Sony Pictures Networks India

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Sony Pictures Networks, also known as Culver Max Entertainment, is a privately owned company headquartered in India and is a subsidiary of Sony Group and Sony Pictures Entertainment. The company functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Founded in 1995, it employs approximately 1,650 individuals and reported $734.8M in revenue as of 2024. Specializing in broadcast television and radio, its operations encompass Sony's Indian broadcast and media assets, including approximately 30 broadcast channels branded SET and the OTT platform SonyLIV.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1995

Headcount

1,648

Headquarters

India

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On April 18, 2026, Prashant Iyer joined Sony Pictures Networks India as Vice President and Head of Marketing for Sony LIV, the company's streaming platform. Previously, on April 14, 2026, Sony Pictures Networks India acquired the television and digital broadcast rights for the Indian Football League (formerly the I-League) for the 2025–26 season, expanding its football portfolio which includes the Indian Super League, Durand Cup, UEFA competitions, and the Bundesliga. Also on April 14, Vikram Vijay Chandan concluded his 16-year tenure as Vice President of Sales at Sony Pictures Networks India; Chandan subsequently joined Gambig Inc as Chief Revenue and Sales Officer.

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Sony Pictures Networks (Culver Max Entertainment) offers 4 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Sony Pictures Networks (Culver Max Entertainment)'s product portfolio comprises of media and TV services and broadcast television and radio.

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Sony Pictures Networks (Culver Max Entertainment)'s revenues were less than $1B in 2024. Caretta Research has split Sony Pictures Networks (Culver Max Entertainment)'s revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is linear (thematic channel groups). For full access to Sony Pictures Networks (Culver Max Entertainment)'s revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Apr

21st

2026

16:14

Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag

Sony Sports wins 2026 Asian Games broadcast rights in India

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has acquired the media rights for the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, marking the return of the prestigious continental sporting event to the Sony Sports Network. Set to take place in Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026, the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network channels and streamed on Sony LIV.

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Apr

21st

2026

11:45

Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag

Sony Pictures Networks India acquires media rights for Asian Games 2026

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has acquired the media rights for the Asian Games 2026, scheduled to be held in Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026. The event will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network channels and streamed on Sony LIV across India and the subcontinent.

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Apr

21st

2026

09:13

Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag

Sony Pictures secures media rights for Asian Games 2026

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has acquired the media rights for the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, slated to take place in Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026. The Games will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network channels and streamed on Sony LIV.

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Apr

21st

2026

01:59

Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag

Sony Sports India Wins 2026 Asian Games Broadcast Rights

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has secured exclusive broadcast and streaming rights for the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, scheduled from September 19 to October 4, 2026. SPNI will air the event across India and the Indian subcontinent on its Sony Sports Network channels and the Sony LIV streaming platform.

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Apr

18th

2026

06:04

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Prashant Iyer joins Sony LIV as VP & Head of Marketing

Prashant Iyer has been appointed Vice President & Head of Marketing for Sony LIV, the streaming platform of Sony Pictures Networks India. Iyer announced the move in a LinkedIn post, stating, “Excited to share that I’ve joined Sony Pictures Networks India as Vice President & Head of Marketing for Sony LIV.

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Apr

16th

2026

10:49

B2B Tag

Prashant Iyer joins SonyLIV as Vice President and Head of Marketing

Prashant Iyer has joined Sony Pictures Networks India as Vice President and Head of Marketing for SonyLIV, as announced in a recent LinkedIn update. In his post, Iyer wrote, “Excited to share that I’ve joined Sony Pictures Networks India as Vice President & Head of Marketing for Sony LIV.

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Apr

16th

2026

07:50

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Prashant Iyer joins Sony Pictures Networks India as VP & Head of Marketing for Sony LIV

Prashant Iyer has joined Sony Pictures Networks India as Vice President and Head of Marketing for Sony LIV. Announcing the move on LinkedIn, Iyer said, “Excited to share that I’ve joined Sony Pictures Networks India as Vice President & Head of Marketing for Sony LIV.

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Apr

14th

2026

12:04

Sports Rights Updates

SPNI acquires broadcast rights for Indian Football League 2025-2026 season

Sony Pictures Networks India has secured the television and digital broadcast rights for the Indian Football League (IFL), previously known as the I-League, for the 2025–26 season, expanding its football portfolio in the country. The deal adds another domestic competition to SPNI’s existing line-up, which already includes properties such as the Indian Super League, Durand Cup, and major international tournaments like UEFA competitions and the Bundesliga.

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Apr

14th

2026

03:21

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Vikram Vijay Chandan exits SPNI as VP of Sales

Vikram Vijay Chandan has stepped down from his role as Vice President of Sales at Sony Pictures Networks India, bringing to a close a 16-year tenure with the media network. Chandan announced his departure through a LinkedIn post describing the decision as a moment to “change into a new pair and step back into the game called life,” adding that it was “truly a mix of emotions” after spending over a decade and a half with the company.

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Apr

13th

2026

19:16

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Vikram Vijay Chandan joins Gambig as Chief Revenue and Sales Officer

Vikram Vijay Chandan has stepped down from his role as Vice President – Sales at Sony Pictures Networks India, a development he shared in a LinkedIn post. He has reportedly joined Gambig Inc as Chief Revenue and Sales Officer.

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Apr

13th

2026

18:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Vikram Vijay Chandan quits SPNI, joins Gambig as Chief Revenue and Sales Officer

Vikram Vijay Chandan has stepped down from his role as Vice President of Sales at Sony Pictures Networks India. The news has been shared by Chandan in a LinkedIn post. He has reportedly joined Gambig Inc as Chief Revenue and Sales Officer.

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Apr

13th

2026

12:45

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Vikram Vijay Chandan resigns as VP of Sales at Sony Pictures Networks India

Vikram Vijay Chandan has stepped down from his position as Vice President of Sales at Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India, ending a distinguished 16-year tenure with the media giant. Chandan announced his departure via LinkedIn, characterizing the move as a moment to step back into the game called life.

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Sony Pictures Networks (Culver Max Entertainment) currently holds 48 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including cricket, beach soccer, tennis, soccer | association football, horse racing, winter sports, volleyball, archery, multi-sport, combat sports and motorsports.