See, in the last couple of years, the consumption of media has skyrocketed in India, and the credit for that, of course, goes to the internet accessibility that went sky high back in 2016 with Jio making the internet super cheap. Right now, the overall media and entertainment industry of India are quite literally multi-trillion-rupee industries, and it’s expected to grow even more down the line. But it is not just the super cheap internet that made it all possible, nah, there are some media companies that kept up with the trends and demands to carry out this growth, and they’re doing pretty much the same as of 2025 as well. So, let’s just talk about these Top 10 Biggest Media Companies in India 2025, shall we?
1. Google
Well, it may seem a bit crazy, but the fact is that in 2025, just Google alone will be making more money from Indian media than all Indian TV channels put together. Somewhat hard to digest, but that’s actually and factually true! And every one of us knows that this is mainly due to their overwhelming control over search, YouTube, and the digital ad tech market, which enabled Google to be the company to take the crown once again. In the last year alone (FY24), Google’s ad revenue from India was more than ₹31,221 crore, with an annual growth of pretty much 11%. If you look at the overall ecosystem of Google, it isn’t actually just a search engine anymore; it practically is among the biggest media companies in the entire world, let alone in India.
2. JioStar
And then, well, what came out was a media superpower that seemed to be made overnight when Reliance teamed up with Disney’s Star India and Viacom18 to create JioStar. Remember that collaboration? It’s here now! And just so you know, in FY24, their combined revenue was approximately ₹26,000 crore. This revenue was generated from more than 100 TV channels, enormous sports content, and two large streaming platforms, JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, along with 50 million-plus paid subscribers and the acquisition of premium cricket rights.
3. Meta
Sure enough, just tell us who could have imagined that an app full of selfies and memes would eventually be a top media company? In fact, in FY24, Meta India made just from advertising a staggering ₹22,730 crore, which is a significant increase from ₹18,308 crore the year before. No doubt, right now, Meta is a massive competitor for digital ad revenue along with Google, as brands are massively investing in Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. So a media company? Of course it is!
4. The Times Group
There might be some people who still don’t know that Time Group is also known as Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd., is the biggest Indian-owned media company in this list. It is a cross-platform leader ranging from The Times of India and ET Now to Radio Mirchi and numerous digital outlets. Sure, we get it, although it is not the owner of a single massive streaming application, its powerful control over TV, print, and digital ad sales places it just next to the tech giants, at a position of four that is still quite safe and pretty much justifiable.
5. Amazon India
Up next, you know, the majority of people usually associate Amazon with an online store. But the thing is, as of 2025, it will be recognized as a huge media company as well, you know, primarily due to its ever-expanding advertising business and Prime Video. Just through airdrop, Amazon India makes ₹8,342 crores in FY25. The company witnessed a mind-boggling 25% rise in the last year alone from advertising revenue.
6. Zee Entertainment
You may think that Zee might not be a digital-first brand, but it is still the biggest purely Indian media company in terms of net sales that is on the list. Zee managed to gather quite an impressive sum of total revenue for FY25, which reached up to ₹8,418 crore. It is worth mentioning that TV and digital units, not only together but rather individually in different languages across India, managed to touch the lives of the maximum number of people. In the old-fashioned media, it still is a BIG name.
7. Sony Pictures Networks India
Oh, and coming in seventh spot, well, Sony might be a little less flashy than the other brands in the mix, but its figures definitely speak for themselves. In FY24, it was able to achieve an operating revenue of ₹6,511 crore and a profit of ₹840 crore. How exactly? Well, Sony is still a top-tier player, earning it the 7th spot in this year’s rankings, with more than 30 TV channels, a digital presence, and somewhat solid subscription and ad revenue.
8. Sun TV Network
Sure, it is true that Sun TV Network is not as loud a player on the national stage, but in the southern part of India, it is still a major power. With net sales of ₹4,100 crore and profit margins that are consistently high, Sun TV is still a regional giant, pretty much. Its grip on the Tamil and other South Indian viewers is so strong that is the main reason why it gets a pretty stable eighth position on this list.
9. Network18
Just so you know, Network18’s latest figures reveal a rapid growth trend, particularly in digital, entertainment, and sports segments. And just recently, it posted an operating revenue of ₹9,297 crore in FY24, which is an increase of almost 50% compared to the previous year. No doubt, right here in India, Network18 is going up very fast with its combination of news and entertainment, and that’s the reason why it is still very powerful at number 9.
10. Netflix India
Netflix? Well, if we talk about media in a general sense, no doubt, Netflix counts as one too. And just to give you an idea of how big it is in India, well, lately, Netflix India has been very secretive in building the biggest paid subscriber base out of the streaming services. In the financial year 24, it made ₹2,845 crore and kept a profit of ₹52 crore, all from subscriptions.
Conclusion
Whenever we talk about media and entertainment in general, these are pretty much the most popular media companies right here in India. Some of them are struggling at this point because this industry is changing super fast and the ones that are keeping up with the growing and changing trends are the ones that will keep on booming.
