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The order comes nearly 17 years after the MIB terminated the Haryana-based broadcaster's FM radio licence
Among the other winners are Entertainment Network (India) Ltd, TV Today Network, Pocket FM and The Malayala Manorama
The awards aim to celebrate the voices, ideas and audio storytelling that continue to redefine the radio and audio landscape
Narayanan noted that despite reform recommendations made by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India nearly eight months ago, implementation has remained elusive
The company said applications for surrender of the licences are being submitted to the ministry, with operations expected to cease by June 15, 2026
Notably, the Advertising Standards Council of India does not track radio advertising, creating a gap in oversight
The pubcaster has introduced revenue sharing, sponsored and gratis models to boost monetisation opportunities across 50 clusters nationwide
Industry leaders say radio’s core structure remains unchanged, with most ads still under 60 seconds. Longer formats are emerging via content integrations and select categories, but not at scale
According to a news report, the government has revealed the figure in an RTI reply
While real estate was the largest advertising category on radio last year at Rs 393 crore, auto sector’s ad spends on radio rose 13 per cent in 2025 to Rs 299 crore
According to the Pitch-Madison Advertising Report 2026, Q3 emerged as the strongest growth driver, with revenues rising 9% to Rs 622 crore
According to the dentsu-e4m report, radio’s AdEx stood at ₹1,501 crore in 2025 with its market share halving to 1% from 2% in 2024
Archana Kapoor, Founder of SMART and The Radio Festival, shares insights on radio as critical infrastructure in the age of AI, roadmap for the future and more
Guest Column: On World Radio Day, Nitin Singhal, Managing Director at Sinch, reflects on radio’s legacy of trust and scale—and how its spirit lives on in today’s digital age
The theme for World Radio Day 2026 is ‘Radio and Artificial Intelligence: AI is a tool, not a voice’
The Q3FY26 performance of key players indicates that the industry remains relevant, even as it is compelled to evolve its business model at an unprecedented pace
The company has fully redeemed its non-convertible, non-cumulative redeemable preference shares
As per a TRAI report, the sector’s ad revenue increased by over 2% compared to a nearly 15% growth in FY24
On the audience front, 2026 is widely seen as a potential inflection point, subject to the rollout of digital broadcasting reforms
Abraham Thomas, CEO of Radio City, describes 2025 as the year Indian media shifted from unchecked expansion to disciplined, outcome-led growth anchored in regional relevance and accountability
HT Media stated that the radio stations were no longer financially or strategically viable
While TRAI’s policy strikes a visionary note, broadcasters are wary that without realistic pricing, receiver access, and government support, the music may never reach the masses
TRAI has recommended conducting auctions to facilitate the rollout of digital radio services in four ‘A+’ and nine ‘A’ category cities
Industry heads assert that while the govt's moves are welcome, they are expecting timely implementation along with support like guaranteed government advertising
Reserve prices for FM channel auctions are set at Rs. 0.83 crore for Bilaspur, Rs. 1.20 crore for Rourkela, Rs. 0.97 crore for Rudrapur, and Rs. 3.75 lakh for Category ‘E’ cities
DB Corp, Malayala Manorama, Mathrubhumi and other networks expand aggressively in Tier-2/3 India as rural demand and FM reach outpace cities
Quarterly results of radio companies have signalled the deep stress on revenues and profitability
Launched on October 3, 2014, Mann Ki Baat is primarily broadcast on Akashvani (All India Radio), which airs the programme live across its national and regional networks
Radio Advertising segment remained subdued, mainly due to the high base effect from Q1FY25, which saw a one-time boost from political advertising during the general elections last year
BIG OOH (formerly BIG Street) is strategically curated to maximise brand visibility through expansive placements across high-visibility areas
Revenue from operations is at Rs 49 crore, down 17% from previous quarter and nearly 10% lower than the year-ago quarter
