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Future of Video in India sees optimism for growth

The Future of Video India conference welcomed over 130 senior government and industry leaders in Mumbai for a day of discussions centered around one of the most vibrant and burgeoning video markets in the world. Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting […]

April 30, 2024

JioCinema launches Premium tier

JioCinema, the Indian streaming service, has announced its new subscription offering, JioCinema Premium. The new plans start at Rs.29/month and will offer an Ad Free experience delivered in up to 4K quality and off-line viewing options. Members can access Exclusive Series, Movies, Hollywood, Kids & TV entertainment, on any device. With a focus on multi-segment […]

April 25, 2024

Reliance, Disney agree $8.5bn India JV

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is to control a joint venture with The Walt Disney Company that will combine the businesses of RIL’s Viacom18 and Disney’s Star India. RIL has agreed to invest $1.3 billion into the joint venture (JV) for its growth strategy. The transaction values the JV $8.5 billion. Post completion the JV will […]

February 28, 2024By Colin Mann

India: Vh1 launches Vh1 AniNation

Vh1, Viacom18’s and India’s international music and English entertainment channel, has announced the launch of Vh1 AniNation – a diversified content segment for anime enthusiasts. Catering to the burgeoning fandom across the nation, Vh1 AniNation will serve as a platform that fuses stunning animation, engaging community discussions, and a curated musical experience, to celebrate the […]

January 18, 2024

Ateme delivers Viacom18’s IPL coverage

Ateme, a player in video compression, delivery, and streaming solutions with innovation at its core, has announced that it was behind the video and immersive audio experiences delivered in 17 languages by Viacom18 Media during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. Throughout the tournament, cricket fans were able to enjoy an exceptional and immersive UHD […]

September 26, 2023

Viacom18 to air Zim Afro T10

The Zim Cyber City Zim Afro T10 cricket tournament begins on July 21st and will be brought to Indian fans live on JioCinema and Sports18 – Khel. “As franchise cricket makes its first foray in Zimbabwe, we are delighted to be associated with the Zim Cyber City Zim Afro T10 as their exclusive media partners […]

July 21, 2023

India: Major League Cricket signs Viacom18 deal

Major League Cricket (MLC) has announced a media rights partnership that will see the first-ever edition of the competition air exclusively in India on Viacom18’s sports network. The multi-platform coverage will include live streaming on JioCinema and broadcast television coverage on Sports18 starting on July 13th when the Texas Super Kings take on the Los […]

July 7, 2023

Viacom18 deploys Nevion contribution solution for TATA IPL’23

Nevion, a Sony Group Company and provider of virtualised media production solutions, has announced that Viacom18, part of Network18 Group, one of India’s most diversified media and entertainment (M&E) conglomerates, has deployed Nevion’s contribution solution. The solution, delivered in just three weeks by Nevion, is being used for the live coverage of the hugely popular […]

May 16, 2023

Viacom18 acquires WIPL rights

The BCCI had issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for media rights to the Women’s Indian Premier League (WIPL) seasons 2023 – 2027. Pursuant to the bidding process, has announced that Viacom18 Media is the successful bidder for the consolidated bid for the media rights (i.e., global televisions rights and global digital rights). Viacom18 Media […]

January 16, 2023

IMG seals Cricket South Africa agreement with Viacom18 deal

IMG has renewed its international media rights distribution agreement with Cricket South Africa (CSA) until 2031. The agency, which has been working with CSA for more than 30 years, was instrumental in securing the governing body’s recently announced Viacom18 Sports deal, which will see the channel air all senior men’s and women’s international competitions played […]

November 16, 2022