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Walt Disney To Expand In India

The global consumer goods, media and leisure group has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in one of India’s biggest media firms, UTV. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Andy Bird, chairman of Disney International, said: “Increasing our brand presence and reach in key international markets is a cornerstone of our growth strategy.”

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