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Cable TV operator rolls out audience measurement framework covering 10,000-plus homes across 3,000 PIN codes; initiative comes amid freeze on industry TV ratings
Television companies are turning to young professionals, creators and influencers to shape programming, as viewing habits spread across TV, streaming and social platforms
The veteran media investor has speculated that Elon Musk’s SpaceX could invest $8–10 billion in the newly merged media company. Neither Skydance nor Musk has confirmed that talks are underway
The tribunal treated the allegations concerning discriminatory pricing, SonyLIV and direct streaming as unsubstantiated during the proceedings
The advisory asks broadcasters to time-stamp visuals of anti-terror operations, disasters and major accidents, strengthen editorial oversight of live debates, and use authentic Survey of India maps
The sector has urged the government to delink Programme Code and Advertising Code compliance from authorisation renewal
A proposed shift to a single HD master feed could eliminate duplicate satellite transmission, reduce dependence on foreign satellite operators and free up capacity for other services
At a recent event, the JioStar Vice Chairman highlighted the need for sustainable sports rights valuations, new monetisation models and long-term investment to grow India’s sports ecosystem
The network acknowledged that a report published on its digital platform was factually incorrect after the folk singer objected to its coverage
Joint Secretary says government’s role is to remove policy bottlenecks, ease doing business and help the media and entertainment industry tap global markets
The broadcasters’ body has called for content-carriage separation, proportionate penalties, removal of temporary live-uplinking fees for sports and greater commercial freedom under TRAI’s framework
Potential approaches include a software development kit (SDK), an application programming interface (API), a hybrid model or another mechanism identified through a technical evaluation
Speaking at CII Big Picture Summit, Kumar said that the next phase of growth would depend on the industry’s ability to connect creative talent, technology, IP and international markets
Alongside the ratings push, CII has called for GST on television, OTT and music subscriptions to be reduced from 18% to 5%
Speaking at CII Big Picture Summit, Banerjee, MD & CEO of SPNI, said media & entertainment industry’s economic and business models are under stress and they require a fundamental rewrite
As Tata Play launches Smart to simplify connected TV viewing, Harit Nagpal discusses pricing, customer acquisition, DTH's future and why television distribution must evolve
TRAI's latest performance report shows a mixed picture for broadcasting. The pay DTH subscriber base is slipping, FM radio ad income has dropped sharply, and the pay-TV channel count has held steady
Data from TAM AdEx for July 1 to September 28, 2026, shows television’s advertising index falling to 91.4, against a year-earlier base of 100
In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Murugan has expressed he wants to return to organisational work in Tamil Nadu as the BJP prepares for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections
Unlike the IPL and ICC tournaments, which benefit from concentrated viewer interest and established sponsorship frameworks, bilateral series have more variable commercial appeal
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 conditions ahead of the January 2027 auction cycle
Nagpal has maintained that customers who want Sony channels can access them, the broadcaster’s channels have remained outside Tata Play’s broader base bouquets
For DPOs, the draft could mean closer scrutiny of the systems used to manage subscribers, activate services and generate reports
Stakeholders can submit comments with supporting evidence and proposed alternative wording by October 30, 2026
The decline compares with a sharper 15% fall recorded by the news genre in January-July 2025
Advisory comes after the ministry observed that parliamentary proceedings and Sansad TV-produced content were being used by private broadcasters without consistent source attribution
Of the 919 private satellite channels in 2025-26, 418 were classified as news and current affairs channels, while 501 were non-news channels
As broadcasters tie up with DTH operators, MSOs and broadband players to push linear channels over CTV, the old distribution playbook is running out of road
The deal brings Paramount+, HBO Max, CBS, CNN and two major Hollywood studios under one company, with plans to eventually unify its streaming services
D2M will have to compete with established distribution and streaming technologies, including mobile broadband, connected television and over-the-top platforms
The list includes channels from some of the country's largest television networks, including Colors Kannada, Star Gold Select, Star Kiran, Star Vijay Super, Asianet Plus, among others
