Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos on August 5, 2026, as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi emphasized India's rich tradition of storytelling and extraordinary pool of creative talent, noting that these assets could be leveraged to strengthen the nation's position as a global hub for content creation. The discussion focused on the immense potential of India's media and entertainment sector, though no specific financial figures, investment plans, or contractual agreements were disclosed in the official release.
The Prime Minister subsequently posted on his official X account confirming the meeting and reiterating the same points about India's storytelling tradition and creative talent pool. The post emphasized the discussion about the potential of India's media and entertainment sector without providing additional details about specific initiatives or commitments.