Nickelodeon was launched on 17 October 2000 and was initially picked up by Zee TV.[1]

 Zee TV launched a Nickelodeon-branded programming block as part of a distribution deal between Viacom International and Zee Entertainment Enterprises. It was replaced by the Cartoon Network block in 2002.[1][2]

 In 2004 Viacom revamped Nickelodeon in India to increase its viewership, including branding it as Nick, local productions and starting Hindi feed.[3][4]

 Viacom signed a programming deal with Sun Network in 2007 according to which Nickelodeon shows will air on Chutti TV dubbed in Tamil and Telugu. This deal was later cancelled when Nickelodeon decided to add Tamil and Telugu language tracks to their own channel.[5]

 On 25 June 2010 Nick India rebranded using the current logo. It was the last major market to undergo this makeover.[6]

 In 2011, Viacom 18 launched a new channel called Sonic.[7] Initially the channel was focused on action and adventure, before switching their focus to comedy in 2016.[8]

 Viacom 18 Motion Pictures distributed Keymon & Nani in Space Adventure, a film based on the Nickelodeon India series Keymon Ache in 2012.[9] Another theatrical film, Motu Patlu: King Of Kings from the Motu Patlu franchise was released in Hindi and Tamil on 14 October 2016.[10]

 Nick Jr. India was launched in late 2012 after being spun off from the main channel.[11] TeenNick aired in the evenings before 1 February 2017, when it was discontinued.

 In 2013 the first ever Kids Choice Awards was hosted in India.[12]

 On 5 December 2015, Viacom 18 launched Nickelodeon HD+, the first children's channel in high definition in India.[13] It originates a different schedule than the main network, including previously unaired international programming such as The Legend of Korra.

 In 2016 Viacom 18 launched a Nick programming block named "Nick Hour" on their free-to-air channel Rishtey.[14] The programming consists of shows like Motu Patlu, Pakdam Pakdai, The Jungle Book, Go, Diego, Go!, Keymon Ache and Chhoti Anandi (Colors series).

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