At FICCI Frames 2026, India's biggest broadcasters pressed for TV ratings to return. The government's position remains unchanged, raising questions about the effectiveness of industry forums
As per news reports, the merger is expected to close on Tuesday and Ellison could reportedly unveil the leadership structure for the combined company on Monday
In a social media post, Group founder Dr Subhash Chandra recalled that Zee’s journey began with a team of 5 people and a clear ambition to create entertainment made by Indians for Indian audiences
Tata Play’s Smart connected TV proposition excludes Sony channels, extending the distribution battle beyond DTH as both sides enter the festive season without resolving commercial and legal dispute
Tata Play has also extended its television offering to connected screens through the Tata Play Smart app
Danish Khan’s professional journey reflects the changing shape of India’s entertainment industry—from the reach of appointment television to the growing influence of streaming
According to the Prasar Bharati CEO, the transformation was not limited to the public broadcaster or WAVES, but reflected a broader restructuring of the media industry
One of the key concerns raised during the discussion was the disparity in regulatory obligations across distribution technologies
Most recently, Liyaquat served as the Senior Executive Editor – TNNB and Vice President – Special Projects at Times Now Navbharat
JioStar recorded over 1.2 billion viewers during IPL 2026, with regional languages accounting for 90% of watch time, says its Sports CEO Ishan Chatterjee
As the BARC blackout pressures linear TV, broadcasters rethink languages, formats and audience engagement in an age of infinite content
Guest Column: Brij Kothari, Adjunct Professor, IIT-Delhi, School of Public Policy, writes how TV accessibility standards is now about broadcast infrastructure upgradation
At FICCI Frames 2026, the JioStar Vice Chairman said the role of media goes beyond news, with entertainment, sports, cinema and other formats shaping how India is imagined and understood
JioStar Vice Chairman honoured for his contribution to Indian media and entertainment
The public broadcaster has outlined plans to appoint one or more partners for the international distribution and monetisation of WAVES
A broadcaster advocating regulation of FAST and ALTD said piracy and territorial restrictions would require particular attention under any proposed framework
TV channels face uncertainty as BARC suspension overshadows festive season, but the solution is not far if all stakeholders prioritise industry interest
Iqbal stated that preparations are underway for the formal inauguration of BIG24 News, which will take place in the presence of Union Minister Chirag Paswan
Sumit Awasthi, Senior Consulting Editor, Times Now Navbharat, writes about the growing challenge of trust, verification and credibility in the age of digital news and AI
Samudra Bhattacharya, Janhavi Abhijit Pawar, Kartik Sharma and Navin Khemka have also been appointed to the MRUCI Board of Governors
TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti’s absence from FICCI Frames 2026 comes nearly a year after a public exchange over regulation, carriage fees and the New Tariff Order
Successful bidders are required to comply with the payment, technical and carriage conditions prescribed in the auction notice
As Sharma celebrates his birthday tomorrow, we trace his nearly four-decade journey in Hindi journalism, from Jansatta to TV9 Bharatvarsh
Matt Brittin said on BBC One's "Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg" that no program or channel can be guaranteed to continue forever
Currently Managing Director at Emerald Media Advisors in Singapore, Kamat has spent more than a decade on the investment side of the media and entertainment ecosystem
Guest Column: Dr. Sandeep Goyal writes on how movies like Hanuman Ansh and Jai Santoshi Maa struck a chord with audiences and stood out
Paramount has said it intends to utilize net proceeds, along with cash on hand and equity financing to finance purchase price for the acquisition and repayment of existing debt
Several major broadcasters, however, have opposed TRAI bringing FAST and ALTD under telecom-style authorisation
DTH operators’ aggressive CTV and FAST push threatens cable’s traditional distribution role, intensifying regulatory concerns and competition for subscribers, content and advertising revenues
IBDF also disclosed that certain employees had received summons to appear before the DG of CCI
For Tata Play and Sun Direct, a CTV proposition could integrate linear TV, OTT and other internet-based entertainment into a more unified viewing experience
According to the White House, TRUMP TV will bring together key administration videos, presidential addresses, announcements and footage
Thimaya discusses the idea behind Verbattle, the need to move beyond binary arguments, the decline in the quality of public discourse
The measurement crisis will affect production houses, writers, directors, technicians, studios and other professionals working across television
Singhal’s journey reflects the power of building from outside conventional industry corridors
