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The Birth of a Media Powerhouse: Reliance-Disney Star Merger A new chapter in India’s media and entertainment story has begun, and it’s nothing short of transformative. On 14th November 2024, Reliance Industries Limited and Disney joined forces in a historic ₹70,352 crore merger, creating a media powerhouse poised to redefine the industry. At the helm of this groundbreaking venture are two visionary leaders: Chairperson Smt Nita Mukesh Ambani, whose strategic foresight ensures alignment with Reliance’s commitment to empowering India’s media and entertainment ecosystem, and Vice-Chairperson Uday Shankar, whose decades of experience and passion for innovation drive transformative viewer experiences. Together, they blend leadership and expertise to shape a dynamic future for media consumption, redefining entertainment through bold strategies and cutting-edge innovation. The merger is a game-changer, creating an entity with unprecedented scale and reach. With over 100 TV channels broadcasting in 10 Indian languages, and two leading OTT platforms, JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, the joint venture reaches 750 million viewers weekly. This revolution in the media and entertainment landscape doesn’t just set benchmarks for India—it positions Indian media on the global stage! Read More: http://bit.ly/3Zi4khJ Viacom18 Media Private Limited #Leadership #Reliance #MediaInnovation #VisionaryLeadership #NitaAmbani #UdayShankar #GameChanger

#Reliance + #DisneyStar.. Merger is a game-changer 🔥 in India’s media landscape ✨. This merged entity #JioStar (70,352 crore valuation -around $8.5 billion) covers unprecedented scale and reach 📈 • 100+ TV channels, broadcast in 10 Indian languages • 2 leading OTT platforms (JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar) - with 50 million+ subscribers • 750 million viewers weekly • 30,000 hours of TV content annually • 40% of the television advertising market • 44% of TV subscriptions • 48 percent viewership in total India market📊 • This JV revenue 26000 cr+ (Fy 24) • 34 percent market share in overall OTT space This collaboration brings together immense resources and offers a powerful combination of traditional broadcasting and digital streaming, positioning #JioStar as a dominant force in India's media industry. #Jiostar #Disney #Reliance #Disneystar

The Birth of a Media Powerhouse: Reliance-Disney Star Merger A new chapter in India’s media and entertainment story has begun, and it’s nothing short of transformative. On 14th November 2024, Reliance Industries Limited and Disney joined forces in a historic ₹70,352 crore merger, creating a media powerhouse poised to redefine the industry. At the helm of this groundbreaking venture are two visionary leaders: Chairperson Smt Nita Mukesh Ambani, whose strategic foresight ensures alignment with Reliance’s commitment to empowering India’s media and entertainment ecosystem, and Vice-Chairperson Uday Shankar, whose decades of experience and passion for innovation drive transformative viewer experiences. Together, they blend leadership and expertise to shape a dynamic future for media consumption, redefining entertainment through bold strategies and cutting-edge innovation. The merger is a game-changer, creating an entity with unprecedented scale and reach. With over 100 TV channels broadcasting in 10 Indian languages, and two leading OTT platforms, JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, the joint venture reaches 750 million viewers weekly. This revolution in the media and entertainment landscape doesn’t just set benchmarks for India—it positions Indian media on the global stage! Read More: http://bit.ly/3Zi4khJ #Leadership #RelianceDisneyStar #MediaInnovation #VisionaryLeadership #NitaAmbani #UdayShankar #GameChanger

The 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿 is a groundbreaking moment in India’s entertainment industry, creating a joint venture valued at $8.5 billion (₹70,352 crore). This isn’t just business it’s about reshaping how India experiences content. Who Owns What? Viacom18 Media Private Limited: 46.82% The Walt Disney Company: 36.84% Reliance Industries Limited: 16.34% 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 : 𝟭𝟮𝟬+ 𝗧𝗩 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘀 : Combining Disney Star 's India network and @Viacom18 Media Private Limited’s portfolio, this joint venture brings together some of India’s most popular channels. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 : A united Disney+ Hotstar and Jio Studios , delivering world-class content to millions of screens. 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 : Exclusive rights to The Walt Disney Company films, 30,000+ assets, and major cricket broadcasting rights, bringing premium entertainment to every screen. 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 : Reliance Industries Limited ’s ₹11,500 crore investment underlines their commitment to reshaping Indian media and dominating the entertainment space. This merger combines Disney’s storytelling brilliance with Reliance’s unmatched market power. Together, they’re set to deliver a media experience like never before. What’s your take on this historic collaboration? #RelianceDisneyMerger #EntertainmentRevolution photo credit : inc42

