How Reliance- Disney Merger Can Disrupt The OTT Landscape Of India
JV Addresses Problems for Both
JioCinema's sports rights impacted Hotstar's subscription numbers, but JioCinema lacked content variety. The merger aims to bridge this gap.
Massive Content Library
The merger creates a powerhouse with 100+ TV channels and dominant OTT platforms, Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema.
Fueled By RIL
RIL to invest INR 11,500 Cr in the JV for growth. Speculations arise on the potential impact of the merger in the media and entertainment sector.
Problem For Netflix & Amazon
JV's diverse content package, including web series, movies, sports, and originals, could challenge global OTT platforms' average revenue per user with Jio's extensive subscriber base
Monopoly In Sports
The Disney-Viacom18 JV is also poised to dominate the Indian sports market, accounting for 75-80% share in the OTT sports market.
How Reliance-Disney Merger Is All Set To Change India’s OTT Arena