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Jio Platforms names Anuj Gandhi chief business officer for digital TV
Executive to lead JioTV, JioTV plus and TeleOS strategy amid streaming battle
MUMBAI: Jio Platforms has appointed Anuj Gandhi as chief business officer, digital entertainment services, tasking him with leading its flagship television and connected-device platforms as competition in streaming and connected TV heats up.
In his new role, Gandhi will oversee JioTV and JioTV plus, while also steering operating system strategy for Jio TeleOS. His remit includes content planning and acquisition, platform growth and the development of strategic partnerships across the digital entertainment ecosystem.
Announcing the move on LinkedIn, Gandhi said his mandate was to build a consumer-centric, content-first ecosystem for the Indian market. He added that Jio’s television platforms were reshaping how millions consume media, while laying the groundwork for the future of connected living rooms in the country.
Gandhi will lead a cross-functional organisation spanning commercial, product, sales and delivery functions, as Jio seeks tighter integration between hardware, operating systems and content services. A key focus will be accelerating the rollout and adoption of Jio TeleOS, positioning it as a central layer in Jio’s broader digital entertainment strategy.
The appointment comes as Jio expands its footprint across content distribution, aggregation and original partnerships, aiming to cement its platforms as primary gateways for digital media consumption in India.
Before joining Jio Platforms, Gandhi founded streaming venture Streambox, which later shut down. He has also held senior leadership roles at IndiaCast, Den Networks and Set Discovery.
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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.
