's digital creative economy.
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The Assam Tribune reports that IICT Mumbai is emerging as a training ground for India's creative tech talent.
The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) is spearheading a multi-state collaboration focused on animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and XR sectors, according to Passionate In Marketing. The initiative aims to foster industry partnerships and strengthen India's AVGC-XR ecosystem across multiple states. Details regarding specific partner states and project outcomes remain to be disclosed.
MediaBrief reports that IICT has signed a multi-state memorandum of understanding at GAFX 2026 aimed at strengthening India's AVGC-XR ecosystem.
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Animation Xpress reports that Mumbai's IICT has signed a memorandum of understanding with national and state AVGC-XR associations at GAFX. The multi-state MoU aims to strengthen collaboration across India's animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors. This partnership signifies coordinated efforts among educational institutions and industry bodies to advance the AVGC-XR ecosystem across multiple states.
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The Hindu reports that Karnataka is actively curating deal flow for the AVGC sector, supported by global investors. State official Priyank Kharge highlighted the state's efforts to facilitate investment opportunities within the animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and XR industries. The initiative aims to strengthen Karnataka's position as a hub for creative and technological enterprises in India's growing digital content ecosystem.
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Outlook Respawn reports that IICT-Mumbai has formalized career pathways in AVGC-XR sectors. No further details are available from the headline alone.
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Outlook Respawn reports that IICT-Mumbai has formalised career pathways in animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and XR. The institute's initiative aims to establish structured educational and professional trajectories for students entering India's growing AVGC-XR sector, aligning academic programmes with industry requirements and creating clearer progression routes for talent development in these creative disciplines.
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AnimationXpress reports that Bengaluru GAFX 2026 is hosting a mixer segment dedicated to women's participation in the AVGC-XR sector. The initiative aims to foster networking and visibility for women professionals across animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality industries, highlighting efforts to build diversity and inclusion within India's growing creative technology ecosystem.
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The Hindu reports that most Indian states are keen to explore growth in the orange economy, according to Ashish Kulkarni. The orange economy encompasses creative industries including animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and XR. This indicates growing state-level interest in developing India's AVGC-XR sector and the broader creative economy across the country's regions.
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A media delegation visited the Indian Institute of Creative Technology to explore India's AVGC-XR (animation, VFX, gaming, comics, extended reality) hub, according to a Press Information Bureau release. The visit underscores the institute's role in developing creative technology talent and infrastructure within India's growing digital content sector. Details of specific discussions and initiatives were not elaborated in the announcement.
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The Press Information Bureau reports that a media delegation interacted with leadership at IICT (Indian Institute of Creative Technologies) to view student-created AI films and tour campus facilities. The visit highlights the institute's focus on emerging technologies in creative education, relevant to India's growing AVGC sector and AI-driven content creation initiatives.
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Awaz The Voice reports Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's statement on artificial intelligence's role in the creative industries. Siddaramaiah emphasised that AI should augment rather than substitute human artists, addressing concerns within animation, VFX, and comics sectors. The statement reflects growing discourse on balancing technological advancement with artist welfare in India's AVGC ecosystem.
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Rediff reports that Siddaramaiah has called for ethical AI use and protection of artists in the AVGC-XR sector.
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AnimationXpress reports that Annapurna Studios, Mihira Visual Lab and Animatrik Film Design have joined forces to launch the A&M Motion Capture facility. The collaboration aims to strengthen India's VFX and animation capabilities by providing advanced motion capture services to the industry. This facility represents a significant infrastructure investment within the Indian AVGC sector, enabling local studios to access world-class production technology.
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AnimationXpress reports that Annapurna Studios, Mihira Visual Lab and Animatrik Film Design have joined to launch an A&M Motion Capture facility.
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ET BrandEquity reports on discussions at the ET M&E Summit 2026 regarding India's animation sector's transition from a services-centric model to original IP creation. The summit examined how Indian studios are building proprietary intellectual property alongside their traditional outsourcing work, marking a strategic shift in the industry's positioning within the global animation landscape.
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Exchange4Media reports that brands are redirecting advertising budgets towards gaming and AVGC-XR sectors as India's creative economy expands. The shift reflects growing recognition of these segments' commercial potential and audience reach. The movement underscores how India's animation, VFX, gaming, and extended reality sectors are increasingly attracting mainstream marketing investment and becoming integral to brand strategy in the region.
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Outlook Respawn reports on ELE Animations founder's perspective on the Indian animation sector's reset. The piece examines shifts within the domestic animation industry, focusing on structural and operational changes reshaping how studios operate and compete in the evolving market landscape. Specific details on the founder's insights into industry challenges and opportunities are presented through the interview format.
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The Press Information Bureau reports that Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the 'WAVES Creators' Corner' at India AI Impact Summit 2026. The initiative appears designed to support creative professionals working at the intersection of AI and digital content creation, aligning with India's broader push to develop its AVGC-XR sector through technology integration and policy support.
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KNN India reports that WAVES Creators' Corner has showcased 51 AI-driven AVGC-XR startups. The event highlighted artificial intelligence applications across the animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and XR sectors.
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Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the 'WAVES Creators' Corner' at India AI Impact Summit 2026, according to the Press Information Bureau. The initiative appears to support creators working in digital media and emerging technologies. Details on the scope and participating studios or organisations were not provided in the announcement.