 India billionaire Mukesh Ambani Reliance Industries & Walt Disney Co completes merger to create a new $8.5 billion media giant, with (Mukesh Ambani) Reliance Industries owning 63.16% & Disney owning 36.84%.   Reliance has invested $1.4 billion as growth capital, and the new media joint venture have exclusive rights to distribute Disney films & productions in India.  Read - https://lnkd.in/garH8w-N follow Caproasia | Driving the future of Asia India billionaire Mukesh Ambani Reliance Industries & Walt Disney Co have completed the merger to create a new $8.5 billion media giant, with (Mukesh Ambani) Reliance Industries owning 63.16% & Disney owning 36.84%.   Reliance has invested $1.4 billion as growth capital, and the new media joint venture have exclusive rights to distribute Disney films & productions in India.  Announcement (14/11/24): “Reliance Industries Limited (“RIL”), Viacom 18 Media Private Limited (“Viacom18”) and The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) ( “Disney”) today announced that following the approval by the Hon’ble NCLT Mumbai, Competition Commission of India and other regulatory authorities, the merger of the media and JioCinema businesses of Viacom18 into Star India Private Limited (“SIPL”) has become effective (the “JV”). In addition, RIL has invested ₹ 11,500 crore (~US$ 1.4 billion) into the JV for its growth. The JV has allotted shares to Viacom18 and RIL as consideration for the assets and cash, respectively.  The transaction values the JV at ₹ 70,352 crore (~US$ 8.5 billion) on a post-money basis, excluding synergies. At the closing of the transactions noted above, the JV is controlled by RIL and owned 16.34% by RIL, 46.82% by Viacom18 and 36.84% by Disney.  Mrs. Nita M. Ambani will be the Chairperson of the JV, with Mr. Uday Shankar as Vice Chairperson providing strategic guidance to the JV.  The JV is home to the most iconic and engaging media brands in India across TV and digital platforms. The combination of ‘Star’ and ‘Colors’ on the television side and ‘JioCinema’ and ‘Hotstar’ on the digital front will provide extensive choice of content across entertainment and sports to viewers in India and globally.  The formation of the JV will herald a new era in India’s entertainment industry for consumers. This unique joint venture of Reliance and Disney brings together the companies’ content creation and curation prowess, world-class digital streaming capabilities along with a digital first approach that will help the JV deliver unparalleled content choices at affordable prices to Indian viewers and the Indian diaspora globally ... ...

 India billionaire Mukesh Ambani Reliance Industries & Walt Disney Co completes merger to create a new $8.5 billion media giant, with (Mukesh Ambani) Reliance Industries owning 63.16% & Disney owning 36.84%.   Reliance has invested $1.4 billion as growth capital, and the new media joint venture have exclusive rights to distribute Disney films & productions in India.  Read - https://lnkd.in/gdAP-3br follow Caproasia | Driving the future of Asia India billionaire Mukesh Ambani Reliance Industries & Walt Disney Co have completed the merger to create a new $8.5 billion media giant, with (Mukesh Ambani) Reliance Industries owning 63.16% & Disney owning 36.84%.   Reliance has invested $1.4 billion as growth capital, and the new media joint venture have exclusive rights to distribute Disney films & productions in India.  Announcement (14/11/24): “Reliance Industries Limited (“RIL”), Viacom 18 Media Private Limited (“Viacom18”) and The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) ( “Disney”) today announced that following the approval by the Hon’ble NCLT Mumbai, Competition Commission of India and other regulatory authorities, the merger of the media and JioCinema businesses of Viacom18 into Star India Private Limited (“SIPL”) has become effective (the “JV”). In addition, RIL has invested ₹ 11,500 crore (~US$ 1.4 billion) into the JV for its growth. The JV has allotted shares to Viacom18 and RIL as consideration for the assets and cash, respectively.  The transaction values the JV at ₹ 70,352 crore (~US$ 8.5 billion) on a post-money basis, excluding synergies. At the closing of the transactions noted above, the JV is controlled by RIL and owned 16.34% by RIL, 46.82% by Viacom18 and 36.84% by Disney.  Mrs. Nita M. Ambani will be the Chairperson of the JV, with Mr. Uday Shankar as Vice Chairperson providing strategic guidance to the JV.  The JV is home to the most iconic and engaging media brands in India across TV and digital platforms. The combination of ‘Star’ and ‘Colors’ on the television side and ‘JioCinema’ and ‘Hotstar’ on the digital front will provide extensive choice of content across entertainment and sports to viewers in India and globally.  The formation of the JV will herald a new era in India’s entertainment industry for consumers. This unique joint venture of Reliance and Disney brings together the companies’ content creation and curation prowess, world-class digital streaming capabilities along with a digital first approach that will help the JV deliver unparalleled content choices at affordable prices to Indian viewers and the Indian diaspora globally ... ...

