Dish TV-backed Vzy launches 200+ live TV channels from Rs179

Vzy has launched Linear TV Streaming in India with more than 200 live channels starting at Rs179. The platform also plans bundled live TV and OTT packages, positioning against subscription fragmentation as connected-TV viewing grows.

— Source publishedTue, 22 Sept, 2026, 19:50 IST·First seen Sun, 27 Sept, 2026, 12:34 IST·Source Financial Express (via Wayback)

What happened

VZY · Dish TV-backed Indian entertainment platform Vzy launched Linear TV Streaming with more than 200 channels, priced from Rs 179. It plans bundled live TV

Key facts

  • Rs 179 starting price for 200+ live channels
  • Rs 199 starting price for OTT offering
  • 29+ OTT platforms

What changed

Dish TV-backed Indian entertainment platform Vzy launched Linear TV Streaming with more than 200 channels, priced from Rs 179. It plans bundled live TV and OTT packages to reduce subscription fragmentation as connected-TV adoption grows in India.

Why this matters

Vzy’s Rs179 entry price for 200+ live channels creates a low-cost connected-TV bundle that operators should benchmark for churn reduction and cross-sell potential.

What to watch

  • Announcement of named OTT, telecom, broadband, smart-TV OEM or retail partners.
  • Availability on major connected-TV operating systems and streaming devices.
  • Channel mix details, especially regional, sports, news and premium entertainment rights.
  • Introductory pricing duration, annual-plan discounts and any increase in the Rs179 base price.
  • Subscriber, monthly active user, churn or Dish TV cross-sell disclosures.