Key Highlights
- Reliance subsidiary RSBVL acquired a 50.1 percent stake in Sikhya Entertainment.
- The acquisition was completed for a total cash consideration of ₹150 crore.
- The deal strengthens Jio Studios’ position in the media and entertainment sector.
- Sikhya Entertainment reported FY25 turnover of ₹69.21 crore.
- The transaction did not require any regulatory or government approvals.
Reliance Industries Limited has acquired a controlling stake in Sikhya Entertainment Private Limited through its wholly owned subsidiary, Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited. The transaction involved the acquisition of a 50.1 percent equity stake for an aggregate cash consideration of ₹150 crore.
The acquisition was executed on February 2, 2026, through a combination of primary and secondary transactions. With this investment, Jio Studios is set to further consolidate its presence in the Indian and global media and entertainment ecosystem.
Sikhya Entertainment, incorporated in April 2008, is recognised for its strong track record in content creation across films and series. The company reported a turnover of ₹69.21 crore in FY25, compared with ₹64.40 crore in FY24 and ₹28.36 crore in FY23, indicating steady growth in its operations.
Reliance stated that the investment is not a related-party transaction and that none of the company’s promoters or group entities have any interest in Sikhya Entertainment. The transaction also did not require any governmental or regulatory approvals.
The strategic investment is expected to enhance Jio Studios’ content pipeline by combining its scale, distribution capabilities, and long-term intellectual property focus with Sikhya Entertainment’s storytelling expertise. The collaboration aims to develop films and series for audiences in India and international markets.
Reliance Industries continues to expand its media and entertainment portfolio as part of its broader digital and consumer businesses, with Jio Studios positioned as a key growth engine within the group.