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Prasar Bharati may revise DD Free Dish auction rules as collections fall, slots go vacant
Prasar Bharati may revise DD Free Dish auction rules as collections fall, slots go vacant

Annual MPEG-2 auction collections have plunged from Rs 1,157 crore to Rs 642 crore in about two years. The public broadcaster is assessing market cond...

MIB draws regulatory line between OTT and TV broadcasting in AIDCF-Waves dispute
MIB draws regulatory line between OTT and TV broadcasting in AIDCF-Waves dispute

A key argument in the ministry’s reply is that the operation of an OTT platform does not involve uplinking or downlinking television signals

MeitY says no to D2M device mandate, raising questions over mobile broadcasting adoption
MeitY says no to D2M device mandate, raising questions over mobile broadcasting adoption

D2M will have to compete with established distribution and streaming technologies, including mobile broadband, connected television and over-the-top p...

Prasar Bharati invites bids to appoint agency for e-auctions of DD Free Dish slots
Prasar Bharati invites bids to appoint agency for e-auctions of DD Free Dish slots

The tender has an estimated value of ₹32 lakh, including taxes, with the bid opening scheduled for October 22

Linear TV is among WAVES OTT’s top genres amid cable tussle: Gaurav Dwivedi
Linear TV is among WAVES OTT’s top genres amid cable tussle: Gaurav Dwivedi

According to the Prasar Bharati CEO, the transformation was not limited to the public broadcaster or WAVES, but reflected a broader restructuring of t...

Sports rights in flux: Prasar Bharati CEO Gaurav Dwivedi on the big-ticket bidding war
Sports rights in flux: Prasar Bharati CEO Gaurav Dwivedi on the big-ticket bidding war

Dwivedi confirmed that Prasar Bharati is developing the D2M Broadcasting RFP, with preparations advancing for its release in October. e4m reported the...

D2M broadcasting RFP likely in a month
D2M broadcasting RFP likely in a month

Industry executives seek clarity on commercial models, investment commitments and deployment timelines, as repeated delays in the RFP have prolonged u...

Indian diaspora is dying to connect with India: Prasoon Joshi, Prasar Bharati Chairman
Indian diaspora is dying to connect with India: Prasoon Joshi, Prasar Bharati Chairman

Joshi said Prasar Bharati needed to accelerate its adoption of technology and reach younger generations while maintaining a balance between entertainm...

Prasar Bharati seeks global telco partners to monetise WAVES OTT, targets Indian diaspora
Prasar Bharati seeks global telco partners to monetise WAVES OTT, targets Indian diaspora

The public broadcaster has outlined plans to appoint one or more partners for the international distribution and monetisation of WAVES

Prasar Bharati to hold DD Free Dish MPEG-4 auction on Sep 24
Prasar Bharati to hold DD Free Dish MPEG-4 auction on Sep 24

The starting bid for a G1 slot is ₹39.83 lakh, the highest among the five categories, while G2 has a starting bid of ₹36.40 lakh

Prasar Bharati opens doors to AI startups for WAVES, Doordarshan and Akashvani content
Prasar Bharati opens doors to AI startups for WAVES, Doordarshan and Akashvani content

One of the more significant elements of the proposed framework is the creation of a dedicated category for AI avatars, digital humans and virtual pres...

AAAI’s BARC pick sparks debate: Should Srinivasan Swamy take on yet another key role?
AAAI’s BARC pick sparks debate: Should Srinivasan Swamy take on yet another key role?

Industry questions whether Srinivasan Swamy can take on another major responsibility, while calls grow for a younger, agile agency leader with a deep...

Prasar Bharati’s OTT push: WAVES spending jumps to Rs 258 cr in FY25 from Rs 1.85 cr
Prasar Bharati’s OTT push: WAVES spending jumps to Rs 258 cr in FY25 from Rs 1.85 cr

Payments to artists and professionals rose from Rs 28.43 crore to Rs 43.57 crore

Lower ad revenue, reduced grants push Prasar Bharati to Rs 573 crore FY25 deficit
Lower ad revenue, reduced grants push Prasar Bharati to Rs 573 crore FY25 deficit

The largest decline came from sales and services, which include commercial revenue generated by All India Radio and Doordarshan as well as income from...

