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Disney is nearing a deal to sell its India operations to Reliance Industries , the Mukesh Ambani-controlled conglomerate whose streaming platform's success has weighed on the US company's business, a news report stated on Monday.

Reliance nears deal to buy Disney's India business, says report

October 23, 2023 4:45 pm

Disney may sell a controlling stake in the Disney Star business, which it values at around $10 billion, rather than piecemeal transactions, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

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K Madhavan named president of The Walt Disney Company India and Star India

April 14, 2021 2:54 pm

In his new role, Madhavan will drive the strategy and growth of the media giant in India, with responsibility for the Disney, Star and Hotstar businesses and operations spanning across entertainment, sports and regional channels, and direct-to-consumer.

Uday Shankar at E-Adda: ‘If anti-China mood persists, broadcasters must rethink’

July 01, 2020 11:22 am

In 2017, Star India bought the IPL broadcasting rights for Rs 16,347.50 crore in a five-year deal. The BCCI last month said it was reviewing the IPL’s sponsorship deals with Chinese companies.

Disney India blocks John Oliver's show critical of Narendra Modi

February 26, 2020 11:13 am

The comedian was previewing President Donald Trump's visit to India on his Emmy-winning ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,’ which typically airs at 6 am each Tuesday in India.

Disney India's Healthy Living initiative promotes fitness in kids

September 28, 2018 10:57 pm

Called Disney India's Healthy Living Initiative, the initiative revolves around the idea - ‘Staying fit can be fun’. Disney India has created a dance routine with easy steps specifically tailored to build up the kids' muscles.

Disney India creates its first local franchise with 'ABCD 2'

April 22, 2015 7:28 pm

Disney India is creating an experience with “ABCD- AnyBody Can Dance” for all Indian fans.

The Game Changers

October 03, 2014 1:00 am

The Screen Annual Survey 2014 reveals that Viacom 18 Motion Pictures has been voted the best Indian studio as far as marketing is concerned. Disney India came in second, while Fox Star Studios and Reliance Entertainment shared the third postion