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NBDA has written a letter to Finance Minister & Chairperson, GST Council, Nirmala Sitharaman highlighting critical concerns emerging from the current GST regime

AIDCF has formally written to both the Ministry of Finance and MIB, urging the government to take up the issue during the forthcoming deliberations of...

Stakeholders warn that unencrypted, non-addressable growth of the platform distorts competition, fuels piracy & undermines regulatory intent, even as Prasar Bharati defends its free-to-air mandate

With no official clarity, industry players remain uncertain whether the Bill has been shelved for good or is being reworked behind closed doors

Driving this momentum is the rise of ad-supported and hybrid models, which are steadily expanding the reach of both CTV and OTT platforms

Before this, Jain worked as Director of Amenic Entertainment

In the past week, Tata Play and Airtel Digital TV dropped Sony and Zee channels from base packs over tariff disputes tied to TRAI’s NTO...

Tribunal directs interim payment of Rs 40 crore; tells Sony to stop displaying warning messages on channels

A review petition should be filed against the SC order, say legal experts fearing far reaching consequences

The report jointly released by the MIB and Ernst & Young during the WAVES Summit also pointed to a 7% CAGR of India's M&E at...

Instead of investing Rs 8–10 lakh per episode for an original fiction show, Sony has opted for a cost-effective route: syndicating an already-produced show, repackaging...

Increasing reach of DD Free Dish, combined with quality programming, has created a robust platform for broadcasters to not only enhance viewership but also build...

Prasar Bharati’s free OTT platform has witnessed over 30 lakh downloads so far. While the platform has potential, consumers and experts feel its content strategy...

From legacy players to new-age content houses, broadcasters are tapping into the immense reach of Free TV, proving that in an industry driven by innovation,...

Broadcasters across categories secured 60 DD Free Dish slots, but Prasar Bharati lost crores due to controversial disqualifications and weak bidding

Scrutiny mail on a weekend, rejection at midnight—small broadcasters question the process of Free Dish auctions

As per highly placed sources, leading news channels secured slots at nearly half the price they paid in the previous auction, signalling a shift in...

The inside story of mismanagement at MPEG-2 slot e-auction

During Q3 FY25, the subscription revenue of the company grew by 7 % Y-o-Y, with Goenka asserting that it will grow more after a couple...

The comment has been made by TRAI in its recommendations for regulatory framework for ground-based broadcasters released on Wednesday

JioStar has introduced 83 channel packs comprising 134 channels—85 standard definition, 44 high definition and 5 free-to-air options

At the TRAI open house on bringing broadcasting under Telecom Act, industry heads debated on the regulator's jurisdiction, seeking inclusion of DD Free Dish &...

According to NBDA, the proposal appears to be an attempt to impose telecommunication-style authorisations on broadcasting; may result in govt control & influence on media

New consultation paper signals TRAI’s intent to bring broadcasting under a unified telecom framework

Revenue from operations in Q2FY25 stood at Rs 54.82 crore

This is the second time that the government has asked stakeholders to share suggestions as it recalled first draft of the Bill in August, just...

Industry insiders say there are concerns that unchecked competition from streaming services could jeopardise the traditional cable and DTH markets

The high court has dismissed the petition as “not maintainable” while saying that TDSAT was the appropriate forum

Net profit declines by 19% and ad income down by 11%

Latest viewership data for GECs shows a slight decline for some leading channels. While still the most-watched genre, GECs are no longer showing the consistent...

As the dispute unfolds, experts believe the outcome could set new precedents for future sports rights deals, with both parties considering a settlement to avoid...

Sources tell e4m that Prasar Bharati received applications from 106 channels across genres. Out of these, 44 were selected, with 40 agreeing to join the...

Sources say several shows—including Pukaar Dil Se Dil Tak, Kavya- Ek Jazbaa, Ek Junoon, Jubilee Talkies —will be taken off-air due to low TRPs

The merger, however, could be an opportunity for advertisers as the sheer reach and diversity of the new entity mean they can now connect with...

While the CCI's conditional approval is a major milestone, the merger may still encounter further legal and regulatory hurdles over concerns of harming competition, say...

The NBF is set to raise issues such as the challenges faced by national and regional channels and the concerns regarding the lack of transparency...

