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As Amazon Prime Video trails with 200 million global members, JioStar is emerging as a dominant force in the global streaming wars.
JioHotstar has reached a significant milestone, clocking 300 million subscribers in 2025, fueled by record-breaking IPL 2025 streaming viewership and the rising adoption of Connected TV (CTV) across India. According to a recent report by JioStar, the platform now stands nearly shoulder-to-shoulder with Netflix’s global subscriber base of 301.6 million, making it a fierce competitor in the global streaming market.
This massive growth in JioHotstar subscribers in 2025 is largely attributed to its strategic broadcasting of IPL matches, high device compatibility—available on 99% of connected devices in India—and competitive pricing tailored to Indian audiences. The development signals a major shift in the Indian OTT platforms landscape, with JioHotstar setting new benchmarks in user engagement and content accessibility.
While Amazon Prime Video maintains over 200 million global members, JioStar’s aggressive expansion and content strategy are helping it overtake traditional rivals in the Indian market and position itself as a global streaming powerhouse.
The OTT growth in India 2025 continues to surge, and JioHotstar’s growth trajectory highlights the evolving digital entertainment preferences in the region. With increasing internet penetration, smartphone usage, and regional content demand, Indian platforms like JioHotstar are not just dominating locally but reshaping the global OTT narrative.
This massive growth in JioHotstar subscribers in 2025 is largely attributed to its strategic broadcasting of IPL matches, high device compatibility—available on 99% of connected devices in India—and competitive pricing tailored to Indian audiences. The development signals a major shift in the Indian OTT platforms landscape, with JioHotstar setting new benchmarks in user engagement and content accessibility.
While Amazon Prime Video maintains over 200 million global members, JioStar’s aggressive expansion and content strategy are helping it overtake traditional rivals in the Indian market and position itself as a global streaming powerhouse.
The OTT growth in India 2025 continues to surge, and JioHotstar’s growth trajectory highlights the evolving digital entertainment preferences in the region. With increasing internet penetration, smartphone usage, and regional content demand, Indian platforms like JioHotstar are not just dominating locally but reshaping the global OTT narrative.
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