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IndusInd Media & Communications Ltd. (A subsidiary of Hinduja Ventures Limited) is one of India’s largest integrated media companies (‘IMCL’). IMCL is the pioneering and one of the largest multi system operators in the country.
- With an estimated 8 million subscribers across 28 key cities, the Company offers 300 channels in the digital mode (it also offers about 90 TV channels in the analog mode). Most of the major cities of IMCL are digital enabled by digital headends or IP
- IMCL has a backbone of over 10000 kms of hybrid fibre optic networks through which it also offers broad band services and has a National ISP license. The Fibre infrastructure network has enabled IMCL to lease out some unused fibre to telcos, infrastructure providers, ISPs and competitors It has over 2700 Local Cable Operators as Franchisees and around 2000 staff.
- IMCL has invested in developing a strong technical foundation partnering with global cable TV and convergence leaders like BARCO, Tandberg, Magna Quest, NAGRAVISION, Motorola etc which provides them a differentiator in quality and scalability of operations
- The company has been successfully interacting and policy makers and regulator for a rapid growth in this industry
- It has plans for a rapid digitalization and expansion in the next two years. Expect to reach over 2 million Digital homes and over 10 million analogue homes in next twelve to 18 months
- IMCL has plans for an IPO within 12 to 18 months.
- IMCL’s plans on the new services also include:
- Hybrid STBs for Cable and Internet
- Value added services,VoD, PPV, Gaming
- E Learning
o Wireless Broadband
- VOIP and Telephony services through its National ISP license
- Prepaid Solutions for Digital Cable services
- Possibility of Head End in the Sky Infrastructure (HITS) in Cable ( in case mandatory digitalization is legislated)
- IMCL’s vision remains to be the preferred choice of the Consumer by providing superior service and quality content in the converged world of Video, Data and Voice
On the Content Side:
IN ENTERTAINMENT INDIA LTD (INEL)
- Content Demerged from IMCL in 2010
- IN Entertainment is being established as a Content Development, Financing & Production Company. Focus on Film/TV Content Creation & Financing in 1st Phase & Developing Distribution Infrastructure in next phase (FY 2011-12)
Marketing & Distribution of Hollywood Films
- Growing Market
- Films like Casino Royale, 2012, Avatar, Alice in Wonderland, Inception have done exceedingly well in English and Dubbed Versions
Theatrical Distribution
- Currently working with Alliance & Partnerships across Distribution Territories in India and select Overseas Markets
Film Content
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Developing Feature Films in Hindi, Tamil & Telugu Languages
- 7 Projects currently under Development
- Targeting a Development Slate of 15 Films by March 2011
- Once developed, the Films will either be financed in house or through third party financing
TV Content
- Entry planned through Financing TV Content already commissioned by leading Broadcasters.
- To focus on In House Production in 2011
www.hindujaventures.com About the Hinduja Group
The Hinduja Group is a multi-billion dollar global investment and banking group with a diversified global portfolio of holdings across the manufacturing services and banking sectors. The Group, founded by Shri P.D. Hinduja in 1914, has activities across three core areas: Investment Banking, International Trading and Global Investments. As part of its Global investments, the Group owns businesses in Automotive, Information Technology, Media, Entertainment & Communications, Banking & Finance, Infrastructure Project Development, Chemicals & Agri business, Energy, Real Estate and Healthcare.
The Hinduja Group also supports charitable and philanthropic activities across the world through the Hinduja Foundation.
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