Gaurav Jindal

The past decade has seen a global transformation in how consumers watch videos and listen to music. From the days of terrestrial broadcast, social viewing of television to highly personalised, small screen consumption - the media industry is witnessing a transformation like no other. The rate of change in the industry only continues to accelerate, with hyper-competitive dynamics coming into play in India. There are the traditional players, and a strong push from global and more nimble companies… Show more

The past decade has seen a global transformation in how consumers watch videos and listen to music. From the days of terrestrial broadcast, social viewing of television to highly personalised, small screen consumption - the media industry is witnessing a transformation like no other. The rate of change in the industry only continues to accelerate, with hyper-competitive dynamics coming into play in India. There are the traditional players, and a strong push from global and more nimble companies go get into the OTT space. At the same time, India’s appetite for entertainment continues to increase as high speed broadband connectivity, ease of payment options and a availability of multiple platforms creates the right environment for the consumers.

Powered by a first-of-its-kind consumer survey, this report seeks to address the changing Indian consumer, learnings from other global markets, niche areas such as internationalization, music and regional acting as the key strategic imperatives and the agenda which can drive success in a $5 Billion market. Show less

Online video streaming service apps like Hotstar have truly transformed the way Indians watch content today. Video-On-Demand (VOD) and Over-The-Top (OTT) are not just buzz words anymore, but are fast becoming the preferred consumption format for Indian millenials. Consumers are being spoilt for choice, with a wide range of viewing options and subscription packages to choose from, across genres of content. Traditional television broacdasting is perhaps taking a backseat.

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Online video streaming service apps like Hotstar have truly transformed the way Indians watch content today. Video-On-Demand (VOD) and Over-The-Top (OTT) are not just buzz words anymore, but are fast becoming the preferred consumption format for Indian millenials. Consumers are being spoilt for choice, with a wide range of viewing options and subscription packages to choose from, across genres of content. Traditional television broacdasting is perhaps taking a backseat.

In this article, BCG analyzes the current Video OTT scenario in India, the innovative business models being used, as well as the primary drivers shaping the emerging trends. BCG also predicts the rise of four key types of players in the Video OTT market, leading to intense competition and disruption in the industry. Read on to get a grip on the changing face of new-age video entertainment in India.
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This is an exciting time for the aviation sector in India, with passenger traffic and freight movement witnessing rapid growth. Passenger traffic during FY16 increased at the rate of 21.3% to 85.57 million, from 70.54 million in FY15. The Union Budget announced the need for additional airport infrastructure, laying an impetus on regional connectivity and bringing in private players to operate and manage many of these airports.

While public-private partnerships (PPPs) are not new, the… Show more

This is an exciting time for the aviation sector in India, with passenger traffic and freight movement witnessing rapid growth. Passenger traffic during FY16 increased at the rate of 21.3% to 85.57 million, from 70.54 million in FY15. The Union Budget announced the need for additional airport infrastructure, laying an impetus on regional connectivity and bringing in private players to operate and manage many of these airports.

While public-private partnerships (PPPs) are not new, the payoff hinges on how effectively PPPs are structured and executed. Globally, there are key dimensions of PPPs that characterize its uniqueness and structure. Show less

The digital transformation of an airport goes well beyond small technology experiments. An airport can achieve great efficiencies as it embraces the digital revolution, rethinking what customers value the most and creating operating models that leverage the new technologies for competitive differentiation. There is no better time to own the future than now.

To maintain market share and growth, Indian health-care providers must increase patient satisfaction. But many are unsure about which aspects of care matter most to patients. New research identifies six areas that disproportionately affect satisfaction, enabling providers to hone their value propositions to meet patients' needs and fuel future growth.

Forty percent of India's 90 million urban Internet users say that their online activities influence what they buy. This digital influence affects $30 billion of consumer spending in India today-up to five times more than e-commerce alone-and is expected to reach $150 billion by 2016.