As the economy takes on a heightened growth trajectory, the entertainment and media (E&M) industry is cashing in on increased consumption. The E&M sector, which was estimated to be worth Rs 51,300 crore in 2007, is projected to grow at 18 per cent compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) for the next five years — to reach Rs 1,15,700 crore in 2012, says a Ficci-PwC report.

In 2007, the E&M industry grew by 17 per cent. The industry reached an estimated size of Rs 51,300 crore, up from Rs 43,800 crore in 2006. In the past four years, the industry has recorded a cumulative growth of 19 per cent on an overall basis, according to the Ficci- PwC report on Indian E&M Industry 2008.

While the television industry recorded a growth of 18 per cent in 2007, the print media industry grew by 16 per cent in the year. The television industry is projected to grow by 22 per cent over the next five years and reach a size of Rs 60,000 crore by 2012. The print media industry is projected to grow by 14 per cent over the next five years to Rs 28,100 crore in 2012.

Last year was another boom year for the advertising industry as it saw a growth of 22 per cent. The report projected the advertising industry to grow by 18 per cent by 2012.

Though industry stalwarts applaud the growth achieved in the past, they also showed concern over the issues of piracy and lack of trained human capital in the industry. I&B Ministry secretary Asha Swarup emphasisd on the need for development of content for TV viewers, especially for children. “Currently, TV content is focused on just a small section of the viewers,” she said.

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