Proposed $8.5 billion merger between Reliance and Disney faces scrutiny
The merger, announced in February, will create India’s largest entertainment group with 120 TV channels and two streaming services. Reliance And Disney (Pic Source-X) In a significant development in the Indian media, the proposed $8.5 billion merger between Reliance Industries and Walt Disney has come under intense scrutiny by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). The anti-trust watchdog has sent over 100 letters to the companies, particularly focusing on the deal’s impact on cricket streaming rights. The merger, announced in February, will create India’s largest entertainment group with 120 TV channels and two streaming services. Cricket has always been considered a religion in India and has played a vital role in the growth of the country’s media. The Reliance-Disney merger will consolidate ownership of cricket rights. The Indian Competition Commission’s extensive inquiry indicates that some kind of deal has definitely been struck between Reliance-Disney. Questions have also been raised as to why YouTube should be considered in this market like subscription-based streaming services like Netflix and Disney Plus. CCI raised important questions Reliance and Disney have cited the expiry of existing cricket rights in 2027 and 2028 to argue that their merger will not harm competition. They believe this will allow for competitive bidding by rivals. Additionally, they have pointed out that advertisers can reach cricket-watching audiences through various platforms, including YouTube. However, data from Media Partners Asia shows that while YouTube commands 88% of India’s online video market, this mainly consists of free, user-generated content. The premium video market, dominated by curated long-form content on streaming services, accounts for just 12% of the total. The CCI has also requested detailed information about sports rights ownership, including past bidding processes. 5 Australian players who scored half-century in their debut IPL match IPL 2024: These 11 foreign players took crores of rupees but flopped IPL 2024: 5 players who hit the most sixes in the 19th and 20th overs of IPL 5 fastest bowlers in IPL history Who are the head coaches of all 10 teams in IPL 2024? Which team has won the most matches against RCB in Chinnaswamy IPL 2024: 3 former RCB players who are wreaking havoc in SRH 4 players who have played more than 500 T20 matches MS Dhoni: Dhoni’s amazing record as CSK captain Which teams changed their captains before the start of IPL 2024
Hardik Pandya Love Story: Hardik Pandya met Natasha in a night club party, proposed in a private boat
In January 2020, Hardik Pandya proposed to Natasha on one knee in a private boat. Hardik Pandya Natasha Stankovic (Photo Source: Hardik Pandya/Instagram) Hardik Pandya Love Story: Hardik Pandya is known as an aggressive player in the cricket world. Be it power hitting or taking wickets with accurate bowling. Hardik Pandya fulfills his responsibilities well for the team from time to time. Hardik Pandya’s dating life has been a topic of much discussion since the beginning. Hardik Pandya had made a lot of revelations about his personal life on Karan Johar’s show, for which he also had to face criticism. Hardik Pandya dated many girls but in the end he got married to Natasha. Stankovic As found a true love and beautiful life partner. Today let us tell you the beautiful love story of Hardik Pandya and Natasha. Hardik Pandya and Natasha met in a night club party Hardik Pandya and Natasha Stankovic We met for the first time at a night club party in Mumbai. As soon as they saw each other at first sight, both of them understood that there was some connection between them. On the day of the party, both of them kept talking the whole night and in the end both of them understood that both were made for each other. From that day, both of them started dating each other and their lovely love story began. As a cricketer, Hardik Pandya has a very busy professional life. Natasha is a model and actress, she has worked in many Bollywood movies. Besides, Natasha is also an amazing dancer. Despite having busy lives, both of them always found time to meet each other and spend time together. During dating, both of them used to post their lovely pictures on social media and fans used to shower a lot of love on them. Hardik proposed to Natasha in January 2020 In January 2020, Hardik Pandya proposed to Natasha on one knee in front of family and friends. natasha to hardik’s love Stankovic She knew him well and said yes to the marriage. Hardik and Natasha got married in a private ceremony amidst friends and family during the Corona lockdown in May 2020. In July 2020, Natasha gave birth to Agastya Pandya. Since then, Hardik Pandya’s small and lovely family is living a happy life. Fans give a lot of love to both of them on social media.