JioHotstar

JioHotstar is an Indian subscription-based video-on-demand and over-the-top streaming service owned by JioStar India Private Limited. Formed from the merger of Reliance’s Viacom18 and Disney Star, it integrates Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema, creating a leading streaming platform in India. JioHotstar boasts a vast content library and a significant subscriber base, making it the largest streaming service in the country. The platform offers over 100,000 hours of content, including films, TV series, live sports, and original programming in multiple languages. It features exclusive rights to major sports events, such as the Indian Premier League and international cricket. JioHotstar utilizes advanced adaptive streaming technology for optimal video playback and provides a subscription model with both free and premium content options. With over 400 million paid subscribers, it effectively targets a diverse audience, including regional language speakers and sports fans, while also offering advertisers access to premium audiences through data-driven marketing solutions.

Media Production Mumbai, India Founded 2015 ~630 employees

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Employees
630
-0.2% in 3 months
Revenue / employee
$254K
Revenue ~$160M
Total funding
$375M
Last round Apr 2020
12-month attrition
5.6%
Tech: 5.8%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

JioHotstar went from 170 employees in Jul 2023 to 630 in Jun 2025. Last 6 months: 156 people joined, 49 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other349
Engineering85
Operations60
Sales46
Marketing40
Product14
Design13
HR12

Salaries at JioHotstar

All salaries

235 salary profiles in India

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

Funding

  • Apr 2020 · $149M · Star India Private Limited
  • Mar 2019 · $153M · Star India
  • Aug 2018 · $73.7M · Star India Private Limited

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JioHotstar FAQ

How many employees does JioHotstar have?

JioHotstar has about 630 employees, down 0.2% over the last 3 months (as of Jun 2025).

What is JioHotstar's revenue per employee?

JioHotstar makes about $254K in revenue per employee, based on $159.83M annual revenue and 630 employees.

How much does JioHotstar pay?

6figr has 235 salary profiles for JioHotstar in India, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the JioHotstar salaries page. See JioHotstar salaries

How much funding has JioHotstar raised?

JioHotstar has raised $375.45M in total funding.

Data from Apollo, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles. Updated 27 Nov 2025.