### **Overview** Eros International Media Ltd is a key operating entity within **Eros Media World PLC (EMWP)**, a global media and entertainment company with a strong foothold in the Indian film and digital content industry. The company operates as a single reportable business segment focused on the **acquisition, co-production, and global distribution of Indian-language films** across theatrical, television, digital (OTT), and emerging Web 3.0 platforms. --- ### **Core Business & Strategy** #### **Content Portfolio & Film Library** - Owns one of the largest Indian film libraries, comprising **over 2,000 films** in multiple languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Malayalam, and Punjabi. - Holds **perpetual digital rights to approximately 5,000 films** and manages digital rights for over **12,000 films** via **Eros Now**, the parent company’s OTT platform. - Actively monetizes its **film and music rights** through syndication across satellite, television, airlines, and digital platforms. #### **Multiplatform Distribution Model** - Revenue is diversified across: - Theatrical releases (domestic and international) - Overseas distribution - Television syndication - Digital/OTT streaming (Eros Now) - Library monetization and licensing - Distributes content to **Indian audiences globally** and **non-Indian viewers** through subtitled and dubbed versions. #### **Strategic Focus Areas (as of Nov 2025)** - **Scale up production:** Expand slate of film productions, co-productions, and acquisitions to grow both traditional and original digital content. - **Regional content expansion:** Enhance regional language offerings to capture rising demand in India and abroad. - **Eros Now growth:** Create original, high-quality content tailored for the OTT platform, leveraging Web 3.0 opportunities. - **Library monetization:** Maximize value from existing film and music assets across all distribution platforms. - **Cost efficiency:** Utilize technological advancements and content localization to reduce production costs and enhance competitiveness. --- ### **Recent Developments & Strategic Shifts** #### **Post-Merger & Restructuring (2020–2023)** - In 2020, Eros International Plc merged with **STX Entertainment**, forming **Eros STX Global Corporation**, creating a global entity with combined Indian and Hollywood capabilities. - In **April 2022**, EMWP sold the STX Entertainment subsidiary, significantly reducing debt and enabling financial stabilization. - Following the divestiture, the company **repositioned itself around three core verticals**: Studio, Digital, and Music. #### **Delisting & Deregistration** - Deregistered under the **U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in April 2023**. - Delisted from the **New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in January 2023**, transitioning to private operations under EMWP. #### **Post-Pandemic Recovery** - The pandemic disrupted theatrical releases and production, leading to **deferred film slates** and financial strain in FY2023–24. - Strategic sale of assets (including music rights) improved liquidity and reduced bank debt. - As of 2025, the company has **resumed production** on its planned film slate. --- ### **Geographic Reach & Revenue Performance** #### **Revenue Insights** - **FY2024 Revenue:** ₹13,989 lakhs (₹1,398.9 crore), with **₹13,943 lakhs (~99.7%) from India**, and minimal contributions from UAE and ROW. - **FY2023 Revenue (Year ended March 31, 2023):** ₹4,268.4 crore from India — a significant increase from ₹780.3 crore the prior year. - Historically, international markets (UAE, ROW) contributed more, but recent shifts show **increasing domestic dominance** — possibly due to focused India-centric monetization. --- ### **Leadership** - **Mr. Rishika Lulla** (Executive Vice Chairman & Managing Director): - Over 29 years of experience in media and entertainment. - Instrumental in building Eros' distribution, music, and home entertainment businesses. - With Eros since inception; key driver of long-term industry relationships with talent, producers, and exhibitors. ---