Jio Studios Crosses ₹1,000 Crore, Leads Hindi Box Office in FY25

Jio Studios, the media division of Reliance Industries, contributed over 40% to the Hindi film industry’s India Net Box Office Collection (NBOC) in FY25. The studio’s total theatrical revenue crossed ₹1,000 crore, according to Reliance’s FY25 annual report.

Its performance was driven by titles like Stree 2, Singham Again, and Sky Force, 3 of the year’s top 5 Hindi grossers. Stree 2 was reported as the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time by the company.

Indian Super League Reports First-Ever Profit

Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), a JioStar subsidiary that operates the Indian Super League (ISL), reported a net profit of ₹45.2 crore in FY25, reversing a ₹14.3 crore loss from the previous year.

The shift came on the back of a 39% rise in operational revenue, which increased from ₹355 crore in FY24 to ₹492.2 crore in FY25. Total income stood at ₹508 crore, while expenses were contained at ₹462 crore.

Viacom18 Media Rights Deal in Effect

In 2023, FSDL had signed Viacom18 Media, now part of JioStar, as the broadcaster for ISL for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons, with a base price of ₹550 crore. This deal continues to support ISL's commercial viability.

Despite this, the ISL's 2025-26 season has been paused, as FSDL and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) have yet to reach an agreement to extend the current Master Rights Agreement, which expires in December 2025.

Dispute Over Governance and Commercial Terms

FSDL has proposed a new ISL structure where clubs hold 60%, FSDL 26%, and AIFF 14% ownership. AIFF, however, has asked for an annual cash deal of ₹50 crore with a 5% escalation.

Talks stalled after the Supreme Court advised against proceeding with any renewal until further notice in April 2025. Both parties are awaiting legal clarity before continuing negotiations.

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Conclusion

Jio’s media and sports units delivered contrasting outcomes in FY25, one reaching new box office records, and the other navigating uncertainty over the future of India’s premier football league.

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