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Thursday, 15 October 2026

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New intellectual properties debut at Anime India Mumbai convention

AnimationXpress reports that Anime India Mumbai, a three-day convention, showcased new intellectual properties alongside established franchises. The event went beyond celebrating existing anime properties, instead focusing on launching and developing new IP creations. The convention drew cosplay participants and industry attendees to Mumbai, positioning itself as a platform for emerging creative works in India's anime and animation sector.

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Wednesday, 14 October 2026

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IndiaJoy 2026 launches at MIPCOM Cannes, opens doors for global entertainment businesses

AnimationXpress reports that the ninth edition of IndiaJoy will be held in Hyderabad from December 7 to 13, 2026. The event will bring together international studios, content buyers, creators and investors alongside the Invest Telangana Global Summit. IndiaJoy is designed to create opportunities for global entertainment businesses to engage with India's AVGC sector and investment landscape.

via AnimationXpress

Tuesday, 13 October 2026

Friday, 9 October 2026

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Crunchyroll launches manga service in India with 250-plus English titles

AnimationXpress reports that Crunchyroll has launched its digital manga service in India, making 250-plus English language titles available to readers in the country. The expansion marks the streaming platform's entry into India's digital comics market, offering anime and manga fans access to a broader catalogue of content alongside its existing anime offerings.

via AnimationXpress

Wednesday, 7 October 2026

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Thursday, 17 September 2026

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Hanuman Ansh expands into gaming with three titles from nCore Games

AnimationXpress reports that Swambhu Media Network, an Indian media production and storytelling company, has signed a multi-year worldwide partnership with nCore Games, an Indian mobile games and interactive entertainment company, to develop three gaming titles based on the Hanuman Ansh intellectual property. The partnership marks an expansion of the IP into interactive entertainment and gaming sectors.

via AnimationXpress

Wednesday, 16 September 2026

Pogo and Cartoon Network take kindness and creativity to one million schoolchildren

AnimationXpress reports that Pogo and Cartoon Network are launching an initiative to reach one million schoolchildren across India with their characters and messaging. The programme brings cartoon characters into classrooms to promote kindness and creativity among young viewers. Warner Bros. operates both channels in the Indian market, extending the brands' educational and entertainment reach beyond broadcast television into direct school engagement.

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Friday, 11 September 2026

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Crossword launches Manga Mania campaign across 133 stores in India

AnimationXpress reports that Crossword bookstores is launching Manga Mania, a nationwide campaign featuring thousands of original manga titles across 133 stores. The initiative reflects growing mainstream acceptance of manga readership in India, moving beyond niche fandom status. Crossword's expansion into manga retail signals rising commercial confidence in the segment's domestic market potential.

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Thursday, 10 September 2026

Pogo unveils Rise of Anshaks: Heroes of Destiny animated series

AnimationXpress reports that Pogo has unveiled Rise of Anshaks: Heroes of Destiny, featuring two Indian superheroes in a shared cosmic universe. The series promises action-driven storytelling centred on a battle narrative. Details about production studios, creative teams, air dates, and episode count remain limited in available announcements, but the launch represents a significant investment in original superhero content for Indian audiences through the children's entertainment platform.

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Wednesday, 9 September 2026

Tuesday, 8 September 2026

Arena Animation marks 30 years of shaping India's creative talent

AnimationXpress reports that Arena Animation is celebrating three decades of training creative professionals for India's animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and XR sectors. The institute has transitioned students from classrooms into roles across global studios, positioning itself as a contributor to India's expanding AVGC-XR economy. The milestone reflects the institution's three-decade track record in talent development for the country's creative industries.

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Monday, 7 September 2026

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Whistling Woods International hosts annual Design Conclave

Whistling Woods International's School of Creative Arts is bringing back its annual Design Conclave, according to AnimationXpress. The event puts design in the spotlight, highlighting the discipline's pervasive role across creative industries. The conclave represents the institute's commitment to fostering design education and practice among students and professionals in India's AVGC sector.

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Thursday, 3 September 2026

Wednesday, 2 September 2026

Maayan moves from comics to animation ambition at AM Summit 2026

AnimationXpress reports that at Animation More Summit 2026, Carmond Infinity demonstrated how the original IP Maayan can transition from comic-book format to animation. The presentation explored the process of adapting validated comic content into animated productions, illustrating how successful intellectual property can expand across multiple creative mediums within India's AVGC ecosystem.

