The merger creates the largest media group in India, with streaming platforms JioCinema and Hotstar combining for 100+ channels and more than 50 million subscribers.

In the months since the merger’s official announcement in February, there has been speculation about the road ahead for the two media networks’ OTT arms, JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. With JioStar expected to be fully functional on November 14 midnight,

Previously, a man from Delhi bought JioHotstar, expecting the merged entity to be named JioHotstar. However, a new website with the domain name JioStar has launched, indicating that Reliance has different plans.

Media and entertainment heavyweights Reliance Industries (RIL) and Walt Disney have completed the merger of their various Indian media assets - including the Viacom18 and Star India broadcasters - in a deal worth $8.