Reliance is ‘killing’ JioCinema for Disney, these may be the likely ‘reasons’ TOI TECH DESK — Times of India

Reliance Industries Ltd will merge Star India and Viacom18, retaining Disney+ Hotstar as the sole streaming platform, absorbing JioCinema. The merger approval sees Reliance favor Disney+ Hotstar’s superior tech infrastructure. Post-merger, Disney+ Hotstar will stream IPL 2025. RIL holds a 56% stake in the new entity, with Nita Ambani as chairperson.Reliance Industries Ltd will merge Star India and Viacom18, retaining Disney+ Hotstar as the sole streaming platform, absorbing JioCinema. The merger approval sees Reliance favor Disney+ Hotstar’s superior tech infrastructure. Post-merger, Disney+ Hotstar will stream IPL 2025. RIL holds a 56% stake in the new entity, with Nita Ambani as chairperson. …Read More