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JioHotstar expands internationally to UK, Canada and Singapore

AnimationXpress reports that JioHotstar has announced its international launch across the UK, Canada and Singapore, marking the next chapter in its vision of becoming a global entertainment platform. The expansion represents a significant step in JioHotstar's growth strategy as it seeks to establish itself beyond India's borders. The platform aims to deliver entertainment experiences to audiences in these key markets.

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Tuesday, 1 September 2026

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Anime India Mumbai 2026 concludes at NESCO, celebrates cosplay culture

AnimationXpress reports that Anime India Mumbai 2026 concluded on 30 August at NESCO Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, marking a significant moment in the initiative's nationwide journey. The event brought cosplay and anime culture back to Mumbai, engaging the community through creative celebrations. This edition underscores India's growing engagement with anime and fan culture within the broader animation and entertainment ecosystem.

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Geek Pictures India unveils original IP Panchsheela at Anime India 2026

AnimationXpress reports that Geek Pictures India, an Indo-Japanese media and entertainment company, has announced its original intellectual property Panchsheela at Anime India 2026. The company specialises in full-spectrum IP development and distribution. The announcement marks a creative collaboration between Japan and India aimed at building next-generation pop-culture properties through combined expertise and resources from both nations.

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ANN Awards 2026 honours Aabid Surti with Ram Mohan Award for Excellence in Animation

AnimationXpress reports that celebrated Indian painter, author, cartoonist and storyteller Aabid Surti received the prestigious Ram Mohan Award for Excellence in Animation at the ANN Awards 2026 on 29 August. Surti is recognised for his contributions to animation, painting, cartooning and storytelling within India's creative industries, reinforcing the country's talent recognition in the AVGC sector.

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Thursday, 27 August 2026

Wednesday, 26 August 2026

WAVES Digital Platforms expand opportunities for media and entertainment sector

The Press Information Bureau reports that WAVES Digital Platforms is expanding business, investment, and innovation opportunities for India's media and entertainment sector. The initiative aims to bolster growth across digital media verticals, supporting studios, creators, and technology providers. WAVES seeks to foster collaboration between industry stakeholders and facilitate access to capital, mentorship, and market opportunities for companies operating in animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and XR domains.

via PIB

Tuesday, 25 August 2026

India and France strengthen cultural ties via Desibel platform for AVGC-XR industry

MediaNews4U reports that India and France have launched the 'Desibel' platform to strengthen cultural ties and support India's AVGC-XR sector. The initiative aims to foster collaboration between the two nations in animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality industries. The platform facilitates knowledge exchange, partnership opportunities, and talent mobility between Indian and French creative professionals and studios.

via MediaNews4U

Monday, 24 August 2026

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Ministry of I&B launches pilot of 'Gems of India' in Chandigarh

The Press Information Bureau reports that India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has launched a pilot programme called 'Gems of India' in Chandigarh. The initiative aims to promote and showcase Indian cultural and creative content. Details regarding the programme's specific focus on animation, VFX, comics, or other AVGC-XR sectors remain limited from the official announcement, though such government-backed initiatives typically support India's creative industries and talent development.

via PIB

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GENESIS Launches Entrepreneur-in-Residence Cohort-3 at Coimbatore Startup Summit

The Press Information Bureau reports that GENESIS has launched its third Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) cohort at the GENESIS NextGen Startup Summit in Coimbatore. The initiative supports early-stage entrepreneurs in the startup ecosystem. Details on specific focus areas, mentor involvement, and participant selection criteria were not provided in the announcement, though the programme represents continued institutional backing for venture creation in the region.

via PIB

Saturday, 22 August 2026

First steering committee meeting held for 57th IFFI under MoS Dr. L. Murugan

The Press Information Bureau reports that the first steering committee meeting for the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was held under the chairmanship of Minister of State Dr. L. Murugan. The meeting reviewed festival preparations. IFFI is India's premier cinema event and a significant platform for showcasing Indian animation, visual effects, and digital content to a global audience, making it relevant to the country's AVGC-XR sector.

via PIB

Wednesday, 19 August 2026

IICT signs multi-State pact to boost AVGC-XR ecosystem

Indian Broadcasting World reports that the Indian Institute of Creative and Technology (IICT) has signed a multi-State pact to strengthen India's AVGC-XR ecosystem. The agreement aims to boost collaboration across multiple states, supporting the animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors. Details on participating states and specific initiatives were not provided in the announcement.

via Indian Broadcasting World

Tuesday, 18 August 2026

Skyesports partners with The Giant Hunt for global anime art contest in India

AnimationXpress reports that Skyesports has partnered with The Giant Hunt to launch a global anime and manga art contest in India. The contest features a Rs 3 crore prize pool and aims for an official record attempt. The initiative brings international anime and comics community engagement to India's creative sector, positioning the country as a hub for digital art talent and competition.

