Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has confirmed the completion of the merger of Star Television Productions Limited (STPL) with Jiostar India Private Limited, marking a key step in restructuring its media vertical. Jiostar, formerly known as Star India Private Limited, now fully absorbs STPL under a unified operational and legal framework.
According to the company, the scheme of arrangement officially took effect on November 30, 2025, at precisely 6:09 p.m. IST. With the merger now formalised, STPL ceases to exist as an independent entity, and all its assets, liabilities, and responsibilities now transition to Jiostar.
This update follows RIL’s earlier public disclosure in November 2024, when the merger was first proposed as part of a broader strategy to streamline media holdings and improve governance efficiency across platforms. The company noted that the announcement is aligned with mandatory reporting requirements, and confirmations have been shared with relevant Indian and international exchanges to ensure regulatory compliance.
The consolidation reflects RIL’s continued focus on strengthening its content, broadcasting, and entertainment ecosystem. By bringing various units under the Jiostar umbrella, RIL aims to enhance operational synergy, improve scale, and simplify management structures within its fast-growing media portfolio.
With the merger now complete, industry attention shifts toward how Jiostar will position itself within India’s evolving entertainment and streaming landscape and how the restructuring may amplify the group’s long-term competitive and strategic goals.
