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JioHotstar has increased its annual subscription prices for new users, with the Premium plan now priced at ₹2,199, up from ₹1,499, effective from January 28. Alongside the price hike, JioHotstar has introduced monthly subscription plans across all tiers, Mobile, Super and Premium, starting at ₹79 per month, giving users more flexibility in how they pay for the service.
The platform has also reworked content bundling, with Hollywood entertainment now included in the Super and Premium tiers for new subscribers, while Mobile users can continue to access Hollywood content via a paid add-on.
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The company, however, clarified that existing subscribers will continue on their current plans and prices to avoid disruption, provided their auto-renewal remains active.
Sushant Sreeram, Head of SVOD Business & Chief Marketing Officer, JioStar, said, “As we continue building India’s most expansive and inclusive entertainment ecosystem it’s important that our subscription choices keep pace with how audience want to watch."
"This update brings greater flexibility and choice across subscription needs," he added.
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The company said the pricing changes reflect a sharp rise in connected-TV and large-screen viewing, which has grown rapidly over the past 11 months since launch.
JioHotstar said the updated pricing framework is aimed at supporting continued investments in premium content, live sports and technology, as the platform scales beyond 450 million monthly active users and over one billion downloads on Google Play.
The platform has also reworked content bundling, with Hollywood entertainment now included in the Super and Premium tiers for new subscribers, while Mobile users can continue to access Hollywood content via a paid add-on.
Also read: RIL Q3 Results: Jio’s user base crosses 515 million; ARPU climbs to ₹213.7 on 5G-led upgrades
The company, however, clarified that existing subscribers will continue on their current plans and prices to avoid disruption, provided their auto-renewal remains active.
Sushant Sreeram, Head of SVOD Business & Chief Marketing Officer, JioStar, said, “As we continue building India’s most expansive and inclusive entertainment ecosystem it’s important that our subscription choices keep pace with how audience want to watch."
"This update brings greater flexibility and choice across subscription needs," he added.
Read more: RIL Q3 Results: Reliance Retail revenue rises 8% YoY to ₹97,912 crore
The company said the pricing changes reflect a sharp rise in connected-TV and large-screen viewing, which has grown rapidly over the past 11 months since launch.
JioHotstar said the updated pricing framework is aimed at supporting continued investments in premium content, live sports and technology, as the platform scales beyond 450 million monthly active users and over one billion downloads on Google Play.
| Tier | Plan Duration | Price (₹) | Devices Allowed | Content Access |
| Mobile | Monthly | 79 | 1 mobile device | All content except Hollywood |
| Quarterly | 149 | 1 mobile device | All content except Hollywood | |
| Annual | 499 | 1 mobile device | All content except Hollywood | |
| Super | Monthly | 149 | Up to 2 devices | All content incl. Hollywood |
| Quarterly | 349 | Up to 2 devices | All content incl. Hollywood | |
| Annual | 1,099 | Up to 2 devices | All content incl. Hollywood | |
| Premium | Monthly | 299 | Up to 4 devices | All content incl. Hollywood |
| Quarterly | 699 | Up to 4 devices | All content incl. Hollywood | |
| Annual | 2,199 | Up to 4 devices | All content incl. Hollywood |
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