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nexGTv adds more ‘flavour’ to its global content catalogue with Chardikala TV
MUMBAI: nexGTv, the subscription-driven video entertainment app from Digivive Services, which recently announced its expansion in more than 140 countries, has further strengthened its global entertainment catalogue with the entire bouquet of channels from the Chardikala TV Network on its entertainment platform. With the partnership in place, nexGTv users across the globe can access these channels as part of their regular subscription, available across platforms including web and mobile.
As a part of the move, channels of the Chardikala Network including its musical hits such as Desi Beats and PBN Music, Devotional offering – Gurbaani TV, as well as Lifestyle and GEC channels such as Desi Channel, Shangh TV, Aone Punjabi and Hamdard TV will be available to subscribers of nexGTv globally.
The ‘pure-play’ mobile TV/ OTT video streaming player says that this latest initiative not only complements its already strong ‘Punjabi’ entertainment content on its app but also boosts its credentials as a global player of repute, vying for appeal and increasing adoption from the growing tribe of ethnic Indian and South Asian communities, who’re increasingly connecting with everything ‘Indian’. nexGTv recently enabled its Live TV content offering of more than 150 plus channels along with 1000 plus movies as well as a huge inventory of VoD and television show for viewers around the world.
Speaking on the association, nexGTv COO Abhesh Verma said, “The time when geographical boundaries prevented viewers from accessing their favorite entertainment content is now passé! It’s exactly with that thought that we’ve made available more than 11500 hours of India-centric programming from our extensive catalogue to our Indian-origin and global subscribers. Our partnership with Chardikala TV Network and worldwide rights of their most renowned and well-known TV properties across multiple genres will undoubtedly bolster our content offering. We are confident that the enhanced variety and diversified offerings on nexGTv will serve as a strong pull for our international viewers.”
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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.
