India, May 9 -- The summit marked a strategic move to assert India's soft power as a driver of growth

The inaugural World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, held in Mumbai, was more than a celebration of India's creative industries - it marked a pivotal moment in the nation's cultural and economic trajectory. In his keynote address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid out a compelling vision: India must harness its soft power through content, creativity, and culture to become a global leader in the Orange Economy.

WAVES 2025, a first-of-its-kind summit, brought together a vibrant mix of stakeholders-filmmakers, broadcasters, AVGC-XR professionals, digital media creators, and corporate leaders. With over 40 plenary sessions ...