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This media joint venture will shake up India’s online app and TV broadcast markets, no doubt, but the story to watch may be how the two partners blend skills and converge on values held dear by showbiz.

The Disney-Reliance merger and a failed Sony-ZEE deal reshape the Indian media scene, likely sparking fights for allies and content investment value.

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Shriram Finance Ltd will replace UPL Ltd in benchmark Nifty 50 index with effect from March 28, the National Stock Exchange said on Wednesday.

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At 10:30 am, shares of Network 18 are trading 5.60 points, or 4.97 per cent lower at 107.00 while TV18 Broadcast shares slipped 3.10 points, or 4.95 per cent at 59.55.

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Disney and Reliance announced a joint venture of their Indian media businesses today (Feb. 28). Nita Ambani will lead the new company.

Walt Disneys local unit Star India will merge with Reliance Industries (RIL) subsidiary Viacom18 to create the countrys biggest media and entertainment business valued at about $8.5 billion.

Trends in the GIFT Nifty indicate a positive start for the broader index in India, with a gain of 83.50 points or 0.38 percent.