New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Dear reader, as 2025, a year of global tumult and volatility, rolls by, Mint's reporters and columnists look around the corner on what is coming in 2026-to help you know what to expect and prepare for it. Tell us what you think at feedback@livemint.com. The rise of the micro-drama is the definitive trend for India's streaming industry in 2025, as tight budgets and slowing subscription growth mean over-the-top (OTT) players remain selective about content and still rely on big-budget films. Yet, some industry experts fear that a potential mega-merger in the global media industry, with both Netflix and Paramount making bids for Warner Bros. Discovery, could further shrink the space for small and independent content crea...To read the full article or to get the complete feed from this publication, please Contact Us

Source: Mint January 02, 2026 02:37 UTC