Without a single doubt, it is true that India’s media and entertainment industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the country. How and why? Well, it is all about demand, you know? Thankfully, there are many media companies that are doing pretty well in the country, especially in fulfilling this high demand, which is rising and will continue to rise like this for many more years to come. Possibly decades. That’s for sure! And since we have just entered 2025, and if you’re feeling intrigued about this topic already, then you should get to know about these top 10 biggest media companies in India as of 2025. So, let’s just get to the list, shall we?

1. The Times Group

Alright, let’s start off with the biggest one so far, right? So, with that said, yes, the Times Group is probably the largest media company in India, how about that? Like, it was started way back in 1838, which is pretty old, but still quite famous. Right now though, their office is in Mumbai and newspapers like The Times of India are read by millions of people daily. Sure enough, if you are into finances, their newspaper The Economic Times is really popular.

2. Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL)

Next on the list, we must include Zee Entertainment, which has been doing well since 1992, and yes, as of 2025, their headquarters is down there in Noida. Also, it runs more or less 50 TV channels in different languages and categories like Zee TV, Zee Cinema, etc. Not just that though, if you like to binge, then their streaming site Zee5 is loaded with movies, shows, and original series in many Indian languages. Zee is doing very well, and more and more people are watching them every year, and now you know why that is the case, don’t you?

3. Network18 Media & Investments Ltd.

Alright, now let’s have a look at Network18, which is again a Mumbai-based company that started out just in 1996, but has made it so big that we had to include them in this list today. Like, right now, they’re known for their popular news channels like CNN-News18 and CNBC-TV18. It is not just news stuff though, they’re into typical level entertainment as well, you know those daily soaps and reality TV shows, yes, that’s what we’re talking about. But how? Well, that’s because they own channels like Colors TV, that’s how!

4. Sun TV Network Ltd.

Alright, now let’s go down to the southern part of the country, and if you’re from there, you must know about Sun TV, don’t you? Well, this one, you see, started back in 1985 and is actually based in Chennai. And the reason why they’re particularly famous in the southern part of the country is that they have channels in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam languages, so now you know why that is the case. Don’t forget though, they even have their own streaming app, Sun NXT, where you can watch all your favorite South Indian shows and movies anytime, you know?

5. India Today Group

We aren’t here to doubt the fact that the India Today Group is an influential media house that was founded in 1975 in Noida, you know? Like, you may have seen an India Today magazine or their famous news channel Aaj Tak, which is one of the most famous news channels in the country as of 2025. That’s what we’re certainly of. On top of that though, they also do a lot of online activity like IndiaToday.in and BusinessToday.in.

6. HT Media Ltd.

Next on the list, yes, HT Media was established way back in 1924 and is based in New Delhi. And if you still don’t recognize this one, well, just know that people all over India read Hindustan Times and Mint, their famous newspapers. How about now? Well, HT Media is doing well even as print faces challenges as it looks at platforms such as LiveHindustan.com, which is quite a success among online users, you know? Just so you know though, in India, they are doing well both in English and Hindi media.

7. Dainik Bhaskar Group

Well, for those who don’t know yet, yes, Dainik Bhaskar Group is a large Hindi newspaper company that came into existence in 1958 and is based in Bhopal. That’s just a little bit about their history and all that stuff, but you know what, they are really famous in various Indian states, especially in small cities and towns, like if you were to go to a small village, especially in the Northern part of the country, you’d certainly find Dainik Bhaskar’s newspaper there.

8. ABP Group

Next on the list, for now, just know that ABP Group is a 1922-founded, Kolkata-based media house. Like, their Bengali newspaper Anandabazar Patrika is popular with West Bangalis while The Telegraph is popular with English readers, have you read those yet? If not, you should really give it a shot, and see whether you like it or not, and just know that they made their entry into television with ABP News and regional channels. Just saying.

9. PVR INOX Ltd.

By this point, many of you may already have the idea that PVR INOX is India’s biggest cinema chain, right? Like, movies are an integral part of Indian culture, and cinema is hugely popular in the country, so why not? And yes, they are now operating hundreds of cinema halls across India after the merger in 2023. They present a premium experience in their brands PVR Gold & INOX Insignia and that’s what makes them kinda special.

10. Jagran Prakashan Ltd.

Alright, last on the list, you see, this Kanpur-based media company which started out way back in 1942 is a hit company as of 2025, and how do we know that? Well, first of all, their paper has a stronghold in many states, and not just that though, people read news digitally on their developing digital platform Jagran.com apart from newspapers.

Conclusion

Without a single doubt, right here in India, there are no other big media companies than these. These are literally at the top of the game and it has been like this for quite a while now, simply because they’re doing their bit in understanding what will be more successful in India, and they’re simply doing that. You know, to stay relevant as well as make those profits.