$8.5B Disney-Reliance Merger Completed for Indian Assets
Reliance Industries and Walt Disney have finalized an $8.5 billion merger of their Indian media assets, concluded on 14th November. The merged assets have been reorganized into three distinct divisions, each led by its own CEO, marking a new era for the two media giants in India.
India’s Biggest Entertainment Entity
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Approval from Indian Antitrust Regulator
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Reliance Industries and Walt Disney have completed the $8.5 billion merger of Indian media assets. |
| Ownership Structure | – Reliance Industries Limited (RIL): 16.34% – Viacom18: 46.82% – Disney: 36.84% |
| Divisions Created | 1. Entertainment: Combines Colors TV and Star networks. 2. Digital: Includes JioCinema and Hotstar. 3. Sports: Focuses on sports content management. |
| Leadership | – Chairperson: Nita Ambani – Vice Chairperson: Uday Shankar – Digital CEO: Kiran Mani – Entertainment CEO: Kevin Vaz |
| Regulatory Approval | The merger was approved by India’s antitrust regulator in August after addressing concerns about cricket broadcasting dominance. |
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