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MX Player inks two-series deal with GoQuest Media
Mumbai: Global independent content distributor GoQuest Media has joined forces with Indian entertainment app, MX Player for an exclusive two-series licensing deal. This association sees MX Player acquire the Indian rights to two captivating Ukrainian dramas Ruby Ring (95 x 45’) and I’m On Your Side (48 x 45’) produced by Media Group Ukraine (MGU).
Capturing the attention and imagination of audiences around the world, Ruby Ring has aired in more than 40 countries. The series is a multilayered and captivating story of two sisters, Anna and Yana, whose lives change drastically by events that alter their destiny, putting them at a vital crossroads of their lives in conflict with each other for the perfect life. A romantic crime drama I’m On Your Side is based on the classic fairy tale Beauty and the Beast, where on one particularly bad day, Anastasiya becomes an involuntary witness to a murder and gets drawn into the dark world of crime.
Elaborating on the deal, MX Player’s SVP and head – content acquisitions & alliances, Mansi Shrivastav, said, “International content is now widely accepted and available in India; at MX Player, we dub these in local languages so as to appeal to a wider set of audiences. After Korean and Turkish shows, there is a rising interest in Ukrainian dramas across the country, mainly because of how these stories depict the everyday lives of ordinary people and their trials and tribulations, making them relevant for viewers across the globe. Our association with GoQuest is yet another step in adding to our large catalogue of global content that Indian viewers can consume for free.”
GoQuest Media VP – sales & acquisitions, Jimmy George added, “Our belief is that the appetite for foreign-language content will only grow as more and more streaming giants like MX Player want to provide variety to their subscribers. This belief is now strengthened with this deal. We are very excited to bring these titles home and couldn’t have found a better partner than MX Player to do it with.”
MGU head of content sales department, Iryna Chernyak said, “We’d like to thank GoQuest Media, the international distributor of our TV dramas for the fruitful cooperation. We have many new high-quality series’ catering for every taste and budget and we look forward to further developing our collaboration with GoQuest Media.”
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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.