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Information & Broadcasting, was also present in the meeting

Media owners are expected to seek the Prime Minister's support in shaping structural policies that could impact the industry

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union I&B Minister, has said that the ministry will maintain its flexible approach and keep an “open mind” during the consultations  

Stakeholders share the platform's proposed multi-channel ecosystem is a welcome move but there are concerns about the yardsticks to be put in place for aspects...

DPOs want TRAI to reduce broadcaster discount on channel bouquets from 45% to 15%, saying that the current discount makes broadcasters push unwanted channels to...

The ministry has informed stakeholders that a fresh draft will be issued after detailed consultations 

Given the lengthy and contentious process surrounding the Bill, a delay at this stage could hinder progress and add to industry uncertainty, believe legal experts...

Concerns among stakeholders regarding specific clauses and alleged secrecy around the draft’s distribution led the ministry to consider developing a new draft after further discussions

Industry leaders express concerns over Broadcast Bill exempting DD FreeDish from the encryption mandate that can undermine efforts to combat piracy and maintain industry standards

The publishers allege the Broadcasting Bill aims to enforce censorship by putting a compliance burden on the creators

Looking forward, experts say the second quarter, which includes the festive season, could also be strong as TV will continue to be a key medium...

This fine is for not conforming with standards specified by the central government regarding interference or equipment usage

While the revised Broadcast Services (Regulation) Bill incorporates some industry feedback, it still has significant ambiguities, say sector experts

The letter, addressed to I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, alleges that the consultation process excludes key public stakeholders, including digital media content creators and the general...

DIGIPUB News India Foundation has asked for a copy of the Broadcast Regulation Bill from the MIB, saying that the bill was circulated to select...

As per the new draft of the broadcasting bill, people who regularly post content on news and current affairs may be classified as digital news...

The FDI figure stood at Rs 7012 crore

TRAI, however, has jurisdiction in the case of tariff forbearance and permission to DPOs to form their own bouquets, said the experts

Since affluent audiences are shifting towards OTT, entertainment channels are concerned that they might lose ratings in the new system, say industry sources

As per experts from the broadcast industry, the recommendation to encrypt DD Free Dish channels is “just to please DPOs” and is pointless until Prasar...

TRAI has allowed cable operators to offer up to 45% discount while forming their own channel bouquets to enable flexibility and retain consumers

The ministry will be meeting various departments and stakeholders separately from mid-July

TAM’s application for a licence to start broadcast ratings is pending at the MIB for over a year now, sources say

In a meeting held with stakeholders yesterday, MIB shared that it is setting up a core committee to finalize its submission to the Supreme Court

In its recommendations on inputs for National Broadcasting Policy, TRAI touches on a lot of peripheral issues rather than recommending core issues which impact growth...

Authority recommends revamping existing audience measurement system to establish a transparent and credible rating system for television, radio and OTT broadcasting services

Authority recommends revamping existing audience measurement system to establish a transparent and credible rating system for television, radio and OTT broadcasting services

In its recommendations on National Broadcasting Policy, TRAI said that there's a lack of an effective mechanism to authenticate subscriber data numbers on the FreeDish

As part of its recommendations on the National Broadcasting Policy, TRAI has said there is a need to encourage single-window clearances to ensure ease of...

Industry experts say broadcasters may give some leverage and consider the concerns of cable operators

Stakeholders, who will be impacted by SC’s self-declaration certificate mandate, express how the decision has not been thought through and entails more challenges than benefits

Broadcasters say the reserve prices in the 77th e-auction for MPEG-2 slots were 'too high'

At an open house discussion on National Broadcast Policy held by TRAI, stakeholders said there was a need to create a level playing field

Industry experts attribute the decline to several factors, including dwindling viewership of non-fiction shows across Hindi GECs

Prashant Khanna, Head - Field Operations, Studios, Design & Tech R&D - Sports, Disney Star, tells us how technology has improved

Industry experts expect a potential boost in Adex driven by elections. However, concerns loom over a post-election industry slowdown, which can pick up pace post...

In their submission to TRAI, accessed by e4m, cable operators have sought that the condition for availing 15% more distribution fee only on ensuring 90-95%...

