Walter Elias Disney founded The Walt Disney Company in 1923. It has since grown to become the largest media and entertainment conglomerate in the world with businesses in studio entertainment, parks and resorts, consumer products, and media networks. The Walt Disney Company launched operations in India in 2004 and has since expanded its Indian presence through various acquisitions and local productions. Some of Disney's most iconic characters and properties include Mickey Mouse, Disneyland, and Pixar Animation Studios films.