Prashant Panday, former Managing Director & CEO of Radio Mirchi, is celebrating his birthday today
Ameen Sayani, who passed away on February 20, 2024, left behind an indelible mark on Indian broadcasting history
Guest Column: Abe Thomas, CEO, BIG FM, writes on how the radio industry has grown into a dynamic, integrated multimedia ecosystem
Ashish Chauhan, MD & CEO of National Stock Exchange, was speaking in a podcast with Kailash Adhikari, MD, Sri Adhikari Brothers
Here are some special moments from the e4m Golden Mikes Conference & Awards 2025 held in Mumbai on May 28
Radio players attribute this to reasons like diversifying from a traditional set-up to multimedia entertainment enterprise & creating deeper audience engagement via content optimization and more
The other key winners are Big FM, HT - Fever FM, Radio City, Club FM, Dabur India, Ultratech Cement, The Muthoot Group and Gulf Oil
This impressive win included 15 gold metals, 21 Silver, and 9 Bronze awards across various categories,
The radio station bagged 5 gold metals, 10 silver metals and 8 bronze metals across categories
Speaking at e4m Golden Mikes 2025, Josy Paul, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of BBDO India, said that good radio advertising isn’t an interruption but a performance
Known as the 'giant of East Midlands radio', John Peters was a commercial radio presenter for 50 years
Nisha Narayanan, Director & COO of RED FM and Magic FM, celebrates her birthday today
The radio and audio conference will be followed by the e4m Golden Mikes 2025 Awards
BIG Live connects users with engaging, category-specific content while offering high-value ad opportunities, the company said
Earlier The NCLAT principal bench & NCLT Mumbai Bench had approved the resolution plan submitted by Sapphire Media Limited
Saxena brings over three decades of experience in media advertising sales to his new role
Kukian, the CEO of Radio City, discusses the network's revenue growth through digital transformation, key initiatives and expansion into the creator economy
Industry players share radio jockeys have placed themselves as diversified creators in a crowded media space to keep radio brands culturally relevant
From AI jockeys to streaming radio content online, most radio stations have switched to a digital-first approach, also expanding the advertisers pool
While replying to concerns raised by Kesineni Sivanath, Murugan mentioned that as of 27th March 2025, the Government has sanctioned 532 Community Radio Stations across the country
He is known as the man who has been shaping the city’s airwaves for over four decades.
While some players have welcomed the recommendations, others have said critical areas overlooked like the absence of incorporation of FM radios on smartphones
Industry players say urban markets will see a surge in radio ad revenue as it continues to be an adaptable, multi-platform advertising solution and a crucial player, especially in regional markets
The proposed sale of FM Radio Broadcasting Operations of the company, comprises three FM radio stations in Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata under the frequency 104.8 FM
The Pitch-Madison Advertising Report 2025 reported that radio’s growth had slowed down in the recent year but has been able to maintain its share
The company’s digital revenues stand at Rs 15.4 crore in Q3FY25, constituting 26% of radio revenues, up from 13.4% in Q3 FY24
The network comprises three FM radio stations in Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata under the frequency 104.8 FM
The industry gears up for the year buoyed by the highs and lows of 2024. Top players see audience-centric tactics and digital transformation on the 2025 horizon
The Services & Auto sectors retained their top two positions, with 30% and 20% of ad volumes respectively, during Jan-Sept 2024 over Jan-Sept 2023
Indian diaspora around the world will benefit from this initiative, said Rathore
As compared to Phase II, which had 70 applicants, Phase III has drawn only 20 players
Pocket FM teams up with Sneha Khanwalkar & SoundCake for a first-of-its-kind initiative, shaping the audio series platforms’ sonic identity
MIB Secretary Sanjay Jaju has said that 20 companies have shown interest in participating in upcoming FM radio spectrum auctions
This measure will provide immediate revenue benefits to radio operators in new cities, encouraging them to begin operations promptly.
