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#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 Viacom18 Media Private Limited #Leadership #Reliance #MediaInnovation #VisionaryLeadership #NitaAmbani #UdayShankar #GameChanger

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

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  

The Reliance-Disney merger hits a roadblock, Competition Commission Of India has sought answers to nearly 100 queries! The Story: 📌 Reliance Industries Limited and The Walt Disney Company are set to create one of the largest Indian #media assets with their $8.5 Billion merger. 📌 Questions raised are largely around the firepower these two entities would have post-merger given that they would jointly own 120 television channels and two online streaming services Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema that can dominate and exploit the advertisers with jacked-up rates. The Bottomline: 📌 Such a mammoth spread would change the face of India's $28 Billion Media Industry. The joint entity would account for 40% market share of the streaming rights with Sony Pictures Entertainment left as the sole challenger while Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited is left to struggle. 📌According to data from Media Partners Asia, in 2023, YouTube held 88% of the market share in the online video market in India. The remaining 12% of the market was dominated by other streaming services producing premium content for long-form formats. 📌 While the #cricket rights would expire in 2027 and 2028 for the joint entities, this would still be a bigger challenge given no other option apart from Sony who would be big and duo-poly in the industry is the threat to already struggling freedom of speech. 📌 Reliance-backed Jio already showcased how a smaller number of players in an industry leads to consumer exploitation with telcos recently raising tariffs by ~20%. Related Posts: 🔗 #Zee and #Sony Merger: https://lnkd.in/d4psh8E9 🔗 #Disney and #Reliance Merger Info: https://lnkd.in/d3nEUeCD 🔗 Ripple Effects of #zeeentertainment and Sony merger fallout: https://lnkd.in/dkirPZQh 🔗 Reliance and Disney merger completion: https://lnkd.in/gmQdAYhw 🔗 Media dominance of #Reliance: https://lnkd.in/dyhZugCc 🔗 Media in the hands of few Billionaires: https://lnkd.in/dxn5fX-a 🔗 Indian Premier League India Brand partnerships: https://lnkd.in/deqBdVNK

As part of our course Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Restructuring, taught by Prof. Chandra Sekhar Mishra, and my teammate Rajat Verma Harshita Das gone through the latest merger between Reliance and Walt Disney. Here we are summarizing our viewpoint A Paradigm Shift in Indian Entertainment 📺🎥 Folks, brace yourselves for an entertainment revolution in India! Two titans - Reliance Jio and Disney - have joined forces in a ground breaking merger that is set to redefine how we consume content. Through this synergistic union, Jio's robust digital infrastructure meets Disney's unparalleled content prowess, paving the way for an unmatched viewing experience, especially for us Cricket fanatics! 🏏 The key highlights of this game-changing deal: 🔹 Reliance takes a 51% controlling stake, with Disney owning 49% in the merged entity. 🔹 A mammoth investment of over $1.5 billion to fuel innovation. 🔹 JioCinema and Hotstar streaming platforms to converge, creating a content juggernaut. 🔹 Domination in live sports broadcasting, notably cricket. 🔹 Expansive reach across TV channels and a robust advertising network. But what really has me excited is the potential framework for their success: 💻 Seamless integration of platforms for uninterrupted streaming bliss. 🎭 A diverse content slate tailored to regional preferences and languages. 📊 Data-driven personalization for a truly curated experience. 🤖 Cutting-edge tech like AI, VR, and AR to elevate the viewing frontier. 🌍 Strategic partnerships for exclusive content and broader ecosystem expansion. As an entertainment enthusiast, I can't wait to witness the magic unfold as this behemoth takes center stage in India's rapidly evolving media landscape. Get ready to experience entertainment like never before! What are your thoughts on this merger? Share your excitement (or concerns) in the comments below! #EntertainmentIndustry #Merger #RelianceJio #Disney #ContentStreaming #DigitalTransformation Chandra Sekhar Mishra Rajat Verma Harshita Das