DD Free Dish: Parl panel pushes built-in satellite tuners for phasing out set-top boxes
DD Free Dish: Parl panel pushes built-in satellite tuners for phasing out set-top boxes

Parliamentary panel seeks measurable outcomes on rollout, says compliance deadlines should not keep shifting as MIB aims to expand reach of free DTH p...

No editorial bias grievances against Prasar Bharati: MIB
No editorial bias grievances against Prasar Bharati: MIB

However, the govt stated that 7 complaints relating to appointments had been received against the pubcaster from applicants

Prasoon Joshi named Jury Chair for third edition of e4m Do Good Awards
Prasoon Joshi named Jury Chair for third edition of e4m Do Good Awards

The awards celebrate agencies, brands, organizations and non-profits driving significant transformations through purpose-driven campaigns

TDSAT expands WAVES OTT case, impleads 64 broadcasters
TDSAT expands WAVES OTT case, impleads 64 broadcasters

The impleaded entities include several of India's leading television networks, such as Zee Media, TV Today Network, ABP Network, Republic Media, Netwo...

Prasar Bharati launches AI training drive to boost newsroom and broadcast efficiency
Prasar Bharati launches AI training drive to boost newsroom and broadcast efficiency

The curriculum indicates that Prasar Bharati intends to embed AI across several core functions rather than limiting its use to administrative tasks

Leadership Timeline
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Prasoon Joshi — Chairman (appointment)

Prasoon Joshi discusses the international ambitions of Prasar Bharati's WAVES OTT platform.

Jan 2025

Gaurav Dwivedi — CEO (appointment)

Appointment of Gaurav Dwivedi as CEO of Prasar Bharati.

Oct 2023

Gaurav Dwivedi — CEO (appointment)

Gaurav Dwivedi discusses the future strategies of Prasar Bharati in an interview.

Campaigns, Awards & Events
WAVES OTT Global Expansion
Oct 2023
Prasar Bharati seeks global telco partners to monetise WAVES OTT, targeting the Indian diaspora.
AI Insights
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  • Revenue Decline in DD Free Dish. Prasar Bharati's annual MPEG-2 auction collections have decreased from Rs 1,157 crore to Rs 642 crore in two years, prompting a review of auction rules.
  • Focus on International Expansion. The company is looking to partner with global telecom companies to monetize its WAVES OTT platform, targeting the Indian diaspora for international distribution.
  • Technological Adaptation. Prasar Bharati is emphasizing the need to adopt new technologies to engage younger audiences while balancing entertainment with cultural responsibility.
  • Upcoming DD Free Dish Auction. The next DD Free Dish MPEG-4 auction is scheduled for September 24, with significant starting bids for various slots, indicating ongoing interest in the service.
  • D2M Broadcasting RFP Development. Prasar Bharati is preparing to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for D2M broadcasting, with industry executives seeking clarity on commercial models and timelines.
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DD Free Dish auction collections have fallen from Rs 1,157 crore to Rs 642 crore over the past two years.
The next DD Free Dish MPEG-4 auction is scheduled for September 24.
Prasar Bharati is seeking global telecom partners to monetize WAVES OTT, focusing on reaching the Indian diaspora.
Prasar Bharati aims to accelerate technology adoption to connect with younger generations while maintaining cultural responsibility.
The D2M broadcasting RFP is expected to be released in October.
AI-assisted summary, reviewed by our newsroom
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Prasar Bharati is actively revising its auction rules for DD Free Dish due to a significant drop in revenue, with plans for an upcoming auction cycle in January 2027. The company is also seeking global partnerships to enhance the monetization of its WAVES OTT platform, aiming to connect with the Indian diaspora while adapting to technological advancements.

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