# The HBO Max hub will sit alongside JioHotstar’s existing mix of international and local content, with the add-on pack priced from ₹49 per month.

*business · news · 2026-04-15 · Livemint*

## Key points

- HBO Max will be available in India as an add-on pack via JioHotstar, starting at ₹49 per month.
- The HBO Max hub will exist alongside JioHotstar’s current mix of international and local content.
- This move follows a 2023 Viacom18-Warner Bros. Discovery deal to stream HBO on JioCinema.
- HBO Max continues to avoid standalone launches in India, choosing aggregator distribution due to market sensitivities.

**Companies:** Reliance Industries, Viacom18, JioCinema, JioHotstar
**Countries:** India

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