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Amazon Joins Elon Musk's SpaceX, Mukesh Ambani's Jio In Vying For A Piece Of India's Burgeoning Satellite Internet Market
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - 2:39am | 508Read More...This story was first published on the Benzinga India portal. The e-commerce behemoth, Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), is making moves to enter India's rapidly growing satellite communications (satcom) market. Reports suggest that Amazon has sought approval from the Indian National...
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Disney's India Streaming Arm Is Bleeding Subscribers By Millions, The Culprit: Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Jio
Thursday, August 10, 2023 - 1:35am | 336Read More...This story was first published on the Benzinga India portal. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) owned Disney+ Hotstar, once the crown jewel of India’s streaming world, is facing turbulent times. The platform saw a staggering drop of 12.5 million subscribers in the recent quarter, marking its...
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Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Asset Management Venture Dangles $300M Proposal To Lure BlackRock Back To India
Thursday, July 27, 2023 - 1:12am | 439Read More...This story was first published on the Benzinga India portal. Jio Financial Services, an Indian company under the umbrella of billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Group, is teaming up with US firm BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK) to launch an asset management venture in India....
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Amazon's Challenger Owned By India's Richest Man Could Attract $1B Interest From Qatar Sovereign Fund
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 - 8:47am | 408Read More...This story was first published on the Benzinga India portal. India's Reliance Industries (RIL) shares climbed more than 2% on Wednesday amid reports that billionaire Mukesh Ambani is in talks with the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) for the sovereign wealth fund...
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Disney's Dilemma With Star India Aggravated By Mukesh Ambani's Cricket Moves: Report
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 - 3:04am | 416Read More...This story was first published on the Benzinga India portal. Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is reportedly considering different strategies for its Star India business, which could include partnering with another company or even selling it, marking a shift in dynamics for a significant...
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After $16 VR Headset And Affordable Apple AirTag Alt, Mukesh Ambani's Jio To Launch $12 Phones
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 - 12:00am | 484Read More...India's richest man-owned Reliance Jio makes headlines as it gears up to launch a $12 internet-connected mobile phone, aiming to enhance accessibility for millions. What Happened: Reliance Industries, owned and led by Mukesh Ambani, has been gearing up to a $12 internet-connected mobile phone...
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Mukesh Ambani's JioCinema Shakes Up Streaming, Takes Disney Head On: Report
Monday, July 3, 2023 - 2:22am | 432Read More...In a strategic move, India’s wealthiest individual, Mukesh Ambani, has swiftly transformed his streaming platform, JioCinema, from a minor provider to a significant competitor to Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS), “Financial Times” reports. Competitive Strategy JioCinema attracted over...
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Disney Fires Up Sports Streaming War Against India's Richest Man On His Home Turf
Friday, June 9, 2023 - 8:25am | 919Read More...This article was first published on the Benzinga India Portal. Digital streaming giant Disney+Hotstar, owned by the Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS), announced on Friday that it would make cricket tournaments like the Asia Cup and ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup free for all mobile...
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After $16 VR Headset, India's Richest Man Launches Pocket-Friendly Alternative To Apple AirTag
Friday, June 9, 2023 - 7:56am | 631Read More...India’s richest man-owned Reliance Jio’s latest launch is a cheaper alternative to Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) AirTag and other GPS trackers, offering a pocket-friendly solution for tracking lost items. What Happened: Reliance Industries, owned and led by Mukesh Ambani, has...
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How India's Richest Man Could Play A Key Role In Tesla's Expansion Plans
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 8:50am | 815Read More...This article was first published on the Benzinga India Portal. Reliance Jio, India’s telecom giant, is reportedly in early talks with Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA), Elon Musk‘s electric vehicle company, about building a private network for Tesla’s operations. However...
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From Apple To Tesla To Meta: Why US Tech Giants Are Eager To Join Forces With This Indian Telecom Titan
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 5:45am | 616Read More...India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, who is making waves in the business world with an impressive partnerships spree, has reportedly roped in Elon Musk‘s Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) to forge a 5G alliance. What Happened: The subsidiary of Reliance Industries – owned and led by Ambani – Jio...
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Is Disney Losing The Streaming War To India's Richest Man? Losing 8M Subscribers Is No Joke
Monday, May 15, 2023 - 2:07am | 597Read More...Walt Disney Co‘s (NYSE:DIS) Disney+ Hotstar is bearing the brunt as Reliance Industries, owned and led by India's richest man Mukesh Ambani, amped up its game against global streaming giants with its subsidiary JioCinema. What Happened: Data obtained by CNBC-TV18 earlier...
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Taxing Times For Netflix? India Aims To Cash In On Streaming Giant's Income
Friday, May 12, 2023 - 5:24am | 407Read More...This story was originally published on the Benzinga India portal. India is reportedly looking to tax global streaming giant Netflix Inc.'s (NASDAQ: NFLX) income in the country, a first for an international digital consumer company. What Happened? The Income Tax department is...
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Disney Feels The Heat In India As 8.4M Streaming Subscribers Jump Ship In 6 Months
Thursday, May 11, 2023 - 5:55am | 378Read More...This story was originally published on the Benzinga India portal. Disney+ Hotstar, a leading streaming platform in India, has lost nearly 8.4 million subscribers in the past six months, according to data from CNBC-TV18. Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) reported a 2% drop in overall Disney+ subscribers,...
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Benzinga Buzz: Hollywood Flourishes Sans Writers, AI's Red Carpet Moment, Elon Musk — Bond Villain?
Saturday, May 6, 2023 - 1:11pm | 805Read More...Each week, Benzinga Buzz compiles the latest entertainment news into a cohesive column for your consideration. Read on for the latest updates — both useful and irreverent. Dude, Where's My ChatGPT? Right here, says Ashton Kutcher. And, according to the "That '70s Show" star...
