The $110-billion deal would bring CNN, HBO Max, Paramount+, and CBS under one corporate owner, reshaping the global streaming and television landscape
People familiar with the discussions said broadcasters are also increasingly questioning why BARC continues to face resistance from the MIB
The cases point to a continuing enforcement drive against local cable networks allegedly using consumer DTH connections
The members have welcomed MIB and TRAI decisions to remove advertising-duration cap
As per reports, the settlement discussions could also include Miramax sale and $1.5 billion US film production investment
Strong consumption, rising advertiser interest and the enduring pull of Tamil-language content are prompting both national and home-grown brands
Media and marketing veteran Shubhranshu Singh writes on NDTV’s decision to drop 24x7 from their logo, and the philosophy of ‘When It Really Matters’
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
This marks another step in the dismantling of the regulatory framework that had governed the amount of advertising that could be carried by television channels
The issue is becoming more pressing as FAST, connected TV (CTV) and application-based linear television gain traction
As he celebrates his birthday today, Kanwal’s professional journey is also a story of repeatedly adapting to an industry that rarely stands still
This will be a curated series of summits, conferences, conclaves and engagements that will bring together policymakers, business leaders, diplomats, investors, academics, experts and changemakers
e4m was the first to report on the development, with TRAI moving to reclaim its role in the television ratings framework by writing to the MIB and seeking a review of the newly notified policy
Its decision to seek a licence now indicates that TAM is looking to play a more direct role in the ratings ecosystem under the new framework
As per a report, Chandra has asked social media platforms to erase 'the wrong information published by any and all accounts, between August 26 and 29' and to publish Chandra’s 'clarification'
The company has satisfied all closing conditions under the merger agreement and received clearances from regulators representing 69 jurisdictions
As television distribution shifts from satellite, cable and DTH to IP-based CTV and FAST, TRAI’s carriage-centric regulation could gradually lose relevance while content regulation gains prominence
We look back at the veteran broadcast journalist’s more than two-decade-long journey across some of India’s leading newsrooms
The appointment was finalised at the 19th AGM of cable and broadband company
Bhandari has built a reputation for combining commercial understanding with strong industry relationships and an ability to identify new business opportunities
Revised Telecom Rules 2026 mark a shift from broad consolidation to a more structured compliance regime, while changes to radio programming and renewal provisions offer some relief to operators
The draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026, notified on September 2, seek to consolidate regulations
Appearing for Chandra, advocate Sasmit Patra said the intense public scrutiny surrounding the insolvency proceedings had effectively turned the legal dispute into a ‘media trial’
A five-member Special Bench said no clear majority view had emerged in the matter and stayed the August 25 order of the third member.
News genre alone has cost the ratings body over ₹15 crore since March; a full-genre freeze from July could wipe out several times its annual revenue
The government is trying to create a competitive ratings market while simultaneously making the ratings business more heavily regulated
In a statement Dr Chandra said he had not borrowed personally and that the claims arose from guarantees given to borrowing entities
In a statement issued on August 30, Chandra sought to clarify what he described as a “wrong perception and understanding” surrounding the NCLT settlement order in his personal insolvency matter
The Zee Group founder has invited people to ask questions directly during the Instagram Live session
Goenka urged people to consider Chandra’s version of events before drawing conclusions
Dr Subhash Chandra has accused the Reliance Group of spreading a misleading narrative around his debt and the recent NCLT proceedings
Essel Group chairman has alleged that TV18 and CNBC pushed a misleading narrative around his debt and raised claims dating back to 2019
Zee founder says the widely cited Rs 22,000-crore figure relates to claims arising from personal guarantees, not money borrowed by him
On his birthday, a look at a nearly three-decade career that has turned outreach, reputation and institution-building into a distinct form of media leadership
He walked away with almost nothing. He guaranteed loans. The companies collapsed. The estate was worth ₹32 crore. Banks voted for ₹6.5 crore. How social media got the story completely wrong
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
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