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In a statement issued from his office, Chandra said he had not personally borrowed money from the lenders and had acted only as a personal guarantor for loans raised by Essel Group companies
Meanwhile, Disney’s other major Indian media investment, Tata Play, has continued to face financial pressure
The order clears way for implementation of the repayment plan under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
The investment question is becoming more difficult because the television market itself faces structural pressure
MIB has approached TAM and Chrome DM seeking their support and capabilities for CTV measurement, according to people familiar with the development
Dr. Sandeep Goyal compares KBC and Bigg Boss as contrasting television success stories, arguing that while KBC has evolved with its audience, Bigg Boss must reinvent itself to remain relevant
From sponsored programming on Doordarshan and ‘Commander’ on Zee TV to SAB TV and Janmat, Markand Adhikari’s journey mirrors the evolution of Indian broadcasting
The advisory comes days after the ministry issued a separate direction to private satellite television channels to carry an anti-drug disclaimer during their programming
Brands aren't abandoning TV and top channels are selling out, but without fresh GRPs, broadcasters are negotiating harder on rates, inventory and integrations as the festive quarter gets underway
The tribunal directed Jagat Gouri Cable Net to return the 194 STBs in good and working condition within two months of the judgment
Guest Column: Dr. Sandeep Goyal decodes why KBC’s new theme line is not an advertising message but a product repositioning
NDTV CEO and Editor-in-Chief Rahul Kanwal says Prannoy Roy, Aroon Purie and Raghav Bahl are examples of media builders
e4m was the first to report about the ministry's decision to remove the cap
Food and beverages emerged as the largest advertising sector on television during the seven-month period, accounting for 23% of total ad volumes
Sweta Singh has been associated with the Aaj Tak group for nearly two decades and has worked across multiple genres of television journalism
Following Thursday's high-level govt meeting on the prolonged ratings impasse, the industry is yet to receive any fresh direction from the ministry
MIB has specifically referred to general entertainment and non-news programmes, bringing a wide range of TV content within the scope of the public-awareness initiative
A look at veteran journalist Navika Kumar’s three-decade journey in Indian television news, from political interviews to prime-time debates and editorial leadership
The meeting, attended by I&B Secretary and senior government officials, discussed at length the outstanding issues surrounding BARC's compliance with the TRP 2026 policy
The migration of Skyline from DEN Networks to Kerala Communicators Cable Ltd was another central issue in the case
CEO and Editor-in-Chief Rahul Kanwal told e4m the network is applying a 360-degree multimedia approach spanning television, YouTube, digital and social media
In his first big interview since taking charge as CEO & Editor-in-Chief, Kanwal outlined a blueprint for rebuilding NDTV as a trusted, globally relevant and financially viable multimedia organisation
Guest Column: Karan Taurani, EVP at Elara Capital, says removing the 12-minute-per-hour TV advertising cap is directionally positive, but estimates it could increase industry ad revenue by just ~1–3%
Rahul Kanwal, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of NDTV, discusses editorial independence, public trust, TV revenues and rebuilding NDTV’s brand under corporate ownership
The removal of the cap also creates a potential downside for advertisers: commercial clutter could dilute the impact of individual campaigns
The name and logo were revealed on Independence Day through a rendition of Tamizh Thai Vaazhthu performed by children
The I&B Minister's 'Chanakya-like' approach focuses on BARC’s core regulatory and technical issues, rather than letting competing industry bodies fight among themselves, say industry executives
One of the key arguments underpinning the government's decision is the difference in regulatory treatment between television and digital media
In its statement to e4m, IBDF said it had been relentlessly following up with the government on the issue, making sustained representations on behalf of broadcasters
The development comes after e4m reported that Swamy had been nominated and elected by the AAAI board to replace Shashi Sinha on the BARC board
However, industry executives said scrapping the ad cap will only partly ease the sector’s concerns. The bigger issue is the restoration of BARC television ratings
The decision was communicated by I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to an NBF delegation that met him today, e4m has learnt
SAT also placed considerable emphasis on the fact that the proposed fundraise had received approval from a substantial majority of public shareholders
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and PTC had approached the court seeking a halt to GTC Punjabi’s re-transmission of the SGPC feed
The tribunal stayed the operative effect of SEBI's July 31 order against the company and permitted ZEEL to move ahead with the proposed fundraise
The order provides a narrow but significant window for Zee to pursue its capital-raising plan while leaving the substantive SEBI order largely intact
Advertisers are seeking stronger audience proof, customised integrations and performance-linked deals, making broadcasters work harder to sell spot inventory
The bench sought to understand why the regulator had chosen a specific two-month period for the company's debarment and whether there was a rationale behind the duration
The company’s consolidated revenue from operations stood at Rs 265.83 crore in the April-June quarter, down from Rs 329.36 crore in the year-ago period
Dr Subhash Chandra, Chairman of Essel Group, was speaking at the launch of Zee Media’s Hindi news brand, Zee Bharat, that coincided with International Youth Day
The largest decline came from sales and services, which include commercial revenue generated by All India Radio and Doordarshan as well as income from the broadcaster's DTH operations
The IPL has trained marketers to think in terms of enormous reach, high-frequency exposure and entertainment-led engagement. Test cricket offers none of those guarantees
Guest Column: Partho Dasgupta, Managing Partner, Thoth Advisors and ex CEO, BARC India, asks, “How did the giants of the Indian media landscape manage to completely bankrupt their own credibility?”
