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Disney, Ambani's JioHotstar Add 230 Million Subscribers In 3 Months, Nears Netflix's Global Total: Driven By Cricket's Popularity In India
Monday, May 26, 2025 - 4:36am | 660JioHotstar, the newly merged streaming platform from Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) and Mukesh Ambani's Reliance, has added 230 million subscribers in just three months, bringing its total to 280 million, nearly matching Netflix Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NFLX) 300 million global users. What Happened: The platform...
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Tiger Global Wants A Piece Of This Sports Team In India's Cash-Rich Premier Cricket League
Monday, May 22, 2023 - 8:41am | 810This article was first published on the Benzinga India Portal. Tiger Global, a technology-focused investment firm with a glowing track record in India so far is reportedly negotiating a deal to acquire a stake in the Indian Premier League’s Rajasthan Royals franchise, according...
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Disney CEO Says Winning Auction For India's Top Cricket League Crucial But Its Business In The Country Won't 'Evaporate' Even With A Loss
Thursday, February 10, 2022 - 1:37am | 537Losing cricket streaming rights in India wouldn't tarnish Disney Corporation’s (NYSE: DIS) guidance of 230 million to 260 million total paid Disney+ subscribers by end of FY 2024. What Happened: The assessment was delivered by Disney CEO Bob Chapek at the company’s first-...