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Reliance, through its joint ventures like Viacom18, already competes directly with Disney+ Hot Star, notably with geocaching streaming content and regional TV networks. Acquiring Disney’s Indian assets could bolster Reliance’s content library and streaming reach, further consolidating its position.
From Disney’s perspective, the sale provides immediate cash influx—potentially billions of dollars—that can be reinvested into more profitable markets or used to reduce costs overall. Disney also retains rights to license its content back to Reliance or other local broadcasters, ensuring that Disney’s popular franchises (Marvel, Star Wars, etc.) still reach Indian audiences in some capacity.