But there is hope for pay TV as India still has 125 million TV-dark homes, Sanjiv Shankar, Joint Secretary, Broadcast, MIB, told e4m

Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti on Thursday said TRAI’s goal is to provide a level playing field to all stakeholders in the industry

Network18’s TV news business recorded a jump of 28% in its revenue in the fourth quarter of FY24

Halting the price hike of TV channels may not hit broadcasters as much as losing out on the viewership could, considering big ad dollars will...

Sources say TRAI has requested broadcasters to not increase prices of TV channels till June this year to avoid any kind of action and reaction...

TRAI, in its CP for National Broadcast Policy, has recommended the idea of multiple rating agencies for broadcast sector. We ask experts if the industry...

Broadcast experts say the policy does not address major challenges such as over-regulation, price controls and interconnection, but instead emphasises on the larger M&E industry...

Rathikant Basu was Executive Chairman of Star India between 1996 and 2001, DG of Doordarshan and MIB Additional Secy from 1993 to 1996; Was Secretary...

Industry experts feel that Pay TV may decline each year but will not go away completely, and while FTA is growing at a decent rate,...

At FICCI Frames, the TRAI chairman shared that the regulator has completed pre-conversation to identify the focus area and is ready with a detailed consultation...

TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti, in a fireside chat with Tata Play CEO Harit Nagpal, said mobile is not replacing TV, but expanding the reach...

Speaking at the 24th edition of FICCI Frames, Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO of Prasar Bharati, said there is a need for a regulatory framework that takes...

In the aftermath of the Zee-Sony merger fallout and the subsequent crashing of its shares, Punit Goenka may have to soon find a partner for...

Reliance Industries and The Walt Disney Company said the media undertaking of Viacom18 will be merged into Star India Private Limited through a court-approved scheme...

Manoranjan Grand paid the highest price, Rs 21.25 crore, for a slot on the platform

Overall, Prasar Bharati has earned Rs 645 crore from 34 channels in the auction so far

According to TRAI’s annual report, advertisement revenue recorded marginal increase of 1.6%

MIB minister Anurag Thakur, who was speaking at an event, cautioned that content regulation requires careful consideration as it calls for a balance between freedom...

Experts say BCCI may suffer from lack of options for cricket rights. However, due to the market being less competitive, the industry may see tech...

Even though Jaju's experience across industries speak for him, not all seems a cakewalk as a host of unfinished tasks lie ahead

Sanjay Jaju has helmed various public service roles across departments and earned several laurels

Major portion of the outlay, Rs 2,960 crore, allocated to broadcasting

Major portion of the outlay, Rs 2,960 crore, allocated to broadcasting

Legal experts say if NCLT allows ZEEL’s plea, it can save the media conglomerate from multiple legal issues and strengthen its standing in the market

Consolidation is the only way forward to survive in the industry that has tech heavyweights like Google India and Meta for competition, say experts

Law experts say implication of merger termination will be more on ZEEL as its promoter is already embroiled in investigative proceedings by SEBI. Sony seems...

Contrary to media speculations suggesting a potential termination of the merger, industry experts indicate that the two parties are actively negotiating a middle ground to...

Guest Column: Sidhhant Agarwal, CEO, SportVot Delves into the Transformative Trends Reshaping Sports Digitization in 2024

In case Sony decides to pull out of the merger with Zee, it may have to pay a termination fee as much as the whole...

Experts say it is not just the smaller number of meters but also the slow pace of installation of these meters that makes the whole...

While pricing changes in the new RIO are seen as a necessity for the broadcast industry battling content costs among other setbacks, some fear that...

The Reference Interconnect Offer (RIO) for Network18 and ZEEL will come into effect on Feb 1, 2024

The mergers of Reliance & Walt Disney India and Zee & Sony are likely to be completed within the first half of this year, according...

Achieving a merger of this scale in 2 months is challenging, considering the complexities involved in obtaining approvals, conducting due diligence & navigating regulatory processes,...

