HOW AI COULD DERAIL RILDISNEY INDIA MERGER
Outlook Business|May 2024
The Indian media and entertainment sector has been at a crucial juncture, grappling with the dual challenges of skyrocketing content costs and intense competition. Notably, the exorbitant expense of cricket broadcasting rights has significantly drained the finances of industry players.
- MANISH MAHESHWARI
HOW AI COULD DERAIL RILDISNEY INDIA MERGER

In this context, the aggressive strategy adopted by Reliance to stream cricket for free via JioCinema has not only intensified the strain on Disney's finances but also precipitated substantial losses for Hotstar. Concurrently, Disney's global operations are under significant cost-cutting pressure, exacerbating the financial distress of its Indian ventures.

Given these circumstances, the industry was teetering on the brink of consolidation, the primary question being the identity of the partners and the terms of agreement. Emerging from this tumult, Reliance positioned itself as the prime candidate, wielding considerable negotiating leverage to ensure the merger unfolded on its terms.

Business Implications

The merger heralds a new era of enhanced economic efficiency for the business. The consolidation is expected to reduce the number of players in the field, leading to diminished competition, improved revenue realisation, lower content acquisition costs, and ultimately, better profitability. This strategic alliance between Reliance and Disney is set to redefine the media landscape, creating a behemoth capable of leveraging scale to dictate terms more favourably.

For the audience, this merger signals a forthcoming increase in subscription and access costs. However, this is a double-edged sword, as the augmented financial health of media companies will empower them to invest more significantly in the creation of high-quality content. This is expected to elevate the viewing experience, offering more varied and engaging content that could justify the increased financial outlay from consumers.

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