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Jio Money Merchant app helps transition to cashless economy
MUMBAI: Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) chairman and managing director Mukesh Ambani today, while unveiling Jio’s Happy New year offer, lauded the prime minister Narendra Modi for his bold and historic decision to demonetise some currency.
Ambani said that, by doing this, Modi has given the strongest possible push to the growth of a digitally-enabled, optimal-cash economy in India. He believes that digitally-enabling transactions will help create a fair, transparent and strong India and Indian economy.
“It will bring unprecedented accountability at every level. I believe that the common people will be the biggest beneficiaries of this change. Every Indian will have a Digital ATM in their hands, which they can operate whenever and wherever they want,” said Ambani.
With the Jio Money application, every Indian has access to a digital money wallet that is linked to their bank account. In order to make this possible, JioMoney is rapidly expanding its reach to millions of touch points where Aadhar based micro-ATMs will be deployed, informed Ambani.
Jio is committed to support the growth of a digital economy in India. One of the key drivers for adoption of digital money and cashless way of living is people’s ability to convert physical cash into digital cash and vice-versa. In order to make this possible, Jio Money is rapidly expanding its reach to millions of touch points where Aadhar-based micro-ATMs will be deployed.
Jio also announced the launch of the Jio Money Merchant Solution. Starting 5 December, every merchant can download the Jio Merchant money application. This solution provides access to Jio’s suite of services, including customised offerings such as digital money, for an important segment of the Indian economy. This will enable digital transactions of all types, whether at mandis, small shops, restaurants, railway ticket counters, for bus and mass transit and even for person-to-person money transfers.
Jio believes that this offering will contribute significantly in realising the PM’s vision of transitioning to a cashless economy.
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Prime Video unveils biggest India originals slate yet
Nearly 55 titles across languages signal deeper push into films, series
MUMBAI: Prime Video is turning up the volume on Indian storytelling, unveiling its largest-ever Originals slate at the ‘Prime Video Presents’ showcase, with close to 55 series and films spanning languages, genres and formats.
The new lineup, which stretches across Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, signals a clear intent: go bigger, go wider, and meet audiences wherever they are watching, whether on streaming screens or in cinemas. Alongside Originals, the platform also announced a fresh theatrical slate under Amazon MGM Studios, marking a deeper step into the big-screen business.
Among the headline acts is The Revolutionaries, a large-scale drama from Nikkhil Advani starring Bhuvan Bam and Rohit Saraf. The slate also features Matka King with Vijay Varma, Raakh starring Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre, and Lukkhe, which marks rapper King’s acting debut. Adding a genre twist is Vansh – The Kalyug Warriors, positioned as India’s first homegrown Hindi superhero series for streaming.
Familiar favourites are also making a return, with new seasons of Farzi, Panchayat, Call Me Bae, Dupahiya, Dahaad and The Traitors in the pipeline, reinforcing the platform’s bet on established franchises.
Regional storytelling gets a notable push. Highlights include a Telugu adaptation of The Traitors hosted by Teja Sajja, the drama Guvvala Cheruvu Ghat, and Tamil titles such as Exam and returning seasons of Vadhandhi and Inspector Rishi.
The slate also opens new creative partnerships. Hrithik Roshan’s HRX Films steps into streaming with Storm and Mess, while Alia Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions backs Don’t Be Shy. Production houses including Excel Entertainment, Tiger Baby Films and The Viral Fever further deepen the creative bench.
On the theatrical front, the platform is lining up five films, including Raftaar starring Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh, VIBE directed by Kunal Kemmu, Dilkashi with music by A. R. Rahman, Nayyi Navelli featuring Yami Gautam, and Kuku Ki Kundli starring Wamiqa Gabbi.
According to Prime Video India director and head of Svod business Shilangi Mukherji, India remains central to the platform’s global growth, ranking among its top markets for new subscribers. She noted that nearly two-thirds of users watch content in more than four languages, underlining a growing appetite for diverse storytelling.
Prime Video India director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok, said the new slate reflects a continued push towards bold, culturally rooted narratives with global appeal.
In short, Prime Video is not just adding titles, it is widening the lens. From small-town dramas to superhero sagas and cinema-ready spectacles, the message is simple: more stories, more voices, and far more ways to watch them.
