Planetcast appoints Kaushal Nanavati as SVP Sales and BD

MUMBAI: The broadcast business has a new signal boost and it comes with more than two decades of industry experience. Planetcast Media Services has appointed Kaushal Nanavati as Senior Vice President for Sales & Business Development (Domestic), strengthening its leadership team as the company looks to expand its footprint in India’s evolving media and content services landscape.

Nanavati joins Planetcast after a career spanning more than 25 years across broadcasting, content distribution, syndication and digital media businesses. His appointment brings a blend of traditional television expertise and digital-first experience at a time when media companies are increasingly navigating a converged content ecosystem.

Before joining Planetcast, Nanavati served as Co-Founder of Medical Nexus Infrastructures and Content Bridge, roles he held between 2024 and 2026. Earlier, he was Chief Revenue Officer at Cosmos Maya India, where he oversaw revenue growth for one of India’s leading animation and entertainment companies.

A significant part of his career was spent at Shemaroo Entertainment, where he led the company’s international and India digital businesses. During his nearly seven-year stint, he held leadership roles including Senior Vice President for International & India Digital Business and Vice President for International Business, helping drive content monetisation across global markets.

Nanavati also spent more than eight years at The Walt Disney Company, where he served as Director for International Distribution, DTH Distribution & Syndication, overseeing content distribution strategies across multiple platforms.

His earlier assignments include leadership roles at UTV Software Communications and Zee Entertainment Enterprises, giving him experience across film distribution, syndication and international content businesses.

The appointment comes as Planetcast continues to strengthen its capabilities across broadcasting, media services and content technology. With television, streaming and digital distribution increasingly intersecting, industry veterans with expertise across multiple content ecosystems are becoming key assets for companies seeking growth beyond traditional revenue streams.

For Planetcast, Nanavati’s arrival adds a seasoned executive with experience spanning broadcast television, international distribution, digital content and business development, a combination that reflects the industry’s ongoing transformation.