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Content India 2026 concludes with over 700 global attendees in Mumbai
Three-day summit spotlights trends shaping India’s fast-evolving content landscape
MUMBAI: Content India 2026 wrapped up on a high note, drawing over 700 participants from India and overseas for a three-day deep dive into the country’s rapidly expanding content ecosystem. Organised by Dish TV in partnership with C21Media, the event blended big-picture thinking with ground-level insights, making it as much about ideas as it was about action.
From boardroom strategy to writers’ room craft, the summit brought together leading executives, creators and filmmakers to unpack where content is headed next. Conversations moved fluidly across themes such as global format adaptations for Indian audiences, the growing role of venture capital and private equity, and the challenge of engaging audiences that are increasingly scattered across platforms.
If there was a common thread, it was change and plenty of it. Sessions explored the rise of digital-first storytelling, the surge in micro-drama and vertical formats, and the steady march of AI into content production. Industry voices also weighed in on commissioning strategies, co-production opportunities, and the shifting rules of monetisation.
The speaker line-up reflected the breadth of the industry, featuring names such as Shilangi Mukherji, Anuj Gandhi, Deepak Dhar, Fiona Campbell, Sahira Nair, Rajaraman Sundaram, Sai Abishek, Vishnu Mohta, Tarun Sawhney, Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, Tanya Bami, Richie Mehta, Sameer Nair, Arjun Nohwar, Niharika Pande and Aruna Daryanani, among others.
Two standout segments added an extra spark. The Content India Copro Pitch saw creators present fresh scripted and unscripted ideas to an international jury, opening doors to new collaborations. Meanwhile, a writers room masterclass led by writer-producer Frank Spotnitz offered an insider’s look at the discipline and teamwork behind compelling television.
Dish TV India CEO and executive director Manoj Dobhal, summed up the mood: the past three days, he noted, reflected both ambition and alignment across the ecosystem. With creators, platforms and investors working in tandem, Indian storytelling appears set for a wider global stage.
Blending creativity with commerce, Content India 2026 served as a meeting ground for the entire value chain. More importantly, it hinted at what lies ahead, stories that travel further, partnerships that run deeper, and an industry that is learning to think both local and global in the same breath.
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Republic Media Network appoints Mohit Dhamne as group CEO
Founding member elevated as network reports 149 million monthly digital users
NEW DELHI: Republic Media Network has appointed Mohit Dhamne as its group chief executive officer, elevating a founding member who has been part of the organisation since its inception in 2016.
Dhamne’s rise within the network has been steady and multi-layered. He began as head of finance, later taking on responsibilities as company secretary and EVP (Finance), before being elevated to chief financial officer in December 2023. In his new role, he will now oversee the group’s overall strategic and operational direction.
The network described him as a key architect of its evolution into one of India’s leading broadcast and digital news platforms. He brings cross-functional expertise spanning finance, law and management, backed by qualifications as a chartered accountant, company secretary, and a postgraduate management degree from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.
Congratulating him, Arnab Goswami said Dhamne has been instrumental in shaping the organisation’s growth journey since inception. He added that the founding team’s shared experience and leadership framework will help the network pursue new opportunities and scale further.
The appointment comes at a time of strong momentum for the network. Over recent months, Republic has expanded its core business team by 30 per cent and strengthened its leadership structure with senior executives managing defined revenue portfolios across platforms.
On the digital front, Republic Digital has reported 149 million monthly users, according to Comscore data, reinforcing its position as one of India’s most widely consumed digital news offerings.
The growth has also been supported by expansion in its integrated brand solutions division, Republic Brand Studio, as the network continues to build a more diversified revenue ecosystem.
With this leadership transition, Republic Media Network is positioning itself for its next phase of expansion, combining broadcast strength with accelerating digital scale.
