Carnage-hit media stocks plunge up to 40% in 2025 but Ranbir Kapoor-backed scrip flashes Animal spirits

The media sector is ending 2025 as a poor performer, with most Nifty Media index stocks experiencing double-digit declines. Prime Focus, however, stands out with significant gains. Analysts attribute the sector's struggles to a shift in consumer habits towards digital platforms and a lack of innovation in traditional media.