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SonyLIV partners Fabform Mediaworks for curated comic content
MUMBAI: Consumption of content on-the-go has shown an upward trend. People across the country are scouting for content which entertains as well as evokes thought. To keep up with the trend and the demands of the viewer, SonyLIV has associated with Fabform Mediaworks.
This association gives SonyLIV users access to all the comic content curated by Fabform Mediaworks. With this, the platform will now have five more interesting shows for its viewers to consume. The shows range from Vlogs on beauty to peeks into celebrity lives, from career choices and lives of modern women to reality shows on love and relationships.
SonyLIV EVP and head-digital business Uday Sodhi said, “Videos from Fabform Mediaworks are extremely popular among the youth due to their engaging content. Through this partnership, we are looking at exploring different genres and staying true to SonyLIV’s constant endeavour to enhance viewer experience by delivering top-notch content.”
The first show that premieres on the platform is House of Connections. This show is a reality show about finding that one special connection with whom the celebrity contestant can strike a chord instantly. This show will bring to screen faces like Pearl Puri, Pooja Banerjee and Pooja Mishra.
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Govt pushes live events sector to Rs 196 billion by 2028
LEDC roadmap targets 15–20 million jobs and global hub status by 2030
MUMBAI: India’s live events story is getting louder and this time, it’s policy turning up the volume. The fourth meeting of the Live Events Development Cell (LEDC), chaired by Chanchal Kumar, was held on 30 April 2026 at Vigyan Bhavan, bringing together representatives from nine Central Ministries, six States and 12 industry stakeholders to chart the sector’s next phase of growth. The numbers already tell a compelling story. India’s organised live events industry was valued at Rs 145 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at 10 per cent to Rs 196 billion by 2028 making it one of the fastest-expanding segments within the media and entertainment ecosystem.
Set up in July 2025 by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the LEDC is tasked with turning that momentum into a structured growth engine. Its long-term ambition is ambitious, position India as a global live events hub by 2030 while generating an additional 15–20 million jobs.
At the meeting, officials emphasised the sector’s multiplier effect spanning tourism, employment and allied industries while underlining the need for coordinated execution. A key update was the rollout of a single-window clearance system for live event permissions via the India Cine Hub portal, aimed at simplifying approvals and improving transparency.
States have been urged to adopt the system, alongside implementing the “Model Executive Order for Streamlining Licensing and Permissions for Live Events in India, 2026” by 31 May 2026. The framework seeks to standardise what has long been a fragmented and time-consuming regulatory process.
Beyond permissions, the discussion also turned to infrastructure and talent. A draft concept for greenfield venue development was tabled, alongside plans to build a skilled workforce. The Indian Institute of Mass Communication, in collaboration with industry bodies MESC and EEMA, is set to introduce certificate courses tailored to the live events sector.
Chanchal Kumar stressed that alignment across stakeholders is already in place, with the next challenge being execution at scale. The government, he noted, remains committed to creating a facilitative and transparent ecosystem for organisers.
For an industry once seen as fragmented and event-driven, the message is clear, India’s live events business is no longer just about the show, it’s about building an entire stage for growth.
