A likely Reliance-Disney Star deal would create India’s largest media conglomerate, with about INR 25,000 crore top-line, 115 TV channels, and two streaming platforms. The combined content library could exceed two lakh hours, potentially accelerating a “super app” push and reshaping the broader TMT ecosystem.
Viacom18, backed by Reliance and led by media executive Uday Shankar, has acquired IPL digital rights for five years in a massive deal worth about ₹23,758 crore. The investment dwarfs its current OTT footprint, raising the key question: can Viacom18 convert IPL demand into subscriptions and sustainable profits, or will competition from established platforms stall returns?
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Reliance Industries has named former Google executive Parminder Singh CEO of its AI subsidiary Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Ltd (REIL), effective immediately. Jio Infocomm chairman Akash Ambani said Singh will lead hiring a world-class team, as REIL runs a Meta-backed JV aimed at enterprise AI using Llama models. The move dovetails with Reliance’s push into deeptech.
Reliance Industries Executive Director Anant Ambani has launched Vantara University in Jamnagar, Gujarat, focused on global wildlife conservation and veterinary sciences. The initiative targets a major worldwide shortage of specialized expertise by combining research, training, and on-ground conservation. Backed by Reliance’s long-term commitment, it positions wildlife science education as a direct investment in planetary well-being.
Since 2021, India’s business landscape has grown more concentrated as major conglomerates expand influence across sectors. A report tracking Reliance and Adani highlights how acquisitions, partnerships, and capital flows strengthened their grip, reshaping competition and shaping what consumers, suppliers, and regulators face. The trend points to a tighter corporate hold on key economic levers.
Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Limited has named Parminder Singh as its Chief Executive Officer. The joint venture between Reliance Intelligence and Facebook is focused on accelerating enterprise AI adoption in India, combining Meta’s AI capabilities with Reliance’s infrastructure. Singh, known for experience across major tech firms, is expected to drive the company’s strategy and growth in enterprise AI.
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Reliance Brookfield is set to open a new data centre next week, intensifying competition in India’s rapidly expanding market. The sector is projected to grow about 40% annually and attract roughly USD 5 billion in investments by 2025, as Reliance enters a field already heating up with Adani Group and Bharti Airtel pushing capacity.
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