According to media reports, Paramount is offering theater operators a three-year agreement under which the company will promise to release at least 30 films annually
Exclusive TAM data accessed by e4m shows July 2026 recorded News TV's weakest advertising volumes in four years, with the genre's share of total TV advertising slipping to 9%
Gaurav Banerjee, who also chairs the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India, declined to comment on ratings trends in his capacity as the industry body's chairman
They will oversee the newsroom, reporters, anchors, guest relations, digital teams, and all other editorial functions
According to a report by TAM Sports, the top five advertisers together accounted for 55% of total advertising volumes in 2026, compared with 48% in the previous tournament
Parliamentary panel seeks measurable outcomes on rollout, says compliance deadlines should not keep shifting as MIB aims to expand reach of free DTH platform
Warner Bros. Discovery reported $8.7 bn in second-quarter revenue as advtg fell 22% & content revenue declined 26%, while its streaming biz continued to grow with adjusted EBITDA jumping 63% ex-FX
Stakeholders also discussed broader ease-of-doing-business reforms for India's evolving media and entertainment ecosystem
The company reported consolidated revenue from operations of ₹206.22 crore for the first quarter of FY27, while total income stood at ₹212.66 crore
The rights are for Serie A, Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana for India and the subcontinent
Ellison’s remarks came as a federal judge scheduled a March 2027 trial to hear antitrust challenges to the merger
Broadcasters have consistently argued that the regulatory framework wrongly treats residential subscribers and commercial establishments alike for pricing purposes
In a note, addressed to I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Chrome DM Founder and CEO Pankaj Krishna argued that India's existing TV audience measurement architecture has become "obsolete and impractical"
The action follows a complaint supported by electronic evidence that was submitted to the Madhya Pradesh Police after an investigation into the alleged unauthorized retransmission of JioStar channels
The complaints allege that the operators were using consumer Direct-to-Home (DTH) set-top boxes to obtain television signals
In this freewheeling conversation, Avinash Kaul spoke about his book 'The Next Mountain', the changing media landscape, his leadership philosophy, and much more
Z has said that the company firmly believes that the order from SEBI has no direct bearing on the fund-raising exercise
Beyond television, Sinha has built a significant digital presence through YouTube and social media
While traditional television continued to command substantial advertiser interest, Connected TV emerged as the more diversified advertising platform during the tournament
Z will issue 24,94,85,563 warrants to the promoter group entity on a preferential basis; promoters to invest Rs 3,143.5 cr in company, elevating total promoter shareholding to 23.79%
Company tells stock exchanges non-compliance was beyond its control; says regulatory and shareholder hurdles prevented it from meeting minimum board strength
e4m had first reported that the Ministry was inclined to allow BARC to resume ratings while the formal renewal process continued
The government is preparing detailed report on industry feedback; calibrated changes may ease revenue pressure while retaining consumer safeguards
As NDTV's Chief Revenue Officer celebrates his birthday, e4m looks back at a career spanning Disney, Times Network, B4U and a D2C venture along the way
Kunal Majumder, Asia-Pacific Program Coordinator of CPJ, writes about the need for newsrooms to take journalist safety seriously amid rising risks on the ground
As Bloomberg Media's Managing Director for APAC Media Sales & Marketing celebrates her birthday, a look back at a career built on driving revenue and building brands across Asia
Senior television industry executives told e4m that the withdrawal was driven by a combination of legal setbacks and increasing industry pressure to restore certainty to the TV measurement ecosystem
The federation reserves liberty to file a fresh writ petition on the same or similar cause of action
Dr. Subhash Chandra shared the message on social media following the turban-tying ceremony performed on July 26, 2026
Media leader Avinash Kaul speaks to e4m about his book The Next Mountain, the highs and lows of his life, his professional journey, and more
Cable industry is likely to not pursue further legal remedies after Kerala HC vacated the stay on releasing the ratings without landing page data
According to media reports, the delay follows lawsuits filed by 12 US states and the Writers Guild of America, which contend that the merger would reduce competition in the media industry
While vacating the interim protection granted earlier this year, the court observed that the methodology adopted for measuring television ratings falls squarely within the government's policy domain
The clarification comes amid growing uncertainty in the broadcasting industry following the suspension of television ratings after the rollout of the new policy
