OTT and live streaming platforms

Streaming services and TV platforms 8 companies

These companies stream films, series and live sport to phones and TVs, or make the software that runs on smart TVs.

JioStarIncludes JioHotstarJioStar, formed in 2024 when Viacom18 and Star India merged, runs Indian TV channels and JioHotstar, which carries the IPL to more viewers at once than almost any other stream.Bengaluru · Delhi NCR · MumbaiHiring now

RokuRoku, with engineers in Bengaluru, makes the operating system on its streaming players and on many brands' smart TVs.BengaluruHired recently

CrunchyrollPart of SonyCrunchyroll, now part of Sony, with engineers in Hyderabad, is the world's largest streaming service for Japanese animation.HyderabadHiring now

DAZNDAZN streams live sport around the world and builds much of its platform in Hyderabad.HyderabadHiring now

ZEEZEE's Bengaluru technology centre builds ZEE's streaming service and its advertising technology.

FuboFubo, with engineers in Bengaluru, streams live TV and sport in America.

YuppTV Inc.YuppTV, with engineers in Hyderabad, streams Indian TV channels to Indians abroad and builds streaming platforms for others.

GiramilleGiramille, with engineers in Bengaluru, makes shows and songs for children.See alsoVFX studios and media production technology

The tech, explainedStreaming service (OTT)Smart TV operating system White-label streaming platform Television network↗ Broadcast technology

Live-stream and audio apps 4 companies

On these apps people watch hosts chat, sing and play live, watch others play games, or listen to stories.

EloeloEloelo, with engineers in Bengaluru, runs live streams in which hosts chat, sing and play games with their audiences, who send paid gifts.Bengaluru

LocoLoco, with engineers in Bengaluru, is an Indian platform for watching people play games live, and for esports tournaments.

Rooter.ggRooter, with engineers in Delhi, is an Indian platform for watching people play games live, and for esports tournaments.

Kuku FMKuku FM, with engineers in Bengaluru, streams audio stories in Indian languages.BengaluruHired recentlySee alsoAudio entertainment and storytelling apps

The tech, explainedGame streaming platform Live streaming app with virtual gifts Micro-drama app

How it all worksVideo streamingTens of millions watching the last over at once.

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Dramas made for the phone.

Short series with one- or two-minute episodes, filmed upright for the phone, have become a large business in China and are spreading to India.