JioHotstar, the platform formed after the merger of Reliance’s media business with Disney’s India operations, has risen to become the second-largest streaming service worldwide.
At Reliance Industries’ Annual General Meeting, Reliance Jio Infocomm Chairman Akash Ambani said JioStar, which also commands a 34 percent share in the television market, is now reaching audiences across mobile, TV, and connected devices at an unprecedented scale. He described the creation of JioStar as a defining moment for India’s media ecosystem, highlighting how the company has used content, artificial intelligence, and technology to reshape the way entertainment is produced and consumed.
The platform currently offers over 3.2 lakh hours of content, with more than 30,000 hours added every year. This is six times larger than the combined catalogues of its two closest competitors. JioHotstar has also recorded extraordinary user growth, crossing 600 million viewers within three months, of which 75 million are on connected TVs. Around 300 million users are paying subscribers, making it the world’s second-largest streaming platform, a milestone achieved entirely in India.
Ambani also pointed out that advanced AI tools and new technology are transforming the viewing experience and driving record performance for the company’s media and entertainment business.
Separately, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced that Jio will be filing for its initial public offering in 2026.