Radio Mirchi's Entertainment Network Ltd has said that increase in revenue driven by growth in Digital and Non-FCT segments
According to TRAI, digital radio broadcasting can provide new opportunities to radio broadcasters and value-added-services to listeners
The government has approved a central sector scheme to promote growth of community radio
As per stakeholders, the government's plan to expand into tier cities and towns lacks commercial feasibility; steep licence fee and lack of audience are other impediments
Anil Ambani, after Adani, is the other 'A' in India's index. Rally in Reliance Power and Reliance Infra picks up as markets give a thumbs up to the news of the companies becoming debt free
LIC, Maruti Suzuki and Reliance Retail among top advertisers on radio in H1’24, shows a TAM AdEx report for Jan – June 2024
Guest Column: N Dilip Venkatraman, Business Head - Media & Entertainment, Tech Mahindra, exploring the audio revolution and its impact
Permission holders in uncovered new cities of North Eastern states, J&K, and island territories will get a concessional rate of 2% annual fee for the first 3 years of the 15-year licence period
Industry experts share their hopes for community radio as a medium that will bridge communication gap and give a voice to local communities, shaping India’s media landscape in the years to come
MIB said that the move will lead to more employment opportunities, boost local dialect and culture, and drive ‘vocal for local’ initiatives
The campaign spotlighted the unfulfilled promises and neglected projects across Kerala, drawing attention to the unfinished work left dormant due to administrative inaction
As per a report, in a recent earnings call ENIL CEO spoke of the integration of Gaana in December 2023
The venture is set to premiere on 19th July at 7:00 PM exclusively on Club FM Radio
According to a report by TAM AdEx, more than 2.5k advertisers and 3.3k brands were exclusively present on radio in Jan-Mar 2024
At e4m Golden Mikes - Radio & Audio Conference, industry experts deliberated on the ‘Evolution of audio content: From Radio to Podcasts’
At e4m Golden Mikes Radio & Audio Conference, Radio Mirchi’s Jeeturaaj, Big FM’s Vrajesh Hirjee, Fever FM’s RJ Rahul and Radio City’s Ginnie Mahajan discussed the persona of RJs as influencers
At exchange4media Golden Mikes - Radio & Audio Conference 2024, industry experts discussed ‘The Power of Sound: Leveraging Audio to Build and Strengthen Brands’
The e4m Golden Mikes Awards and Conference was a celebration of exceptional and innovative excellence in the Radio & Audio industry
At the e4m Golden Mikes Radio & Audio Conference 2024, BIG FM’s Abe Thomas and Fever Network’s Ramesh Menon shared insights on ‘The roadmap ahead for radio in the digital era’
At e4m Golden Mikes Radio & Audio Conference 2024, Shashi Sinha, IPG Mediabrands CEO, shared industry insights as he recalled his associations with Geetmala’s Ameen Sayani & Amul’s Dr Verghese Kurien
The radio channel also bagged a bronze metal for its podcast ‘Nothing But The Truth’
The other winners in the category are RJ Ginnie Mahajan, RJ Jeeturaaj, RJ Annu Kapoor, RJ Aishappath Adhishh, RJ Agni and RJ Firoz
The radio channel bagged 10 golds, 14 silver, 10 bronze metals across categories
The radio channel won 10 golds, 13 silver and 12 bronze metals across categories for their exemplary work
The radio channel won 9 golds, 14 silver and 6 bronze metals across categories
The other key winners include Aaj Tak Radio, Fever FM, Big FM, Music Broadcast Limited, Gulf Oil, Bank of Baroda and Axis Bank
The awards will honour winners in four major categories- Radio, Podcast/Audio Series, Audio Books and Excellence, which are further divided into several sub-categories
As per the plan, Sapphire Media Limited will pay Rs. 261 crores to secured and operational creditors as against the total claims of Rs. 947.5 crore
The hyperlocal nature of radio allows real estate players to target specific geographic areas, reach potential buyers or renters, shared players from both industries
Experts cite lack of measurement, lower ad rates and strong competition from OTT platforms as some of the factors muting the growth
According to a recent TAM report, more than 10K advertisers were present on the radio medium in 2023
