The channel is primarily funded by subscriptions with secondary revenue from advertising and is targeted to the 14-25 years age group while the other Disney networks broadcast in the area are aimed towards a 2-14 age group audience.

[4] In April 2016, Disney Channel India dropped live-action programming to focus more on local animation, as those shows drove better ratings.

[5] [better source needed] Disney Broadcasting India had made a license application for Disney International HD on 17 March 2017 with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB).

[8] Disney International HD shows an exclusive (as it has not been syndicated elsewhere) library of over 1500 or more episodes coming from 30 live action series.

[8][9] The channel also airs 100+ Disney movies selected for the targeted ages of 14 to 25 years old.