In the recent years India has emerged as a major centre for piracy for movies be that for any region. Mumbai, New Delhi has emerged as the major centers of piracy and they account for major share for illegal downloads. According to a article published in Deccan Herald India accounts for maximum piracy in any English speaking country. A study conducted by Motion Pictures Distribution Association (MPDA) India is the fourth largest down loader of films after U.S, Great Britain, Canada. It is said that 9 out of 10 movies in India are pirated but Government intervention and increased awareness among the people have brought down piracy down by around 20 %. MPDA statistics put annual losses due to piracy at around $3 billion. Other than India, China, Malaysia, Thailand are piracy hotspots.
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