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Reliance's media biz clocks Rs 34,917 cr revenue in FY26; JioHotstar cross 1 billion downloads

Reliance's media arm achieved a significant Rs 34,917 crore revenue in FY26, with JioHotstar becoming India's top digital streamer and the first Indian paid OTT to hit one billion downloads. The integrated media ecosystem, including JioStar and Jio Studios, delivered strong EBITDA and net profit. JioStar leads TV viewership, while…

The Economic Times

JioStar rolls out JAMS, betting on GenAI to reshape premium content production

JioStar, Reliance's media arm, has launched JioStar GenAI Media Studio. This platform uses artificial intelligence to create premium content for India. The initiative was announced at Reliance Industries' AGM. JioStar leads India's media market with a significant viewership share. The platform aims to produce content across various languages and formats…

The Economic Times

IPL 2026 becomes most-watched season ever, reaching over 1.2 billion viewers

The 2026 Indian Premier League set a new viewership record. Over 1.2 billion people watched the tournament across television and digital platforms. This marks a significant increase from the previous year. The season finale also drew record numbers. Digital consumption, especially on Connected TV, saw substantial growth. Regional language content…

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Dhurandhar roars into living rooms, pulls 5.3 crore viewers in one evening

Dhurandhar has achieved a massive television premiere, reaching over 53 million viewers on Star Gold, Star Gold 2, and Colors Cineplex, surpassing its entire theatrical run. This performance highlights broadcast entertainment's continued scale in India and follows a record-breaking digital debut on JioHotstar, attracting 50 million viewers.

The Economic Times

Ambani’s Jiostar platform bets big on all-AI series

JioStar, the streaming venture backed by Reliance and Disney, plans to significantly expand AI-generated content on JioHotstar after the strong performance of its AI-made Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh. The 100-episode series drew 6.5 million views on its first day, more than double the platform’s average.

The Economic Times

Relief for Indian football fans as Zee signs last-minute deal to broadcast World Cup

Deal between Zee and Fifa ends months-long standoff over World Cup rights in one of last major unsold markets

The Independent UK

Zee Entertainment shares surge 20% in 5 days. What's behind the rally?

Zee Entertainment shares rallied 20% over the past five trading sessions, hitting a nearly six-month high and adding more than Rs 1,660 crore to the company's market value. The surge has been driven by expectations that Zee could secure the India media rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Reliance bets big on AI to drive next phase of growth for entertainment business

Reliance Industries is making artificial intelligence central to its media and entertainment business. The company aims to be India's top entertainment provider. AI will transform content creation and consumer experiences. Reliance's media vertical saw significant revenue growth in FY26. The company is focusing on large-screen entertainment, connected TVs, and mobile…

The Economic Times

India's new drama is about the fight for your 1-minute attention

India streaming platforms microdramas: Platforms are rapidly adopting microdramas, short, vertically shot melodramas. These bite-sized shows are no longer just filler but a key strategy for discovering new content and building future franchises. Major players like JioStar and Amazon are investing heavily.

The Economic Times

RCB vs SRH: Virat Kohli enjoys aggressive Australian-style intensity on field: Irfan Pathan

Former India cricketers Irfan Pathan and Virender Sehwag shared their views on recent Indian Premier League matches. Pathan downplayed a heated exchange between Virat Kohli and Travis Head, calling it natural in intense cricket. Sehwag backed Venkatesh Iyer to open for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and suggested Phil Salt replace Jitesh…

The Economic Times

No broadcaster for World Cup? What FIFA’s India standoff could really cost

As FIFA gears up for the 2026 World Cup, it encounters a broadcasting conundrum in India. Following a surge in online viewership during the 2022 tournament, local broadcasters are cautious about FIFA's steep pricing demands.

The Economic Times

Reliance-Disney launch legal battle against Indian TV rival Zee over Bollywood films

India's entertainment giants JioStar and Zee are locked in a legal battle. JioStar accuses Zee of broadcasting movies it holds rights to. This follows an earlier lawsuit by Zee against JioStar. The disputes involve hundreds of millions of dollars. Both companies reach vast audiences across India. Legal notices have been…

The Economic Times

TATA IPL 2026 clocks record 1.1 billion reach across TV and digital platforms: JioStar

TATA IPL 2026 has achieved a record 1.1 billion viewers across TV and digital platforms. Audience engagement is growing steadily. Digital reach is up 15% and watch-time increased by 7%. Connected TV consumption also saw significant growth. Regional language viewership jumped 42%. New advertisers have joined, boosting sponsorship.

The Economic Times

Fifa’s failure to agree World Cup TV deals in China and India a headache for Infantino

With the tournament a month away, there are still no agreements done with the two Asian giants to ensure fans there can watch all 104 games

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India's streaming giant lodges criminal complaint against ExpressVPN over alleged copyright-breaching marketing

JioStar has escalated its anti-piracy efforts by filing a criminal complaint against ExpressVPN, alleging that the provider’s marketing actively encourages users to bypass geo-restrictions to watch copyrighted content.

The Guardian - UK

ICC braced for major financial hit if Pakistan v India World T20 game off

Intensive negotiations are going on behind the scenes to get the game, which could be worth up to £367m in media rights, played on 15 February

The Guardian - UK

Broadcast mogul Sanjog Gupta in frame to increase Indian influence at ICC

Sanjog Gupta has emerged as the frontrunner to become the new chief executive of the International Cricket Council

The Times of India

Navjot Singh Sidhu hails MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli as 'institutions' of cricket, not just icons

Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu, speaking as a JioStar expert during the ongoing IPL, showered high praise on MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, calling them not just cricket icons but "institutions" in their own right. During a media interaction, Sidhu discussed their legendary status, leadership qualities and the immense…

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20.6 crore viewers! JioStar breaks TV viewership records with India vs Pakistan clash in ICC Champions Trophy 2025

JioStar has achieved new milestones in broadcasting live sporting events across TV and digital platforms, breaking TV records with the India vs Pakistan match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The match, which Star Sports has branded as the 'Greatest Rivalry' since 2021, attracted 20.6 crore TV viewers, establishing it…

The Times of India

Champions Trophy 2025: Fixtures, format, groups, live streaming, prize money - all you need to know

The ICC Champions Trophy is returning for its ninth edition, featuring eight top ODI teams. Pakistan, the defending champions who won their first title in 2017, will host the tournament. India will play all their matches in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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