- 300 Million Paying Subscribers
At the 48th Annual General Meeting of Reliance Industries Ltd, Akash M. Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd, announced that JioHotstar has surpassed 300 million paying subscribers, making it the world’s second-largest streaming service—an achievement realized entirely within India. - A Strategic Joint Venture
Formed through a JV between Reliance’s media arm and Disney’s India operations, JioHotstar leverages Disney’s storytelling and global IP alongside Reliance’s digital infrastructure and market insight to capture an expansive audience. - Global Recognition from Disney Leadership
Disney CEO Bob Iger hailed the alliance as an “extraordinary” partnership and emphasized its role as a global force in media and entertainment, powered by India’s passion for cricket and Disney’s content strengths. - Rapid Growth Fueled by Sports & Innovation
The platform attracted over 600 million users in just three months, including 75 million users on connected TVs-a rapid expansion highlighting its reach across devices. - AI-Powered Enhancements for Users
Ambani introduced several new AI-centric features during the AGM:- RIYA: A voice-enabled assistant for seamless content search
- Voice Print: AI-driven voice cloning and lip-sync to deliver content in various Indian languages
- JioLenZ: A tool offering multiple customized viewing options with a single tap
- MaxView 3.0: Multi-angle viewing, language choices, instant highlights, and live scorecards all accessible on one screen
