- JioStar has reported a strong 14% year-on-year increase in revenue, hitting a record ₹10,946 crore for the first quarter of FY27.
- This revenue surge was heavily driven by the company's comprehensive broadcasting and streaming coverage of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
- Operating EBITDA increased 30.7% to ₹933 crore, while profit before tax rose 14% to ₹667 crore.
- The tournament reached a combined audience of 1.2 billion across digital and linear television, while digital alone attracted 700 million viewers.
- Regional language viewing during the tournament increased 33%, reflecting growing engagement beyond premium audiences.
- The financial results solidify JioStar's position as the dominant player in the Indian media and entertainment landscape.
- The quarter was defined by IPL 2026, which JioStar said became the biggest T20 event ever, reaching 1.2 billion viewers across television and digital platforms.
- JioStar plans to leverage its massive sports-led audience base to drive consumption toward its premium entertainment programming and original content slates.
JioStar's Q1 revenue reached ₹10,946 crore, a 14% increase year-on-year, largely fueled by IPL 2026's massive viewership. The tournament attracted 1.2 billion viewers across platforms, with 700 million on digital alone, significantly boosting the company's advertising revenues.14
The IPL served as a monetization engine, enhancing JioStar's market share in both traditional and digital media. The company reported a 30.7% increase in EBITDA to ₹933 crore, driven by higher subscription income and digital advertising growth. Profit after tax rose 14.5% to ₹665 crore.3
JioStar's streaming platform, JioHotstar, recorded its highest-ever average monthly active user base of 530 million, with entertainment watch time increasing 16% year-on-year. The company also launched innovative features like multilingual AI-powered voice search and integrated food ordering services during live IPL streams, enhancing user engagement.
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Regional language viewing surged 33% during the tournament, reflecting a shift towards vernacular audiences. JioStar maintained a 34% share of TV entertainment viewership, reaching over 810 million viewers across India. The quarter also benefited from the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, attracting diverse sponsors.5
“JioHotstar recorded its highest-ever average monthly active user base of 530 million during the quarter, while entertainment watch time rose 16% year-on-year. The company also launched AI-powered voice search and integrated Swiggy's food ordering into live IPL streams.”
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