JioCinema, Voot set to merge post IPL

The merger between Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd-owned video streaming app Voot and JioCinema is in the final stages, said three people in the know. The company is waiting for the Indian Premier League (IPL) season to conclude, and may announce the merger by May end, they added. “The back-end has already been unified and currently it is pushing content to two separate platforms. It’s only a matter of time before Voot folds up,” said one of the three people seeking anonymity.

While JioCinema has rolled out a premium pricing plan for ₹999 a year, offering only premium English language content behind a paywall, sachet-style packs are also being considered, he added. Live Mint