Some executives also raised concerns over the reliability of broadcaster disclosures, which form a key part of the compliance framework
As per reports, California and 11 other US states have challenged the proposed $110 billion merger
The decision removes the interim roadblock that had kept the provision in abeyance since May 22 and marks a significant victory for the Centre and BARC
According to the advertisers' body, a calibrated increase would improve broadcasters' revenue prospects without materially affecting the consumer viewing experience
Police officials told e4m that the matter is being treated as a case of copyright infringement carried out through unauthorised app-based distribution of pay-TV content
With the clearance from the European Commission, bodies and governments representing 65 jurisdictions have either cleared the transaction or chosen not to challenge
This letter comes at a time when the MIB is fighting a legal battle in Kerala High Court on the interim stay to proviso Clause 5.4.1 of the TV Ratings Policy 2026 pertaining to landing pages
The statement provides greater clarity on the government's transition strategy, an issue that has been closely watched by broadcasters after the publication of the draft rules
The total income increased to Rs 120 cr, compared to Rs 112.6 cr in the corresponding quarter last year
AIDCF stated that removing landing page data effectively removes any commercial incentive to advertise on or through landing page, even though the policy permits it to continue as a marketing tool
As per reports, Australia’s Network Ten is in talks to transfer production of its news bulletins to a rival television network
Industry experts say suspension of weekly television ratings disrupts commissioning, scheduling and content decisions, forcing broadcasters to depend on experience rather than data
The FIFA tournament has shown that football in India is no longer confined to a few states or a niche audience
The accused streamed live television channels, movies, JioStar Originals and other copyrighted content belonging to JioStar and multiple content owners without authorization
Parliament has also turned its attention to the government's proposed Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026
JioHotstar recorded an average of 530 million monthly active users during the quarter, representing 15% year-on-year growth
The complaint alleges that the operator was retransmitting JioStar's television channels without authorization
Guest Column: Dr. Rabindra Narayan, Founder & MD, GTC Network, in a note to MIB Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, writes that there is a need to end mandatory satellite-only regime for TV channel delivery
Guest Column: Dr. Rabindra Narayan, Founder & MD, GTC Network, writes a note to MIB Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on why India needs a unified, census-based, tamper-proof content rating system
Among the proposals being discussed are differentiated advertising norms for different channel genres, revised thresholds or a more flexible framework
In a tribute to Late Nand Kishore Goenka, Subhash Chandra writes how his father’s values and wisdom has shaped generations
Dr Annurag Batra on why India needs one measurement currency, why India's marketers should be the principal custodians of audience measurement, and more
The auction will allocate vacant MPEG-4 slots for the period August 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027
He was cremated with Vedic rites at the Goenka Garden in Agroha Dham
The 2026 Commonwealth Games will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2, 2026, and will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network channels and streamed live on Sony
The family has announced the establishment of Shri Nand Kishore Goenka University in Agroha, Hisar with an investment of nearly Rs 100 crore
Tribunal rules broadcaster continued to benefit from channel placement after expiry of written agreement; awards 9% interest instead of claimed 24%
As JioStar Vice-Chairman, Uday Shankar, turns a year older, a look back at his stellar three-decade media journey
The proposed university aims to carry forward Shri Nand Kishore Goenka's legacy of education, service and nation-building
The media company posted consolidated operating revenue of Rs 516 crore in the first quarter of FY27, compared with Rs 468 crore in the corresponding period last year
On his birthday, we celebrate not only a seasoned journalist but also a creative mind who continues to push the boundaries of news, documentaries and digital content
Guest Column: Mohit Mehra, Founder, MCode Ventures, explores why the next broadcast playbook will be written around fan experiences
The impleaded entities include several of India's leading television networks, such as Zee Media, TV Today Network, ABP Network, Republic Media, Network18, Bennett Coleman & Co among others
California and 11 other states in the US have filed suit seeking preliminary injunction
The Kerala High Court disclosure is also feeding into a separate, and arguably bigger, storm brewing around BARC's leadership
