NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level meeting with Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos in New Delhi to discuss India’s rapidly expanding entertainment sector, digital media landscape, and its potential as a global content creation hub. During the discussion, the Prime Minister highlighted the crucial role of digital streaming platforms in presenting India’s rich cultural heritage and diverse storytelling tradition to a worldwide audience.
During the interaction, Ted Sarandos commended the impressive growth trajectory of the Indian entertainment market and praised the caliber of local creative talent. He reaffirmed Netflix’s commitment to scaling up investments in India, developing content across regional languages, and expanding opportunities for young Indian professionals in filmmaking and animation. Sarandos also noted that Indian stories are increasingly topping viewership charts across dozens of international markets.
Prime Minister Modi emphasized the necessity of strengthening the nation’s creative economy and offering a global stage to emerging local talent. He noted that India offers an exceptional blend of folklore and contemporary narratives suitable for global audiences. The meeting is viewed as an important milestone in attracting foreign investment into India’s digital media sector and enhancing the global reach of Indian cinema.