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Government prepares DD free dish slot auctions, reigniting debate on artificial scarcity

Government prepares DD free dish slot auctions, reigniting debate on artificial scarcity

  • by Tasmayee Laha Roy
  • January 05, 2026

As the government gears up to auction free-to-air TV slots for FY26, broadcasters revisit concerns around limited capacity and market access


17 regional channels secure free MPEG-4 slots on DD Free Dish under pilot scheme

17 regional channels secure free MPEG-4 slots on DD Free Dish under...

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 02, 2026

Doordarshan’s initiative expands access for regional broadcasters, boosting diversity and reach in India’s free-to-air TV ecosystem


Govt Media Revenues in Flux: DTH Drops, FM Rises, IIMC Soars

Govt Media Revenues in Flux: DTH Drops, FM Rises, IIMC Soars

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 24, 2025

MIB report reveals shifting funding patterns across India’s public and private broadcast ecosystem


DTH vs Broadcasters: Will channel drop boost revenue or trigger churn?

DTH vs Broadcasters: Will channel drop boost revenue or trigger churn?

  • by Team PITCH
  • June 20, 2025

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...


Tata Play-Airtel DTH: Stability for operators but fewer choices for consumers?

Tata Play-Airtel DTH: Stability for operators but fewer choices for consumers?

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • April 04, 2025

Industry heads also opine that with the broadcast landscape evolving rapidly, players need to stay agile to survive


CNN partners with Brandwidth Mediaè to expand digital distribution

CNN partners with Brandwidth Mediaè to expand digital distribution

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 17, 2025

Brandwidth Mediaè will enable publishers and platforms in the South Asia region to access and utilise CNN’s content for digital usage and video on demand


TRAI open house today on Interconnection Regulations & DAS Audit Manual

TRAI open house today on Interconnection Regulations & DAS Audit Manual

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • December 05, 2024

A key issue under consideration is Clause 15(1) of the Interconnection Regulations, 2017, which pertains to the audit requirements for DPOs


DTH operators paid Rs 692 crore to MIB as licensing fee in FY23-24

DTH operators paid Rs 692 crore to MIB as licensing fee in...

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 26, 2024

The fee was paid based on the current rate of 8% of AGR, which means that TRAI's recommendation to lower the licensing fee to 3%...


May take months or years: Legal experts vexed by withdrawal of 2nd broadcasting bill draft

May take months or years: Legal experts vexed by withdrawal of 2nd...

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • August 13, 2024

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...


Dish TV to raise Rs 1000 crore funds

Dish TV to raise Rs 1000 crore funds

  • by Team PITCH
  • July 25, 2024

The company said it is also considering incorporation of a wholly owned subsidiary in India which will infuse Rs 10 lakh towards the share capital


MIB mulling introduction of OTT, DTH regulation bill

MIB mulling introduction of OTT, DTH regulation bill

  • by Team PITCH
  • September 15, 2023

The bill is likely to be addressed after next year's general elections


Unencrypted channels on DD Free Dish promoting piracy?

Unencrypted channels on DD Free Dish promoting piracy?

  • by Aditi Gupta
  • September 13, 2023

Cable operators allege that unregistered local players in rural areas are illegally taking unencrypted feed from DD Free Dish and providing it to customers, which...


Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) partners with Airtel DTH

Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) partners with Airtel DTH

  • by Team PITCH
  • February 13, 2021

Launches Aakash Paathshala to Help Students with Career-Related Issues akash Educational Services Limited (AESL), the national leader in test preparatory services in partnership with Airtel...


Pay DTH active subscriber base has 70.70 million in Jul-Sep quarter: TRAI

Pay DTH active subscriber base has 70.70 million in Jul-Sep quarter: TRAI

  • by Team PITCH
  • January 22, 2021

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...


2020: A peep into TRAI's regulatory manoeuvres

2020: A peep into TRAI's regulatory manoeuvres

  • by Javed Farooqui
  • January 11, 2021

From announcing NTO 2.0 to launching channel selector apps, TRAI had a rather eventful year On 1st January 2020, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India...


2020: A mixed bag for Cable & DTH industry

2020: A mixed bag for Cable & DTH industry

  • by Sonam Saini
  • January 05, 2021

As the pandemic struck, while many got new connections to make stay at home enjoyable, there were others who opted for disconnection as they moved...


MIB directs DTH players to clear dues to get fresh licence

MIB directs DTH players to clear dues to get fresh licence

  • by Javed Farooqui
  • December 31, 2020

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...


Airtel and Vedantu come together to bring education on home TV screens

Airtel and Vedantu come together to bring education on home TV screens

  • by Team PITCH
  • November 24, 2020

Under the partnership, two dedicated DTH channels – Vedantu Masterclasses – will be available to Airtel Digital TV customers Airtel Digital TV, the DTH arm...


Airtel Digital TV launches Exclusive CuriosityStream Channel

Airtel Digital TV launches Exclusive CuriosityStream Channel

  • by pitchteam
  • April 03, 2020

In an industry first, over 16 million DTH customers of Airtel can now enjoy award-winning factual entertainment from CuriosityStream over the Free to Air TV...


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