Archana Kapoor, founder of Radio Mewat & The Radio Festival, remembers how Ameen Sayani's Binaca Geetmala wasn't just a source of music but a steadfast companion for listeners
Nisha Narayanan, Director and COO, Red FM and Magic FM, pays tribute to Ameen Sayani and the rich legacy he leaves behind
Shashi Sinha, CEO of IPG Mediabrands, India, who had worked with Ameen Sayani for over six years on ‘Binaca Geetmala’, shares his memories of the iconic radio presenter
Ameen Sayani gained immense fame as a host in Hindi with the popular radio show 'Geetmala'
In 2023, Radio’s AdEx grew by 12%, maintained its market share of 2.3%, and, rang up ad spends of Rs. 2,272 crore
Ramesh Menon, CEO, Fever FM, writes on the inspiration behind recalibration of Fever FM
In its Q3 2024 results, Entertainment Network (India) Ltd. posted Rs 140 crore in total revenue, reporting a growth of 21% YoY
As we reflect on the historical contributions of radio, we recognize its enduring impact on gender equality and the vital role it continues to play in shaping our society
At the Radio Festival 2024, industry players discussed the changing representation of women in leadership roles in the radio industry
A growing preference for music streaming, podcasts and personalized content on smart devices is enabling radio advertisers with more insights and precise targeting opportunities
The study by Toluna mentions that 80% of respondents claim that they regularly listen to radio
On World Radio Day, industry players share with e4m that radio can bring in a surprise element to keep the GenZ hooked
Guest Column: Community Radio Stations have transformed into hubs of mobilization, communication and cultural celebration, writes Archana Kapoor, Founder Director of The Radio Festival
The radio channel’s revenue touched Rs 60.4 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2023
The rebranding initiative is designed to position itself as a youth-centered content network, transcending its traditional radio identity, the company said
Some reports later said that the message put out by the company on social media was a marketing gimmick
Top players from the radio sector look back at the many wins of the year and speak about uniting as an industry to tackle common challenges for a fine-tuned future ahead
RJ Megha and RJ Dnyaneshwari spoke to e4m about the new show and the evolving creative space in radio
The I&B Secretary said they have already got a green signal to present it before the Cabinet
Leading FM radio players talk about changing advertiser demands, innovative IPs, ad cost challenges and more as they look forward to the festive season
The new rates, approved by the ministry in the month of September 2023, includes a 43 per cent increase in base rate
It is deployed to provide audio service in drive-in movie theatres, amusement parks, business premises, residential complexes etc
The authority has also recommended delinking annual licence fee of a FM radio channel from NOTEF
Harrish M Bhatia, ex-President (Media/Entertainment & Consumer Durables) at DB Corp explores the essential steps that can propel private FM radio into the forefront of Indian media
The company has achieved EBITDA of Rs 19 crore during the quarter, a growth of 59% YoY
Industry heads shared how their radio budgets are channelised strategically to multiply advertising revenues
CEO of Radio City, Kukian spoke to e4m about the company’s performance in 2023, speculations for 2024, advertising revenue, market expansion plans and more
120 community radio stations added in the last 2 years, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting has said
The upcoming festive season and a host of cricket events set to give the sector’s ad volumes a much-needed push, say industry heads
As per TAM AdEx quarterly report, 3.9k exclusive brands advertised in radio in 2023 with LIC leading the list
The choreographer was joined by Radio City’s RJ Archana who grooved to the tunes of the new jingle
The campaign is in collaboration with India Vision Foundation
Reduction of data lag, web-based dashboard and cross screen access are some of the features of the new system
In the latest episode of The Kapil Sharma Show, the comedian introduced RJ Jeeturaaj as the winner of three Golden Mikes Awards
Popular Radio Jockey Ginnie from Delhi has won the ‘RJ of the Year’ award
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