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Ground Zero Consulting unveils new brand identity
Mumbai: In a strategic move to promote Sustainability Communications, Ground Zero Consulting is excited to announce a significant transformation after being originally established in 2021 as a data research agency. The company has now dedicated itself to address the global challenges arising from the adverse effects of rampant Climate Change, thereby emerging as India’s first pure-play Climate-focussed and Sustainability Communications agency in this critical space.
Headquartered in New Delhi, Ground Zero Consulting aspires to redefine the landscape of climate and sustainability communications. The agency will advocate pro-environment and sustainable business practices among a diverse set of clienteles, including private and public stakeholders that also comprise governmental entities.
Ground Zero Consulting founder & managing editor Rahul Tekwani commented on the evolution, stating, “As a firm, we observed a growing awareness towards Climate Change when undertaking various research projects for both government and corporate sectors. It became evident that the issue is being taken seriously at both governmental and corporate levels. Over the past 12-15 months, we have diligently worked towards this transformation, witnessing the unfolding dynamics of Climate Change both domestically and globally.”
“We further anticipate a significant shift towards sustainability across various industries. There is a need to emphasize and raise widespread awareness at all levels, in addition to substantial investments by the Government in initiatives like Mission LiFE as part of the Net Zero vision. This underscores the need for a comprehensive approach in addressing climate-related challenges,” Tekwani added.
Ground Zero Consulting’s new suite of services includes Communication Strategy development, Sustainability Audits, Sustainable Branding, Global Outreach Programs, Memberships, Collaborations with associations and industry bodies, and Research and Content Creation. The agency is particularly excited about its global outreach initiative, bringing experienced communicators from developed markets in Climate Change to India. The firm’s plans to collaborate with various academia and universities are also underway.
Ground Zero Consulting will continue its operations from existing offices in New Delhi and Mumbai as the firm gears-up to make fresh announcements regarding its leadership team in the near-term. This strategic move positions Ground Zero Consulting at the forefront of the Climate and Sustainability Communications landscape, reflecting a commitment to a greener and more sustainable future.
Digital
Content India 2026 opens with a copro pitch, a spice evangelist and a £10,000 prize for Indian storytelling
Dish TV and C21Media’s three-day summit puts seven ambitious projects before an international jury, and two walk away with serious development money
MUMBAI: India’s content industry gathered in Mumbai this March for Content India 2026, a three-day summit organised by Dish TV in partnership with C21Media, and it wasted no time making a statement. The event opened with a Copro Pitch that put seven scripted and unscripted television concepts before an international panel of judges, and by the end of it, two projects had walked away with £10,000 each in marketing prize money from C21Media to support development and international promotion.
The jury, comprising Frank Spotnitz, Fiona Campbell, Rashmi Bajpai, Bal Samra and Rachel Glaister, evaluated a shortlist that ranged from a dark Mumbai comedy-drama about mental health (Dirty Minds, created by Sundar Aaron) to a Delhi coming-of-age mystery (Djinn Patrol, by Neha Sharma and Kilian Irwin), a techno-thriller about a teenage gaming prodigy (Kanpur X Satori, by Suchita Bhatia), an investigative crime drama blending mythology and modern thriller (The Age of Kali, by Shivani Bhatija), a documentary on India’s spice heritage (The Masala Quest, hosted by Sarina Kamini), a documentary on competitive gaming (Respawn: India’s Esports Revolution, by George Mangala Thomas and Sangram Mawari), and a reality-horror competition merging gaming and immersive fear (Scary Goose, by Samar Iqbal).
The session was hosted by Mayank Shekhar.
The two winners were Djinn Patrol, backed by Miura Kite, formerly of Participant Media and known for Chinatown and Keep Sweet: Pray & Obey, with Jaya Entertainment, producers of Real Kashmir Football Club, also attached; and The Masala Quest, created and hosted by Sarina Kamini, an Indian-Australian cook, author and self-described “spice evangelist.”
The summit also unveiled the Content India Trends Report, whose findings made for bracing reading. Daoud Jackson, senior analyst at OMDIA, set the tone: “By 2030, online video in India will nearly double the revenue of traditional TV, becoming the main driver of growth.” He noted that in 2025, India produced a quarter of all YouTube videos globally, overtaking the United States, while Indians collectively spend 117 years daily on YouTube and 72 years on Instagram. Traditional subscription TV is declining as free TV and connected TV gain ground, forcing broadcasters to innovate. “AI-generated content is just 2 per cent of engagement,” Jackson added, “highlighting the dominance of high-quality human content. The key for Indian media companies is scaling while monetising effectively from day one.”
Hannah Walsh, principal analyst at Ampere Analysis, added hard numbers to the picture. India produced over 24,000 titles in January 2026 alone, with 19,000 available internationally. The country now accounts for 12 per cent of Asia-Pacific content spend, up from 8 per cent in 2021, outpacing both Japan and China. Key exporters include JioStar, Zee Entertainment, Sony India, Amazon and Netflix, delivering over 7,500 Indian-produced titles abroad each year. The top importing markets are Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, the United States and the Philippines. Scripted content dominates globally at 88 per cent, with crime dramas and children’s and family titles performing particularly strongly.
Manoj Dobhal, chief executive and executive director of Dish TV India, framed the summit’s ambition squarely. “Stories don’t need translation. They need a platform, discovery, and reach, local or global,” he said. “India produces more movies than any country, our streaming platforms compete globally, and our tech and creators win international awards. Yet fragmentation slows growth. Producers, platforms, and tech move in different lanes. We need shared spaces, collaboration, and an ecosystem where ideas, technology, and people meet. That is why we built Content India.”
The data, the pitches and the prize money all pointed to the same conclusion: India is not waiting for the world to discover its stories. It is building the infrastructure to sell them.
