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Tata Play brings Prime Video to Binge; offers multiple OTT bundles
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Tata Sky, India's leading DTH company, has partnered with Amazon Prime to offer its subscribers expanded access to Prime Video's online content library. Tata Sky will now offer Prime Lite subscription packages through its DTH and Binge packs, allowing users to access Prime Video's library and enjoy benefits such as free shipping on Amazon purchases. The partnership aims to enhance Tata Sky's offerings and expand Amazon Prime's reach to new audiences. Additionally, Tata Sky Binge subscribers can choose to access six or all 33 OTT services at affordable monthly rates.
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Tata Play to offer OTT aggregator app platform as white-label solution
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1y ago
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Tata Play has announced the launch of Tata Play Binge PaaS, a platform-as-a-service offering for OTT aggregators worldwide. The company will provide end-to-end backend solutions and hosting to international players, starting with a collaboration with Philippines pay-TV provider Cignal TV. The platform aims to empower users to access content from multiple OTT apps through a single app, subscription, and screen. Tata Play will manage the technology platform while the company focuses on acquiring subscribers and partnerships. The partnership with Cignal TV will help launch an aggregator service at a lower cost and faster pace in the Philippines market.
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Apple TV+ to be now available on Tata Play Binge
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1y ago
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Apple TV+ has partnered with Tata Play Binge to make its content available in India. Tata Play Binge subscribers can access Apple TV+ content across various devices, including mobiles, smart TVs, desktops, laptops, tablets, and set-top boxes. This integration is Apple TV+'s first with an aggregator service in India and only the second worldwide. Access to Apple TV+ content will be available as part of the Tata Play Binge premium pack priced at Rs. 399, offering international and English language content.
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Tata Play net loss narrows to ₹35.38 crore in FY24 as it beefs up streaming business | Mint
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1y ago
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Tata Play, previously called Tata Sky, reported a reduced consolidated loss of INR 35.38 crore ($4.8 million) in FY24 compared to INR 105.25 crore the previous year. Revenue from operations decreased by 4.32% to INR 4,327.07 crore. The DTH platform cited intensified competition within the industry and the implementation of New Tariff Order 3.0 as key challenges. Tata Play is focusing on expanding its OTT offerings and has collaborated with Amazon Prime, as well as joined forces with Akash Digital TV to launch an OTT service in Bangladesh. Meanwhile, parent company Walt Disney Co. is struggling to sell its 30% stake in Tata Play.
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Prime Video’s Vivek Srivastava set to join JioCinema | Mint
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Vivek Srivastava, former head of growth and business operations at Amazon Prime Video in India, has been appointed as executive vice-president and business head for JioCinema Hindi. Srivastava brings extensive experience in the media industry, having held key positions at Times Network and Viacom18. His appointment comes as JioCinema, the video streaming platform owned by Reliance Industries, announced it has crossed 15 million paying subscribers. JioCinema offers ad-free content in multiple languages and competes with other major OTT services in India. Despite facing competition, JioCinema's affordable pricing plans could help it grow its user base.
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Disney to sell 30% Tata Play stake to Tata Group; transaction valued at $1 bn
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1y ago
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Walt Disney has sold its minority stake in Tata Play, a subscription television broadcaster, to the Tata Group. The deal values Tata Play at approximately $1 billion. This move comes after Tata Group bought the 29.8% stake from Disney, giving them full control of the platform. Tata Play provides pay television and OTT video streaming services and has 23 million connections across India. The Tata Group views Tata Play as a crucial consumer-facing business in the media and entertainment sector. The company had filed for an IPO in 2022 but has yet to go public.
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JioCinema announces new ad-free premium plan for ₹29 a month
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1y ago
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JioCinema, the video streaming platform of Reliance Industries, has introduced new subscription plans to compete with Netflix, Disney+Hotstar, and Amazon Prime Video in the Indian OTT market. JioCinema Premium offers ad-free content in multiple languages, including original series and movies, for ₹29 per month. They also provide a family plan for ₹89 per month that allows streaming on up to four devices simultaneously. JioCinema will continue to offer some free content through ad-supported plans, including sports content and entertainment programming. The new subscription plans undercut the pricing of competitors like Netflix, Disney+Hotstar, and Amazon Prime Video.
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JioCinema crosses 15 million subscribers with new premium plans, says Mukesh Ambani | Mint
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JioCinema, the video streaming platform owned by Reliance Industries, has announced that it has crossed 15 million paying subscribers. The platform offers ad-free content in multiple languages, including original series, movies, children's shows, and TV entertainment. It aims to compete with international giants like Netflix, Disney+Hotstar, and Amazon Prime Video, as well as domestic players in the Indian OTT services market. JioCinema also offers a family plan and has witnessed significant growth in viewership, with 62 crore Indians watching the second season of the Indian Premier League on the platform.
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India's Tata Group considering to buy Disney's stake in Tata Play: Report
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1y ago
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Tata Group is reportedly in talks to acquire Walt Disney Co.'s minority stake in Tata Play Ltd., a direct-to-home service provider. The deal, which could value Tata Play at over $1 billion, would give Tata Group full control over the company and mark a significant shift in the media landscape. This move comes amidst a broader realignment in India's media industry, including Disney's merger with Viacom 18 Media, creating a massive entertainment conglomerate worth $8.5 billion. The potential acquisition by Tata Group could reshape the competitive landscape, particularly in the OTT market.
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19 OTT Platforms Disrupting India’s Streaming Market
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The popularity of Indian OTT platforms is growing rapidly, driven by factors such as high internet penetration, increased adoption of digital payments, and a rise in the number of internet users. The subscription video on demand (SVOD) market in India is expected to reach $2.77 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%. Both international and homegrown players, including JioCinema, Zee5, TVFPlay, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video, are gaining traction in the Indian OTT market.
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From Rana Naidu Season 2 to Eleven to DD Next Level: Check out these Tamil OTT releases on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video
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Tamil OTT platforms are offering a diverse array of releases this week, including horror comedies, thrillers, and supernatural dramas on services like Zee5, AhaTamil, Netflix, and Prime Video. Highlights include “Devil’s Double Next Level,” a horror-comedy on Zee5; “Eleven,” a psychological thriller on AhaTamil and Prime Video; “Jinn - The Pet,” a fantastical tale on SunNXT; and “Rana Naidu Season 2,” a crime series on Netflix, providing rich, varied content for different tastes.
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