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Disney to merge Indian operations with Reliance Industries to create a media & entertainment powerhouse

Disney to merge Indian operations with Reliance Industries to create a media & entertainment powerhouse

03/29/24, 6:51 AM
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The Walt Disney Company has signed a non-binding term sheet with Reliance Industries to merge their Indian operations, with Reliance group owning 51% of the merged entity and Disney holding the remaining 49%. This strategic move is expected to create one of India’s biggest entertainment empires and is aimed at strengthening Disney's presence and improving its bottom line in the Indian market.

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Company
Disney
Location
Burbank, California, United States
Company info
Walt Disney Co's Indian media assets include Star India Private Limited and Star Television Productions Limited. This merger makes the combined entity India's largest entertainment conglomerate with a portfolio of 120 channels.

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