🔵 Big News: Disney and Reliance Propose Channel Cuts for Merger Approval. 👉 Are they ready to make a big move to dominate the Indian media landscape! Here is? All you need to know in under a minute : 👉 The Walt Disney Company and Reliance Industries Limited Industries are considering closing down some Star India and Viacom18 channels to secure approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for their merger. 🔸The CCI is consulting with other industry players to assess the merger's impact. 🔸 The plan involves retaining flagship channels like Star Plus and Colors while shutting down weaker regional channels. 🔸 The combined entity will hold a dominant position in the TV market, especially in sports broadcasting. The merger, aiming for completion by October 2026, faces scrutiny from the CCI. 👉 Both RIL and Disney are hoping to close the merger by October. The two companies have time until February 2026 to complete the entire process. 🔵 What do you think this move concludes ❓ This strategic move aims to create a media Giant with a strong hold on the Hindi and regional TV markets. The merger is expected to reshape the Indian media industry, with potential implications for viewers, advertisers, and competitors alike. Will this consolidation lead to more content choices or less?  Let's discuss it! Follow CA Archit Agarwal for such insights and news. #Disney #Reliance #MediaMerger #India #CCI #TVIndustry #Business #Media

The Reliance-Disney merger is Mukesh Ambani'S answer to Google and Meta in India! The merger of Reliance’s Viacom 18 and Disney’s Star India will give rise to one of the largest media ventures in the world, setting the stage for the dominance of Mukesh Ambani led Reliance Industries in the media and entertainment industry. Already ahead of peers in linear TV and OTT, Reliance is now expected to emerge as a key player in the advertising space, taking on global giants like Google and Meta. To read please subscribe on the below link: https://lnkd.in/d-R6kXen #magazine #read #susbscibe #outlookbusiness #outlook #coverstory #reliance #disney #merger #google #meta #india #viacom18 #starindia #media #ventures #mediaventures #stage #dominance #entertainment #tv #ott #emerge #keyplayer #advertising #globalgiants #business #finance #leadership #entrepreneurs #indiamags

📬Let the news hit you! ✨The Indian media landscape is set to undergo a significant transformation as Reliance Industries and The Walt Disney Company finalize their merger. The Following Conclusions May be Drawn: Approval Granted: The government has cleared the way for the transfer of the non-news and current events television channel licenses from Reliance to Star India. CCI Conditions: The merger is subject to conditions set by the Competition Commission of India. Funding: Reliance is investing approximately around Rs 11,500 crore in this joint venture in order to compete with global giants like Netflix and Sony. Leadership: The joint operation will be led by Nita Ambani while Uday Shankar will be the vice chairperson. Combined Powerhouse: The new entity will be the largest media house in the country worth over Rs 70000 crores. Streaming Services From The Merger: The combining will include two streaming services and 120 TV channels. There are several implications of this merger on the functioning of media in India. Such implications can be seen in content production, distribution as well as consumption. #MediaMerger #Reliance #Disney #IndianMedia #BusinessNews #Entertainment #Finance #Merger #Transformation #NitaAmbani #WaltDisney #finmint

"Landmark Media Merger: Reliance, Viacom18 and Disney Join Forces" Breaking News in the Indian Media Landscape! Today, November 14, marks a significant milestone! Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Viacom18 and Disney have successfully merged Viacom18's media and JioCinema businesses with Star India Private Limited. Key Highlights: The merger follows regulatory approvals from NCLT Mumbai, Competition Commission of India and other authorities. RIL invested ₹11,500 crore into the joint venture, valued at ₹70,352 crore post-money. Ownership split: 16.34% RIL, 46.82% Viacom18 and 36.84% Disney. Leadership: Nita Ambani (Chairperson), Uday Shankar (Vice Chairperson) and CEOs Kevin Vaz (entertainment), Kiran Mani (digital) and Sanjog Gupta (sports). Strategic Expansion: RIL acquired Paramount Global's 13.01% stake in Viacom18 for ₹4,286 crore, making RIL the majority shareholder with 70.49% stake. Vision and Impact: Revolutionizing India's media and entertainment sector with integrated TV, digital and sports content. 100+ TV channels, 30,000+ hours of annual content production. Combined JioCinema and Hotstar subscriber base: 50 million+. Estimated FY 2024 revenue: ₹26,000 crore. Industry Disruption: Disney CEO Robert A. Iger and Uday Shankar expressed enthusiasm for expanding Disney's India presence and delivering innovative consumer experiences. The Future is Here! What are your thoughts on this groundbreaking merger? Share your insights in the comments below. #MediaMerger #IndianEntertainment #RelianceIndustries #Viacom18 #Disney #StarIndia #JioCinema #Hotstar #MediaRevolution