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Jio Cinema-Disney+ Hotstar merger: Why JioHotstar needs batting depth beyond the IPL


Published on 2025-03-12 14:24:13 - Mint
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  • JioHotstar, the combined entity created by the merger of Mukesh Ambani's JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, reaches more than 750 million viewers across India. It has more paid subscribers than Netflix and Amazon Prime Video combined.

The article from LiveMint discusses the evolving landscape of the Indian Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming market, focusing on the strategic merger between Reliance Industries and Disney, which has led to the creation of a new entity combining Viacom18 and Star India. This merger aims to leverage the extensive content libraries and distribution networks of both companies to challenge global giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. The merger has implications for content distribution, with JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar potentially becoming a dominant force in streaming IPL cricket matches, movies, and other entertainment content. The article highlights how this consolidation could alter market dynamics, offering insights into how this might affect competition, content pricing, and viewer experience in India's burgeoning digital entertainment sector. Additionally, it touches upon the potential for increased advertising revenue and the strategic positioning of the new entity to cater to diverse linguistic and cultural preferences across India.

Read the Full Mint Article at:
[ https://www.livemint.com/companies/jiohotstar-jio-cinema-disney-hotstar-disney-reliance-merger-ipl-netflix-amazon-prime-video-sonyliv-ott-viacom18-11741783486217.html ]