JioCinema-Hotstar merger hits a snag: Delhi techie holds the key to JioHotstar domain

The much-anticipated merger of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar is set to shake up India’s streaming world, potentially creating a powerhouse that could dominate the market. As two of India’s most popular OTT platforms with massive subscriber bases, their union has insiders predicting a near-monopoly. While no official announcements have been made, rumours hint at a single platform, potentially called JioHotstar. Yet, there’s a twist—a savvy techie in Delhi has already snapped up the JioHotstar domain name, adding an unexpected hitch to this high-stakes merger.