Decline in television consumption and inflationary pressures on FMCG led to a drop in TV advertising revenue, share experts

The I&B Secretary said they have already got a green signal to present it before the Cabinet

The broadcaster’s distribution arm, IndiaCast, has announced a promotion scheme for the DOPs for the newly launched channels

The regulatory body had released a pre-consultation paper on inputs for formulation of "National Broadcasting Policy" on September 21, 2023

The authority has sought written comments from stakeholders by October 23, 2023, and counter comments by November 6, 2023

The ministry issued an advisory after a TV channel featured a person belonging to a banned organisation who made several untoward comments on air

The data will be released every Thursday

A decision on the price at which BARC will provide Respondent Level Data to channels is expected soon

The regulatory body issued the consultation paper on August 8

The network in its notice to bourses said it won't be bidding for RBNL

The company is expected to come up with new offerings in FY24

The programme addresses local issues and has a high relevance across age groups, note experts

Speaking at the 11th CII Big Picture Summit, Vaghela said the TRAI will soon come out with amendments to its new tariff order (NTO) framework

The rules also mandate OTT platforms to carry ratings such as U (universal) or A (adult) The government has framed draft rules for intermediaries and...

One of the key proposals of the amendment is to include broadcasters and DPOs in the purview of the act Amidst talks of a new...

A total of 120,000 new subscribers were added to Pay DTH platforms Pay DTH platforms added 120,000 new subscribers to attain a total active subscriber...

According to a report in Hindustan Times, the statute will define a framework for their self-regulation and address the issues of sensitive content and fake...

Industry leaders say that a hyperlocal approach and digitization of channels will help the industry soar to greater heights this year We finally bid adieu...

All 29 Abu Dhabi T10 matches will be telecast live on Sony Six in English and 27 matches on Sony Ten 3 in Hindi Sony...

Jaipuria, Head- Hindi Mass Entertainment & Kids TV Network, Viacom18, talks about the industry making a comeback in Q3 with a bang after the pandemic...

Looking back at the year when the ministry initiated changes like bringing OTT under its ambit, capping FDI at 26%, amending CTN ACT of 1995,...

Industry leaders opine that television will continue to grow irrespective of the economy and other hurdles since the medium promises reach and viewership like no...

Not really, feel experts who say the industry continues to rely on the data provided by BARC The year 2020 has been one of the...

Guest Column: Abraham Thomas, CEO, Reliance Broadcast Network Limited, shares how pandemic has helped radio broadened its vision in terms of offerings to its listeners,...

Licence will be valid for a period of 20 years from the date of issue The ministry of information and broadcasting (MIB) Wednesday issued amended...

As per TAM AdEx-TV Year Rounder Report 2020, during the festive period, ad volumes on television witnessed double digit growth Year 2020 has been a...

As the year draws to a close, we take a look at the key events of the broadcast industry from NTO 2.0 to the TRP...

MIB has given the company 15 days to remit the payment Direct to home operator Dish TV said in a regulatory filing that it received...

Experts weigh in on the decree to bring OTT content under MIB’s ambit – some alleging censorship while others supporting government oversight Ever since the...

At the CII Big Picture Summit, Neerja Sekhar, Additional Secretary (Broadcasting) & CVO, MIB, said the ministry...

According to Tarun Katial, the ‘implementation code’ flows from the self-regulatory code With Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) refusing to recognise its self-regulatory code,...

Experts believe every sports tournament has its own set of advertisers, and so there is no reason to believe that brands will not spend on...

Subscribers will be able to see these changes across all logins and modules post upgrading their versions BARC India has renamed Impressions'000 as AMA'000 i.e....

In his first interview as IBF chief, Madhavan spoke to Naziya Alvi Rahman, Editor, exchange4media, about a...

Total income jumped to Rs 3886.16 crore compared to 3671 crore in the trailing fiscal Entertainment network Viacom18 has registered an over four-fold increase in...

Industry experts share their thoughts on the government's decision to bring OTT content under the MIB's ambit With the government handing over the control of...

According to industry experts, the official broadcaster has made a revenue of around Rs 250 crore from Hotstar The 13th edition of the Indian Premier...

In a notification dated November 9, the President has approved the order to bring web films, digital news, etc. under I&B ministry headed by Prakash...

As per the BARC data for Week 42, there has been a drop in total weekly insertions by both top advertisers and brands Back on...

Ad revenue and subscribers will make my bones, but competition won't break me - that's the thought which resonates today in the hearts of digitally...

The move follows of reduction in ala carte prices by some of the broadcasters Hathway has announced that it has refreshed its pack offerings during...