via AnimationXpress

Saturday, 15 August 2026

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Naruto director Hayato Date to headline Anime India Mumbai 2026

AnimationXpress reports that Anime India is returning to Mumbai in 2026 with renowned animator Hayato Date, director of Naruto. The event expands following strong attendance at previous editions: the 2025 Mumbai debut drew over 29,000 visitors across three days, while Kolkata exceeded 35,000. The Mumbai edition is positioned as India's largest anime gathering, promising enhanced scale and programming for anime enthusiasts and industry professionals.

via AnimationXpress

Thursday, 13 August 2026

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19th Mumbai International Film Festival 2026 launches with creative powerhouse push

The Press Information Bureau reports that the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival 2026 has opened with a strategic focus on positioning India as a global creative powerhouse. The festival aims to strengthen India's standing in the international film and creative industries, emphasising the country's potential to lead in animation, VFX, and visual storytelling. The initiative aligns with broader efforts to develop India's AVGC sector competitiveness on the world stage.

via PIB

Tuesday, 11 August 2026

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ICMEG to host Media & Entertainment IP Summit 2026 in Hyderabad

AnimationXpress reports that the Indian Council for Media, Entertainment Gaming (ICMEG) has announced the Media & Entertainment IP Summit 2026 in Hyderabad, positioned as one of India's most ambitious convergence events. The summit will gather next-generation creative and intellectual property leaders in the media and entertainment sector, serving as a focal point for India's growing creative industries ecosystem.

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IICT and Graphiti Studios partnership strengthens AVGC-XR industry-academia collaboration

Digital Studio India reports that IICT (Indian Institute of Creative Technologies) has partnered with Graphiti Studios to deepen ties between the AVGC-XR sector and academic institutions. The collaboration aims to strengthen the industry-academia connect, presumably through knowledge exchange, mentorship, or curriculum development initiatives that support India's growing animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and XR talent pipeline.

via Digital Studio India

Friday, 7 August 2026

Tuesday, 4 August 2026

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Uttar Pradesh government plans advanced AVGC-XR park in Jewar

Indianmasterminds reports that the Uttar Pradesh government is planning an advanced AVGC-XR park in Jewar to boost the digital creative industry and generate employment. The initiative aims to strengthen the state's animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors by providing dedicated infrastructure and facilities for creative professionals and studios in the region.

via Indianmasterminds

Wednesday, 29 July 2026

Government Expands Digital Support for India's AVGC-XR Industry

Devdiscourse reports that India's government is expanding digital support measures for the AVGC-XR sector. The initiative aims to strengthen infrastructure and resources available to animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality companies operating within the country. This expansion reflects the government's commitment to fostering growth in India's digital creative industries and enhancing the sector's global competitiveness.

via Devdiscourse

WAVES Bazaar and WaveX driving investment and startup opportunities in Indian media

Storyboard18 reports that WAVES Bazaar and WaveX are catalysing investment and startup growth in India's media sector, according to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The initiatives are creating pathways for entrepreneurs and investors to connect within the country's growing AVGC and digital media landscape, supporting innovation and business development across content creation and emerging technology sectors.

via Storyboard18

WAVES Digital Platforms Expand Business and Investment Opportunities for Media and Entertainment

The Press Information Bureau reports that WAVES Digital Platforms is expanding business, investment, and innovation opportunities for India's media and entertainment sector. The initiative aims to bolster growth across the industry by facilitating new partnerships and capital flows. WAVES seeks to strengthen India's position in the global media and entertainment landscape through enhanced digital infrastructure and ecosystem development.

via PIB

MIB highlights WAVES Bazaar, WaveX, and IICT to bolster India's AVGC-XR ecosystem

Adgully.com reports that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) is championing several initiatives to strengthen India's AVGC-XR sector. The ministry is promoting WAVES Bazaar, WaveX, and IICT as key platforms and institutions to support the industry's growth. These initiatives aim to foster ecosystem development, market linkages, and infrastructure strengthening for animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality professionals across India.

via Adgully.com

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

eRoof Annual 2026 to focus on building tomorrow's leaders in animation and VFX

AnimationXpress reports on eRoof's annual 2026 initiative aimed at developing the next generation of talent in the animation, VFX, and comics sectors. The programme emphasises leadership development and skills training for emerging professionals. eRoof's focus on nurturing talent aligns with efforts to strengthen India's AVGC workforce and address industry talent gaps. The initiative underscores the sector's commitment to sustainable growth through comprehensive human resource development.

via Animation Xpress