Dubai-based siblings Jainam and Jivika will transfer the JioHotstar.com domain to Reliance Industries for free, settling social media speculations. The duo said the transfer represents “seva and kindness,” bringing an end to the buzz around the domain.

The story behind Dubai siblings transfer of JioHotstar.com domain

A Delhi-based app developer registered the JioHotstar.com domain last year amid talks of a merger between Reliance Jio and Disney Hotstar. Last month, he offered to transfer the domain if he received financial support for his studies at Cambridge University. When Reliance declined, Jainam and Jivika bought the domain.

Why Dubai siblings decided to transfer JioHotstar.com domain to RIL

The siblings said the Reliance IP Legal team reached out to them. They decided to transfer the JioHotstar.com domain because they believed it would be beneficial to Reliance. “Rumours suggested a payment or deal, but that is not true,” they said.

No deal in the JioHotstar.com domain transfer

Jainam and Jivika made it clear that no one pressured them, and there was no deal involved. They also revealed that they had received multiple genuine offers for the domain but chose not to sell. “We are transferring it because we believe it could be useful for Reliance. How they use it is up to them,” they said.

The transfer process and next steps

The siblings are waiting for Reliance’s legal team to send the draft agreement. They plan to visit Mumbai to sign it, finalizing the transfer. “Once we sign, the website will end,” they said.

Reliance’s recent merger with Disney’s India business strengthens its media position. This joint venture, valued at USD 8.5 billion, generates about Rs 26,000 crore in annual revenue.

Jainam and Jivika’s decision to transfer the JioHotstar.com domain to Reliance for free reflects their values of generosity and service. This gesture marks the end of speculation and highlights how small acts can significantly impact the business world.