🎬 Uday Shankar: Thinking Big, Taking Risks, and Disrupting Industries Why are disruptors like Uday Shankar able to change the game so effectively? Let’s break it down 👇 --- 🧠 1. Push for less, achieve more "Do less, but with greater impact." Shankar didn’t believe in doing everything—he focused on what matters most. It’s a key to leadership. --- 💡 2. Big risks = Game changers From acquiring a loss-making ESPN to launching a Kabaddi League 🏅. Everyone thought it was crazy. Guess what? It wasn’t. It was bold. And it worked. --- 📱 3. Hotstar's secret sauce? Android-first While everyone else was perfecting for iPhone, Hotstar intentionally optimized for Android 📱. That’s how you build reach in India! --- 🎭 4. Reinventing the film industry “Why negotiate with producers? Let’s sign the top actors directly.” They did. It disrupted the whole game. Producers loved it, actors were on board, and the money flowed 💸. --- 🏏 5. Hiring like a cricket team “Is this person a bowler or batsman? Spin or pace?” Uday hires based on complementary strengths. That’s how you win—by playing as a team. --- 🌐 6. Language? Nah. Dialects. “It's not just about language anymore. We’re going dialect.” India’s true scale comes from understanding local cultures. That’s how you connect deeply. --- This interview is a crash course in thinking big, taking risks, and building disruptive strategies 🚀. Miss this, and you’re missing out on what makes visionaries tick. 👉 Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/ddXuYS6e #MediaInnovation #DisruptionStrategy #LeadershipLessons #DigitalTransformation #ContentCreators #OTTRevolution #HotstarSuccess #EntertainmentIndustry #FutureOfMedia #VisionaryThinking

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Transforming India's Media Landscape: Reliance and Disney's Groundbreaking Merger   Reliance Industries, led by Mukesh Ambani, signed  a significant deal with The Walt Disney Company, acquiring a substantial stake in several Indian media and entertainment assets previously owned by Disney. Reliance have 63.16% stake & remaining 36.84% with Disney+ Hotstar infusing a mammoth 8.5 Billion (INR 70,000 Cr) making one the craziest deal in the Indian Media Industry. Key Takeaways from the Deal Strategic Expansion: The merger allowed Reliance to significantly bolster its presence in the Indian entertainment market, complementing its telecom and digital services arm, Jio. This vertical integration helps Reliance offer a comprehensive digital ecosystem, from content creation to distribution. Market Dominance: By acquiring a stake in Disney's Indian assets, Reliance positioned itself as a formidable player in India's media landscape. This move also strengthened Reliance's bargaining power with advertisers and content creators. Synergies and Cost Efficiencies: The merger facilitated potential cost efficiencies and synergies in content production, marketing, and distribution, leveraging Disney's global expertise and Reliance's local market knowledge. Crictical Business Lessons 1.   Ballon illusion of success always pays in hefty. 2.   Ecosystem always greater than standalone Overall, the Reliance-Disney merger underscores the significance of strategic acquisitions and integrations in enhancing market position, achieving operational synergies, and creating comprehensive service ecosystems. #businesscasestudy #business #MediaIndustry  

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Limited(RIL), Viacom18 Media Private Limited, and The Walt Disney Company have sealed a historic merger, creating one of India’s largest and most powerful media & entertainment entities! The new joint venture, valued at ₹70,352 crore (~$8.5B), brings together iconic brands like Star, Colors , JioCinema, and Hotstar+ under one umbrella. 🔹 Ownership: RIL: 16.34% Viacom18: 46.82% Disney: 36.84% 🔹 Content Powerhouse: 100+ TV channels 30,000+ hours of annual content 50M+ digital subscribers Major sports rights in cricket, football & more 🔹 Leadership: Nita Ambani as Chairperson Uday Shankar as Vice Chairperson Kevin Vaz, Kiran Mani & Sanjog Gupta leading key sectors With a combined revenue of ₹26,000 crore (~$3.1B) for FY 2024, this merger sets the stage for an era of unmatched content, innovation, and growth in India's entertainment sector. Exciting times ahead? #Media #Entertainment #BusinessGrowth #Merger #Reliance #Disney #Viacom18 #JioCinema #DigitalTransformation #IndianMedia #Leadership #ContentRevolution