Sony Pictures Networks India, also known as SonyLIV, Culver Max Entertainment, SPNI, and SPN, is a privately owned Indian media conglomerate headquartered in India. It operates as an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, Japan, with Sony Pictures Television as its parent company and Sony Sports Network and Studio Next as key subsidiaries. Founded in 1995, the company employs approximately 1650 individuals and reported $734.8M in revenue as of 2024. As a tier 1 media tech buyer, the company specializes in media and TV services. It delivers entertainment experiences through its portfolio of television channels and digital platforms, reaching over 700 million viewers across India and in more than 150 countries.
On May 2, 2026, Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) appointed Harsh Deep Chhabra as Head – Strategy & New Business. In this role, Chhabra will report to Managing Director and CEO Gaurav Banerjee and collaborate with the leadership team to guide SPNI’s long-term strategic direction, drive enterprise-wide priorities, and identify new growth opportunities. Earlier on the same day, Tavishi Budhiraja received a promotion to Vice President HR Business Partner – Revenue Functions & DEI, marking an elevation in her HR leadership journey within the media and entertainment network. Previously, on May 1, 2026, SPNI secured exclusive broadcast rights for the 2026 season of LIV Golf, expanding its multi-sport portfolio and premium golf coverage across South Asia. This agreement ensures all 14 events of the 2026 LIV Golf calendar will be televised live on Sony Sports Network and streamed on Sony LIV.
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Sony Pictures Networks India offers 14 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Sony Pictures Networks India's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services and broadcast television and radio.
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Sony Pictures Networks India's revenues were less than $1B in 2024. Caretta Research has split Sony Pictures Networks India's revenue into 3 different product categories, the largest of which is linear (national channel groups). For full access to Sony Pictures Networks India's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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Sony Pictures Networks India currently holds 50 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including combat sports, golf, beach soccer, motorsports, horse racing, cricket, soccer | association football, winter sports, multi-sport, tennis, archery and volleyball.
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