The network retained its leadership position in key markets with TV entertainment viewership share at 34.2 per cent share, reaching over 810 million viewers nationally
Reliance Industries’ media arm JioStar reported a 14.5 per cent increase in net profit at ₹665 crore, while revenue grew 14 per cent to ₹12,799 crore, led by strong growth in subscription revenue and digital entertainment advertising revenue.The company reported EBITDA of ₹1,049 crore, driven by operating leverage amid robust revenue growth during the quarter ended June. Sequentially, profit grew by 59 per cent and gross revenue increased by 31 per cent. The management highlighted JioStar’s strong performance despite macroeconomic pressures and weakness in the advertising market.The network retained its leadership position in key markets with TV entertainment viewership share at 34.2 per cent share, reaching over 810 million viewers nationally. The viewership share was nearly equal to the combined share of the next three largest networks.IPL’s digital reachJioHotstar averaged 530 million monthly active users (MAUs), its highest average to date, led by a strong uptick in viewership across sports and entertainment. IPL’s digital reach touched 700 million viewers, while entertainment watch time on JioHotstar reached a new high, growing 16 per cent year-on-year. JioStar maintained its number one position in TV entertainment, with viewership share at 34 per cent.“The watch-time share of regional languages during IPL rose by 33 per cent on digital, reinforcing JioStar’s reach across premium and regional audiences. Despite macro challenges, particularly those arising from the conflict in West Asia, IPL 2026 drove strong monetisation,” said the company.Published on July 17, 2026
