iWorld
Eros International to offer top rated TV content on ErosNow
MUMBAI: Eros International plc (NYSE: EROS) (“Eros”), a leading global company in the Indian film entertainment industry, today announced that it is adding top Bollywood television content to its large selection of movies and music content on its online streaming platform, ErosNow (www.erosnow.com).
Beginning in May, 2014, ErosNow free as well as paying subscribers will have access to the highly popular television programming ranging from top rated current serials and soaps to reality shows such as Balika Vadhu, Uttaran, Sasural Simar Ka, Beintehaa, Rangrasiya, Sanskaar (Season 2), Madhubala, Comedy Nights with Kapil and Khatronke Khiladi (Season 5). These programs will be available on ErosNow within 36 hours of their television premiere in India with thousands of hours of catch up episodes.
Speaking on the development, Rishika Lulla Singh, Chief Executive Officer of ErosNow said, “ErosNow is the only unique online streaming service in the world to offer both current and classic Bollywood blockbusters, music videos and popular television shows. The addition of even more premium television content offers our subscribers the instant access they crave to today’s most compelling and highly rated TV shows and series in India.”
ErosNow is available across multiple platforms and provides subscribers with thousands of hours of free content through their PC, smartphone or tablet just by signing up for an ErosNow account. Subscribers can also choose to purchase a premium ErosNow subscription that provides access to the latest online premieres, HD quality content, and offers downloading capabilities across multiple devices for quality entertainment on the go.
iWorld
JioStar revenue hits Rs 9,784 crore as cricket fuels 22 per cent growth
A surge in digital viewership and sports dominance fuels a blockbuster quarter for the media giant
MUMBAI: JioStar is batting on a flat pitch. The media titan’s fourth-quarter results for the financial year 2026 reveal a business scaling new heights, propelled by an unprecedented appetite for premium sports and digital-first storytelling.
Gross revenue for the quarter soared by 22.15 per cent to Rs 9,784 crore, up from Rs 8,010 crore in the third quarter. Operationally, the momentum was equally strong; revenue from operations climbed 21 per cent to Rs 8,372 crore. These figures underscore the firm’s successful integration following the Reliance and Disney merger, creating a dominant force in the Indian market.
The annual performance has been nothing short of a spectacle. Full-year gross revenue reached a massive Rs 36,248 crore, while annual profit after tax hit Rs 3,210 crore. This rapid expansion reflects JioStar’s ability to capture and monetise the massive growth in India’s media consumption.
Cricket proved to be the ultimate growth engine. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and TATA IPL 2026 delivered “record-breaking viewership” across both television and digital screens. The World Cup final alone drew a global peak concurrency of 72.5 million on JioHotstar, cementing its status as the nation’s premier streaming destination. On television, JioStar maintained a commanding 34.2 per cent viewership share, reaching a staggering 810 million viewers nationwide.
The digital numbers were just as impressive. JioHotstar averaged 500 million monthly active users, driven by consistent subscriber growth and innovative AI-led content discovery tools. These advancements are ensuring that JioStar remains at the cutting edge of the global “Race for Attention.”
With a firm grip on the country’s most valuable sporting rights and a rapidly growing digital footprint, JioStar is perfectly positioned for the future. It has built the ultimate content powerhouse—one that is ready to dominate the Indian living room for years to come.