Goenka was a revered personality whose life was defined by strong values, humility, compassion and unwavering dedication to serve the society
BARC urged the High Court to vacate the interim order, submitting that "there is no reason to have granted interim relief"
Says exclusion of landing-page viewership is a scientific audience measurement principle, not a restriction on channel placement; argues petition challenging policy is not maintainable
The petitioners further argued that the Centre had failed to justify why existing safeguards developed by the BARC were insufficient
Father of Essel Group Chairman Dr Subhash Chandra, Laxmi Goel, Jawahar Goel and Ashok Goel, passes away at 96, leaving behind a legacy of business grit, and a family that reshaped Indian media
The promotion comes over a year after she joined the network as Senior Editor & Anchor
The proposal will be placed before shareholders at an Extraordinary General Meeting on July 31
Multiple news broadcasters are also expected to seek adjustments to their BARC subscription invoices once ratings resume, according to industry executives familiar with the matter
Participation fee pegged at Rs 1.5 crore; reserve prices range from Rs 4.87 crore to Rs 11.22 crore across five channel categories
According to the network, 10-second advertising rates have reached ₹20-25 lakh during the knockout stage; over 22 brands have partnered across television and digital platforms
With weekly TV ratings on pause, the industry is forced to confront a bigger question: Has advertising become too dependent on measurement to trust creativity?
In the first part of this series, we celebrate 6 business leaders who built institutions that allowed journalism to scale
In a communication to NSE and BSE, the company stated that the board meeting will discuss proposals for the issuance of equity shares, convertible securities, bonds, or debentures
Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, writes how fragmented audiences and digital consumption are redefining media measurement beyond television ratings
Hearing the 12-min ad cap case, the Delhi High Court rejected broadcasters' argument that TRAI's jurisdiction is confined to technical aspects of transmission and interconnection
Global technology companies including Google (which owns YouTube), Amazon (which owns MX Player and Prime Video), Netflix, and Meta have historically retained tight control over audience data
Brij Bakshi, former Addl DG Doordarshan and a media & communication analyst, writes that TV ratings reset is an opportunity to learn from the shortcomings of TAM and BARC
Guest Column: Adman Prabhakar Mundkur explains why the suspension of television ratings has left the industry navigating without a compass
Dr Annurag Batra decodes the question of whether the industry is ready for an entirely new way of measuring audiences
Advertising revenue emerged as the biggest growth driver during the year, rising 19% to Rs 3,165 crore
#e4mExclusive: Haryana Police raids piracy operation after JioStar complaint, seizes cable equipment
The investigators alleged that the operator illegally sourced and redistributed JioStar's encrypted broadcast signals after its distribution agreement had been terminated
Lakhutia brings nearly two decades of experience across television, digital media and business
Industry executives said today's IBDF meeting is expected to focus on preparing a common industry position before engaging with the ministry
MSOs are proposing the creation of a unified Platform Services advertising network that will allow brands to execute campaigns across multiple cable operators
The analysis was based on commercial advertising aired during breaks in live matches across seven linear television channels and four CTV language feeds
Industry executives argue that while licence renewals are a regulatory process, stopping ongoing operations before the process is completed creates uncertainty for the entire sector
With TRPs suspended at the start of the crucial festive planning cycle, advertisers may divert budgets to digital platforms where campaign performance can be measured in real time
Marketers and brand leaders are unanimous that TV measurement needs to go beyond traditional reach, frequency metrics by combining cross-media audience measurement with richer content intelligence
Advertisers, broadcasters, agencies and investors face an unprecedented measurement vacuum; industry warns prolonged suspension could reshape media buying and TV economics
The move effectively renders BARC's ratings operations inactive until the ministry completes the renewal process under the new regulatory framework
The fundraising proposal involves the issuance of up to 24.95 crore fully convertible warrants at an issue price of ₹126 apiece
The latest communication comes after industry executives expected news ratings to return this week following the expiry of the four-week suspension period that ended on June 28
BARC also urged the MIB to withdraw its directive barring charges to news broadcasters during the TRP blackout, stating that the ratings suspension should not halt subscription fee collection
Shadma Shaikh is also the Co-Founder of the social impact newsroom FactorDaily
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