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The rise of the micro-drama is the definitive trend for India's streaming industry in 2025, as tight budgets and slowing subscription growth mean over-the-top (OTT) players remain selective about content and still rely on big-budget films. Yet, some industry experts fear that a potential mega-merger in the global media industry, with both Netflix and Paramount making bids for Warner Bros. Discovery, could further shrink the space for small and independent content crea...