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Monday, 13 July 2026

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MIB invites industry proposals for WAVES 2027 Create in India Challenge Season 2

The Press Information Bureau reports that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has invited proposals for industry-led challenges under WAVES 2027 Create in India Challenge Season 2. The initiative seeks to engage creative industry stakeholders in defining challenges that drive innovation and growth within India's AVGC-XR sector, supporting the government's broader digitisation and creative economy objectives.

via PIB

Friday, 10 July 2026

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Assam to offer ₹1.5 lakh foreign language training support under new AVGC-XR policy

Northeast Today reports that Assam has announced a new AVGC-XR policy aimed at developing global talent. The initiative includes ₹1.5 lakh in support for foreign language training, designed to enhance skill development in the animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and XR sectors. The policy targets creating workforce capabilities aligned with international industry standards.

via Northeast Today

Wednesday, 8 July 2026

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TEC and BECIL sign MoU to strengthen India's telecom and broadcasting ecosystem

The Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC), the technical arm of India's Department of Telecom, has signed a memorandum of understanding with BECIL to strengthen the country's telecom and broadcasting infrastructure, according to a Press Information Bureau statement. The collaboration aims to bolster India's digital ecosystem, which underpins content creation, distribution, and emerging technologies critical to the AVGC-XR sectors.

via PIB

Saturday, 4 July 2026

Thursday, 25 June 2026

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West Bengal allocates INR 50 crore for AVGC-XR skill training

Outlook Respawn reports that West Bengal has allocated INR 50 crore towards skill training in the animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors. The investment underscores the state government's commitment to developing talent in India's growing creative industries. This funding is expected to enhance workforce capabilities and support the sector's expansion within the region.

via Outlook Respawn

Monday, 22 June 2026

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IICT Mumbai and WaveX launch media tech incubator for AVGC-XR startups

Hindudayashankar reports that IICT Mumbai and start-up accelerator platform WaveX have launched a Media Tech Incubator programme to support AVGC-XR startups. The initiative aims to boost innovation and entrepreneurship within India's animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and extended reality sectors. Interested startups can apply by 7th September, according to the announcement.

via Hindudayashankar

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Karnataka to showcase AVGC-XR excellence at Annecy and Mifa 2026

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.

via Animation Xpress

Saturday, 20 June 2026

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Filmmakers must balance new technology with artistic foundations, says Dhwani Desai

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.

via PIB

Monday, 15 June 2026

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MAAC Delhi Summit empowers next generation of AVGC creators

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.

via Passionate In Marketing

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MAAC to host Delhi AVGC-XR & AI Summit 2026 with new learning pathways

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.

via EventFAQs

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Delhi AVGC XR and AI Summit concludes with Creator X and Career X launches

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.

via Sahyadri Startups

Thursday, 4 June 2026

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Haryana Unveils Ambitious AVGC-XR Policy 2026

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.

via Devdiscourse

Tuesday, 2 June 2026

Friday, 22 May 2026

Thursday, 21 May 2026

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Tripura strengthens orange economy focus through AVGC-XR sector development

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.

via Northeast Today

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Tripura develops draft AVGC-XR policy with expert consultation

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.

via MediaNews4U

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

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Tripura moves to establish Northeast India's AVGC-XR hub

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.

via economictimes.com

Friday, 15 May 2026

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VAM Awards 2026 honours champions of Indian VFX industry

AnimationXpress reports on the VFX and More (VAM) Awards 2026, which recognises outstanding achievements within India's VFX sector. The awards ceremony celebrates excellence across the Indian visual effects industry, honouring studios, professionals, and projects that have demonstrated exceptional technical and creative contributions. The awards represent a significant acknowledgement of talent and innovation within the rapidly growing Indian VFX landscape.

via Animation Xpress

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Thursday, 7 May 2026

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Utsarg and Abhyuday Grover on India's Creative Renaissance in VFX and Storytelling

Little Black Book | LBBOnline reports on Utsarg and Abhyuday Grover discussing India's creative renaissance in VFX, technology, and storytelling. The feature explores how these industry figures are contributing to the advancement of India's visual effects capabilities and narrative-driven content production, positioning the country as a significant player in global creative industries.

via Little Black Book | LBBOnline

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Resonance Digital founders discuss blending Hollywood VFX with India's creative resurgence

Campaign Brief Asia profiles Resonance Digital co-founders Abhyuday and Utsarg Grover as part of its M25 Founders Series. The feature explores how the studio is combining Hollywood-standard VFX capabilities with India's growing creative sector. The founders discuss their approach to positioning Indian talent and production capabilities within the global visual effects landscape during a period of increased interest in India's AVGC industry growth.

via Campaign Brief Asia

Wednesday, 6 May 2026

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Shashi Shekhar Vempati Appointed CBFC Chairperson

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.

via PIB

Tuesday, 5 May 2026

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Hyderabad emerges as global AVGC-XR powerhouse