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The Press Information Bureau has announced WAVES 2025. No further details about the event are provided in the available source material.
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The Press Information Bureau reports on the India AI Impact Summit 2026, which will convene government officials, startups, and creators. The event represents a significant confluence of stakeholders in India's technology ecosystem. While the feed summary provides limited detail, the summit's focus on AI and creator participation suggests relevance to India's AVGC-XR sector, where artificial intelligence is increasingly influential in animation, VFX, gaming, and related creative industries.
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KNN India reports that 51 AVGC-XR startups will present AI-driven innovations at the WAVES Creators Corner during the India AI Impact Expo. The showcase represents a significant platform for the Indian animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality sector to demonstrate technological advancement and industry applications of artificial intelligence across creative disciplines.
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Adgully.com reports that India's media and entertainment sector is experiencing significant growth, with projections to reach ₹3,067 billion by 2027. Animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and XR (AVGC-XR) are identified as key growth drivers powering this expansion. The report highlights the sector's robust trajectory and the increasing importance of digital and immersive technologies in India's entertainment landscape, positioning the country as a major player in the global AVGC-XR market.
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The Press Information Bureau has released a statement positioning creative industries as key growth drivers for India's economy. The PIB announcement underscores the government's recognition of the animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and XR sectors' potential to contribute to economic development and job creation. This reflects India's strategic focus on AVGC-XR sectors as priority areas for growth and investment.
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The Policy Edge examines how creative industries, encompassing animation, VFX, gaming, and comics, are emerging as significant economic growth drivers through the orange economy framework. The piece explores policy approaches to scaling these sectors, which are integral to India's AVGC-XR landscape. Orange economy models typically focus on monetising creative output and intellectual property whilst fostering entrepreneurship within creative sectors.
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The Press Information Bureau reports on creative industries as growth engines. No further details are available in the source material beyond the headline.
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Cartoon Brew reports that Mumbai-based animation studio 88 Pictures will spearhead animation production for Baahubali: The Eternal War, positioned as India's most ambitious animated feature film to date. The project represents a significant undertaking for the Indian animation sector, marking a major franchise expansion into animation with substantial production ambitions.
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The Press Information Bureau reports that India's Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has organised a workshop focused on talent development in animation, VFX, gaming, and comics (AVGC) sectors. The initiative aims to establish content creation labs across 15,000 schools and 500 colleges, broadening access to AVGC education and nurturing early-stage talent pipelines nationwide.
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The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting organized a workshop on talent development in AVGC through content creation labs in schools and colleges, according to a PIB release.
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Homegrown.co.in reports that AniMela 2026 could mark a significant turning point for India's animation, VFX, gaming, and XR industries. The event is positioned to showcase the sector's growth and emerging opportunities, potentially strengthening India's position in the global AVGC-XR market. The publication suggests the gathering may catalyse industry collaboration and innovation across multiple creative domains within the country's thriving digital content ecosystem.
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EventFAQs reports that Phase 1 Events will organise Bengaluru GAFX 2026, furthering Karnataka's position as a hub for India's animation, VFX, gaming, comics and extended reality sectors. The event underscores the state's commitment to strengthening the AVGC-XR industry through large-scale gatherings that convene professionals, studios and stakeholders across the region's creative economy.
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TheTechPanda reports on Union Budget 2026 reactions in the AVGC sector, highlighting measures supporting the Orange Economy.
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The New Indian Express reports that GAFX 2026, Bengaluru's premier summit focused on animation and VFX, will commence on February 27. The event represents a significant gathering for India's AVGC sector, providing a platform for industry professionals, studios, and talent to convene, discuss trends, and explore opportunities within the animation and visual effects landscape.
Animation Xpress reports that GAFX 2026, Bengaluru's premier animation, VFX, gaming, and comics festival, will take place from 27 February to 1 March under the theme 'Evolution Reloaded'. The event, held in Karnataka's tech hub, continues to serve as a key platform for India's AVGC sector, bringing together industry professionals, studios, and talent for networking, showcases, and knowledge exchange.
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Animation Xpress reports on industry reactions to India's Union Budget 2026 across the animation, VFX, gaming and comics sectors. The publication gathered responses from professionals and stakeholders in these AVGC segments following the budget announcement. Specific policy measures, funding allocations, or tax implications affecting the sector are detailed in the source coverage.
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Hindustan Times reports that Finance Minister Sitharaman announced budget support for AVGC (Animation, VFX, Gaming, Comics) content creator labs across 15,000 schools and 500 colleges in India. This initiative aims to develop creative talent and infrastructure in educational institutions nationwide, strengthening the country's AVGC-XR sector workforce pipeline.
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The Hindu reports that Karnataka built its 'Orange Economy' a decade before the term became a political buzzword, according to Priyank Kharge.
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ETV Bharat reports that Priyank Kharge has announced Bengaluru GAFX 2026, highlighting Karnataka's expanding creative economy. The announcement underscores the state's growing prominence in the animation, VFX, gaming, and related creative sectors. GAFX, a significant industry event, is positioned to further strengthen Karnataka's position as a hub for digital content creation and AVGC-XR industries in India.
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Digital Studio India reports that India's Union Budget 2026 includes provisions to boost the AVGC and creative economy by establishing AVGC Content Creator Labs in 15,000 schools nationwide. The initiative aims to nurture talent and foster growth in the animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and XR sectors by providing infrastructure and training opportunities at the grassroots level.