52 Weeks Entertainment Ltd Management Discussions

INTRODUCTION

The Indian Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry is a sunrise sector for the economy and is making significant strides. Proving its resilience to the world, Indian M&E industry is on the cusp of a strong phase of growth, backed by rising consumer demand and improving advertising revenue. The industry has largely been driven by increasing digitisation and higher internet usage over the last decade. Internet has almost become a mainstream media for entertainment for most of the people.

Media is consumed by audience across demographics and various avenues such as television, films, out-of-home (OOH), radio, animation, and visual effect (VFX), music, gaming, digital advertising, and print.

The Indian advertising industry is projected to be the second fastest growing advertising market in Asia after China. At present, advertising revenue accounts for around 0.38 per cent of Indias gross domestic product. By 2026, Indian media and entertainment industry will reach Rs 2.35 trillion. India ranks 15 in the world in the music industry and is expected to enter the top 10 music markets by 2026.

Indian M&E industry is on an impressive growth path. The industry is expected to grow at a much faster rate than the global average rate.

The Government of India has supported M&E industrys growth by taking various initiatives such as digitising the cable distribution sector to attract greater institutional funding, increasing FDI limit from 74 per cent to 100 per cent in cable and DTH satellite platforms, and granting industry status to the film industry for easy access to institutional finance.

Growth is expected in retail advertisement on the back of several players entering the food and beverages segment, E-commerce gaining more popularity in the country, and domestic companies testing out the waters. Rural region is also a potentially profitable target.

During the financial year no income from the business of the Company,. Total expenditure of the company is Rs. 11.75 lacs as compared to Rs. 11.32 lacs in the previous year. Loss during the financial year is Rs. 11.75 lacs as compared to profit is Rs. 17.00 lacs in the previous year.

The Board of Directors have adopted a risk management policy for the Company which provides for identification, assessment and control of risks which in the opinion of the board may pose significant loss or threat to the company. The management identifies and controls risks through a defined framework in terms of the aforesaid policy.

The human resource plays a vital role in the growth and success of an organization. The Company has maintained cordial and harmonious relations with employees. The Company has adequate professionals to handle challenging assignments. The Company strives to enhance the technical, work related and general skills of employees through dedicated training programs on a continuous basis.

Some statements in this Management Discussion and Analysis describing the Companys objectives, projections, estimates and expectations may be forward looking within the meaning of applicable laws and regulations. Actual results may differ from those expressed or implied.