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Netflix gains 8.76 mn new subs in Q3; ups prices

Netflix has increased the prices of its streaming plans in the United States. Subscribers will now have to pay $11.99 per month for the Basic plan, up from the previous $9.99. The Premium plan, previously priced at $19.99 per month, has been raised to $22.99. The company defended these price increa...

Netflix announces retail stores called Netflix House

Netflix is set to enter the world of brick-and-mortar retail with the introduction of a chain of physical stores, aptly named ‘Netflix House.’ These stores aim to not only provide fans with an opportunity to acquire merchandise inspired by their favorite Netflix shows but also to immerse themselves in...

WSJ says Netflix mulling price hike after actors’ strike ends

Netflix is planning to raise the price of its ad-free service after the ongoing Hollywood actors' strike ends, the Wall Street Journal reported yesterday, according to Reuters, sending the streaming company's shares up.

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Netflix to challenge $26 million tax demand in India

Netflix is preparing to appeal a tax demand of ₹196 crore ($26 million) before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal in India. This decision comes after a ruling earlier this year favored the Indian tax department in a dispute with the streaming giant. The tax department alleges that Netflix evaded income ta...

‘Kushi’ to start streaming on Netflix from Oct 1

Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu-starrer romantic drama ‘Kushi’ will start streaming on Netflix from October 1. The Telugu-language film is directed by ‘Majili’ helmer Shiva Nirvana and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, PTI reported. Netflix shared the digital premiere date of the film on ...

Netflix, YRF collaborate on a multi-year creative partnership

Netflix and Yash Raj Films (YRF) have collaborated to form a multi-year creative partnership. According to an official statement, the two entities have partnered to create films and series to bring defining stories to audiences in India and across the world. Interestingly, Aamir Khan’s son Junaid...

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“This initiative will empower subscribers to pay online and subscribe to the channels they want to watch and get it activated on their TV sets in real-time without any delay. Without needing to undertake any software development, LMOs can approach Mobiezy for their pre-built and pre-integrated solution that uses NXTDigital’s news APIs and can be up and running with their own mobile apps within just a few days.”

RU Ediriwira, Group CTO, NXTDigital Limited

“With the launch of Partnership for Growth 3.0 we intend to expand our network with 40 new NXTHUBs, each offering up to 650 live TV channels and broadband. Our efforts are focused on harnessing the convergence of technologies, developing robust apps and creating new business models that will help the overall ecosystem, delivering the best experience to our subscribers. We hope to achieve a stronger foothold in the rural regions of the country and grow our subscriber base.”

N.K. Rouse, COO, NXT Digital Ltd

“One of the key principles of the Hinduja Group is ‘Partnership for Growth’. After 2.0 saw the launch of HITS to connect LMOs in even the most remote locations through the only satellite-based cable TV platform in India; 3.0 focuses not just on strengthening the overall ecosystem we have built, but harnessing the convergence of technologies – to be delivered through a national network of NXTHUBs. Video and broadband are only the beginning of the digital highway of services that we have developed for roll-out backed by a robust suite of innovative apps developed by service providers exclusively for our LMOs and subscribers.”

Vynsley Fernandes, MD & CEO, NXTDigital Limited

“Wireline broadband is becoming ever more important not only in connecting homes across the country but also small to large enterprises-to the digital economy. The NXTHUBs will be the perfect point-of-presence to offer broadband services to cater to these consumer needs.”

Yugal Kishore Sharma CEO, ONEOTT Intertainment Limited

Amazing and grim battle for survival. Guess it will end up in Supreme Court. All that NCLT asked Zee to do was to file a reply to Invesco petition for a EGM. Now this is getting too serious. So far Invesco has been hammered for demanding an EGM. What is Zee upto? Ofcourse my lawyer community knows better!