UMG-Excel Entertainment deal could spur foreign interest in India's media and entertainment sector
Published on: Jan. 6, 2026, 12:11 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Universal Music Group's acquisition of a 30% stake in Excel Entertainment for ₹2,400 crore signals a potential surge in foreign M&A interest in India's media sector. The Maharashtra government is actively promoting Mumbai as a global creative hub, attracting sustained global interest across various entertainment verticals.
