Disney

Reliance-Disney joint venture in India gets EU approval

02 Nov 2024

Star India Private Limited (SIPL), the joint venture of Reliance Industries Limited and Walt Disney

RIL gets govt nod for transfer of Viacom-18’s non-news TV channels to Disney’s Star India

01 Oct 2024

The ministry of information and broadcasting has given final approval for license transfer of Viacom18's non-news and current affairs TV channels to Star India, following the merger of the two entertainment channels.

NCLT shows green light for merger of Reliance's Viacom18 and Disney's Star India

02 Sep 2024

A day after the Competition Commission of India gave its conditional approval for merger of entertainment platforms Walt Disney’s Star India and Reliance Industries’ Viacom-18 Private Ltd

Reliance, Disney mull concessions for merger approval by CCI

20 Aug 2024

Reliance and Walt Disney have offered to sell some regional language channels to address anti-trust concerns raised by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) over the $8.5 billion (Rs71,350 crore) merger of their India media assets

RIL to acquire 61% stake in Walt Disney India: report

28 Feb 2024

Walt Disney is reported to have agreed to sell 61 per cent of its India business to Viacom 18, the media arm of Reliance Industries Ltd, in what is seen as a major development in the Indian media and entertainment industry.

Zee abandons $1.4 bn ICC cricket rights deal with Disney Star

26 Jan 2024

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) has walked out of a $1.4 billion deal with Disney Star to take over broadcasting rights

Reliance and Disney initiate antitrust diligence for merger in India

04 Jan 2024

Indian business tycoon Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries and global entertainment giant Walt Disney have taken decisive steps towards their proposed merger with the Indian media and entertainment sector.

Disney secures support from activist investor ValueAct Capital

04 Jan 2024

In a significant development, The Walt Disney Company has garnered support from ValueAct Capital, a notable activist hedge fund. This backing comes amid board challenges posed by billionaire financier Nelson Peltz.

Disney gears up for an an intense boardroom clash as activist Peltz eyes two seats

15 Dec 2023

In a significant development set to impact the entertainment giant Walt Disney, activist investor Nelson Peltz has nominated himself and former Disney Chief Financial Officer James “Jay” Rasulo for seats on the company’s board.