New Delhi, May 4 -- India's screen entertainment market is estimated to touch $17 billion by 2029. This will reportedly be driven by digital platforms and sustained by television and movies.

According to a Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) report, online video will contribute $8.6 billion to the 2029 growth, making it the largest revenue segment. The growth of online video will be driven by affordable data, mobile penetration, and the rise of localised digital content.

The television, the report said, is slightly declining. However, CII said it remains a close second at $6.8 billion, underscoring its widespread reach and cultural inertia across Indian households.

While movies are set to $1.9 billion, recovering steadily through hy...