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Apple enters India’s streaming market with Bharti Airtel deal
Intense competition in India’s entertainment market as Apple partners with Bharti Airtel to escalate rivalry.
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Intense competition in India’s entertainment market as Apple partners with Bharti Airtel to escalate rivalry.
Context
OUR TAKE Disney+Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, ZEE5, JioCinema, and Sony LIV are leading the way in providing a wide range of content to Indian viewers. As Apple makes its entry into the Indian market with its content deal, it will be interesting to see how it competes with these established players. With the growing demand for entertainment options in India, the streaming industry is set to continue its rapid growth in the coming years. –Rebecca Xu, BTW reporter In a groundbreaking move, tech giant Apple has entered India’s booming streaming market through a strategic partnership with telecom company Bharti Airtel . The deal, announced last week, marks a significant step for Apple as it seeks to expand its presence in one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing markets.
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Analysis
Under the partnership, Airtel will offer exclusive access to Apple’s streaming service, Apple TV+ , to its customers in India. This move is seen as a bold attempt by Apple to tap into the rapidly expanding digital entertainment industry in the country, where a young and tech-savvy population is increasingly turning to online streaming platforms for their entertainment needs. This strategic partnership is aimed at tapping into the country’s $28 billion entertainment sector, which is currently dominated by streaming giants like Disney+Hotstar , Amazon Prime Video , and Netflix, each with their respective market shares. Also read: Namma Yatri: Bringing India’s auto rickshaws into the 21st century Also read: Apple to hold fall event next month, new iPhones expected
Key Points
- India’s entertainment market, valued at $28 billion, is a battleground for leading streaming platforms, each vying for a share of the vast and diverse audience.
- With the recent strategic content deal between Apple and Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel, the competition is set to intensify.
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