You're Paying for 5 Streaming Services But Still Missing Your Favourite Indian Shows

The global streaming war is over - and the winners are making obscene amounts of money. The top 10 OTT platforms together generated over $340 billion in revenue in 2025, according to Statista. But for the 35 million Indians living abroad, the world's biggest streaming library often still doesn't include the one show their mother keeps calling about.

Here's every major platform ranked by 2025 revenue - and a complete guide for NRIs on how to access Indian content from anywhere in the world.

"The global OTT market crossed $340 billion in 2025. But for India's 35 million NRIs, the most-watched content isn't on any of those platforms - it's geo-blocked behind an Indian IP address."

The NRI Streaming Problem - And How to Solve It

Most global streaming platforms work seamlessly abroad. Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, and YouTube Premium all carry a good selection of Indian originals internationally. The problem is live sports, daily soaps, and platform-exclusive Indian content. JioCinema, SonyLIV, and ZEE5 are geo-restricted to India only. Even if you subscribed before leaving, you cannot access them from a foreign IP address.

The Bottom Line

The global OTT market has never been richer - or more fragmented. Netflix leads with 301.6 million subscribers worldwide as of 2025, and the entire industry now generates enough revenue to fund India's defence budget twice over. But for NRIs, the smartest streaming stack isn't the most expensive one - it's the one that actually has what you want to watch. Two platforms get you Indian live TV and sports abroad without a VPN. Three get you everything.