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.

via metroindia.net

Monday, 4 May 2026

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IICT Opens Enrolment for National AI Skilling Programme for Creative Sector

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.

via PIB

Saturday, 2 May 2026

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Prasoon Joshi appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati

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.

via PIB

Friday, 1 May 2026

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

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AI and India's AVGC Industry: ORF explores creative machine intersection

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.

via orfonline.org

Saturday, 25 April 2026

Thursday, 23 April 2026

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Haryana unveils Industrial Policy targeting ESDM and AVGC-XR hub status

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.

via The Statesman

Monday, 20 April 2026

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Arena Animation Launches Industry-Led Academic Advisory Board for Creative Education

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.

via Passionate In Marketing

Saturday, 18 April 2026

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IICT signs MoUs to expand AVGC-XR and esports ecosystem

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.

via SMEStreet

Friday, 17 April 2026

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Zee Entertainment to invest Rs 116 crore in VFX studio PhantomFX

The Economic Times reports that Zee Entertainment will invest up to Rs 116 crore in VFX studio PhantomFX. The investment represents a significant capital infusion into India's VFX sector, strengthening the country's visual effects capabilities. This move underscores Zee's commitment to bolstering its content production infrastructure and supporting domestic VFX talent and technology development.

via The Economic Times

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Rodeo FX opens Bangalore hub as VFX industry undergoes strategic shifts

Cartoon Brew reports that Rodeo FX, the Mexican VFX studio, has launched a new hub in Bangalore. The expansion reflects broader industry shifts as studios recalibrate operations and talent distribution. Bangalore's established VFX talent pool and infrastructure make it an attractive destination for international studios seeking to strengthen their Indian presence and capabilities in visual effects production.

via Cartoon Brew

Thursday, 16 April 2026

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VFX studio Rodeo FX launches India operations following global expansion

Deadline reports that Rodeo FX, the VFX firm behind blockbuster productions including 'Dune' and 'Stranger Things', is establishing a studio in India as part of its international growth strategy. The expansion marks another significant foreign investment in India's VFX sector, strengthening the country's position as a key hub for visual effects work on major global productions.

via Deadline

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VFX studio Rodeo FX launches India operations

Rodeo FX, a visual effects firm known for work on 'Dune' and 'Stranger Things', is expanding into India with a new studio launch. The move marks the company's continued global expansion strategy. Details of the facility's location, team size, and operational focus remain to be confirmed by the company.

via yahoo.com

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IICT partners with VES to strengthen India's VFX and AVGC-XR ecosystem

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.

via MediaNews4U

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

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Arena Animation celebrates three decades of AVGC-XR impact with alumni meet in Bengaluru

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.

via SugerMint

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Mumbai VFX studio R2VFX delivers effects for Dhurandhar: The Revenge

ANI News reports that Mumbai-based R2VFX Studios has delivered visual effects for the film Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The project represents continued work by Indian VFX houses on theatrical productions, demonstrating the capability of domestic studios to handle feature-film-scale visual effects work. R2VFX Studios' involvement underscores the growing role of regional Indian VFX talent in film production pipelines.

via ANI News

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

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VES India signs MoU with IICT to advance AVGC-XR collaboration and skill development

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.

via Digital Studio India

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Indian VFX industry recognised as major global force

VFX Voice reports on the Indian VFX industry's growing prominence on the international stage. The publication highlights how Indian studios and talent have established themselves as significant contributors to global visual effects production, underscoring the sector's continued expansion and influence in the worldwide entertainment and media landscape.

via VFX Voice -

Friday, 10 April 2026

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VFX studio philmCGI delivers visual effects for 'Dhurandhar' films under tight schedules

India Today reports that VFX firm philmCGI created visual effects for the 'Dhurandhar' films while managing compressed production timelines. The studio successfully delivered photorealistic visual effects work for the project, demonstrating technical capabilities under deadline pressure—a common challenge in India's VFX sector where studios balance quality output with compressed schedules and resource constraints.

via India Today

Tuesday, 7 April 2026

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Indian AVGC-XR sector faces critical industry-academia skills gap

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.

via indianexpress.com

Sunday, 5 April 2026

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Dhurandhar wins Best Special Effects at Chetak Screen Awards 2026

Indian Express reports that Dhurandhar has won the Best Special Effects award at the Chetak Screen Awards 2026. The Chetak Screen Awards recognise excellence in Indian cinema production across multiple categories. This recognition highlights the growing quality and prominence of VFX work from Indian studios in the country's film industry.

via indianexpress.com

Saturday, 4 April 2026

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Green Gold Animation's VFX division expands into CGI-driven Telugu cinema with Rākāsā

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.

via Passionate In Marketing

Thursday, 2 April 2026

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Chanchal Kumar assumes role as Secretary of Ministry of Information & Broadcasting

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.

via PIB