In a monumental development, Reliance Industries Limited and The Walt Disney Company have finalized an $8.5 billion merger of their Indian media assets, setting a new benchmark in the nation’s entertainment industry. This merger, which combines Reliance’s Viacom18 Media Private Limited with Disney’s Star India, has created a media giant that will reshape the way […]
Network18 Media & Investments Limited has officially merged with TV18 Broadcast Ltd. and e-Eighteen.com, marking a significant shift in the Indian media landscape. The merger, which became effective on October 3, 2024, following regulatory approval, has created India’s largest platform-agnostic news media powerhouse. With a wide-reaching influence that spans across both television and digital media, […]
The Indian tribunal has approved an $8.5 billion merger between Reliance Industries Limited and Walt Disney Co.’s Indian media assets, setting the stage for a seismic shift in India’s entertainment industry. The merger, announced in February 2024, brings together Reliance, Viacom18 Media Private Limited, and Disney to form a joint venture, creating an unprecedented media […]
Bodhi Tree Systems and Reliance Projects & Property Management Services have agreed to invest a combined INR 15,145 crores ($2 billion) in Viacom18 Media, an Indian entertainment network. The investment is aimed at creating one of the largest TV and digital streaming firms in India. Viacom18 is the owner and operator of the suite of […]