JioHotstar Revolutionizes India's Streaming Landscape

JioHotstar, the OTT platform from the Reliance and Disney merger, has surged to become the world's second-largest streaming service. Through innovative AI and expansive content offerings, it has attracted over 600 million users and captured a 34% TV market share in India.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 29-08-2025 15:11 IST | Created: 29-08-2025 15:11 IST
JioHotstar Revolutionizes India's Streaming Landscape
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JioHotstar, an innovative OTT platform resulting from the merger of Reliance's media business with Disney's Indian operations, has swiftly become the second-largest streaming service globally.

This ascent is marked by a massive user base and a 34% hold on India's TV market, equal to the combined share of the next three networks. Akash M Ambani, speaking at the RIL AGM, attributed the platform's success to its forward-thinking integration of AI technology and content strategy.

Offering over 3.2 lakh hours of content, JioStar represents a significant shift in media consumption in India, having notched up 600 million users within months, including 75 million connected TV households.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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