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Among the proposals being discussed are differentiated advertising norms for different channel genres, revised thresholds or a more flexible framework
The auction will allocate vacant MPEG-4 slots for the period August 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027
e4m Staff Jul 16, 2026 2:01 PM
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
e4m Staff Jul 16, 2026 9:50 AM
Tribunal rules broadcaster continued to benefit from channel placement after expiry of written agreement; awards 9% interest instead of claimed 24%
Imran Fazal Jul 16, 2026 8:43 AM
As JioStar Vice-Chairman, Uday Shankar, turns a year older, a look back at his stellar three-decade media journey
e4m Staff Jul 16, 2026 8:23 AM
New order supersedes May directive; adds CRS oversight, restructures leadership with dual MIB representation, corrects policy citation error
Imran Fazal Jul 15, 2026 9:59 PM
India's winning ODI start boosts cricket's commercial appeal, reinforcing its value for advertisers
e4m Staff Jul 15, 2026 4:01 PM
Adak will be stepping down from his role on 21 August 2026 to pursue other opportunities
e4m Staff Jul 15, 2026 1:49 PM
On A P Parigi's birthday, revisiting the legacy of the executive who helped build Radio Mirchi and transform India's FM radio industry
e4m Staff Jul 15, 2026 1:10 PM
The notice has sparked legal questions over the extent of the ministry's powers but broadcasters say the intervention addresses a longstanding regulatory gap in tackling industrial-scale online piracy
Imran Fazal Jul 15, 2026 9:03 AM
Guest Column: Mohit Mehra, Founder, MCode Ventures, explores why the next broadcast playbook will be written around fan experiences
Mohit Mehra Jul 14, 2026 7:12 PM
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
Imran Fazal Jul 14, 2026 5:43 PM
The Kerala High Court disclosure is also feeding into a separate, and arguably bigger, storm brewing around BARC's leadership
Imran Fazal Jul 14, 2026 9:27 AM
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
Imran Fazal Jul 13, 2026 5:36 PM
The proposal will be placed before shareholders at an Extraordinary General Meeting on July 31
e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 9:30 AM
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
Imran Fazal Jul 10, 2026 9:20 AM
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
e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 8:12 AM
In the first part of this series, we celebrate 6 business leaders who built institutions that allowed journalism to scale
Ruhail Amin Jul 9, 2026 6:19 PM
Amid demand for a ban on adult ads during cricket, e4m analyses the debate over legality, suitability and ad placement during family-viewing events
e4m Staff Jul 9, 2026 11:36 AM
Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Communication Consultant & Author, writes how fragmented audiences and digital consumption are redefining media measurement beyond television ratings
Ganapathy Viswanathan Jul 9, 2026 10:40 AM
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
e4m Staff Jul 9, 2026 10:23 AM
Beyond D2M, the two organisations will also collaborate on Digital Rights Management (DRM) technologies for IPTV and other digital content distribution platforms
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
Brij Bakshi Jul 8, 2026 6:06 PM
Guest Column: Adman Prabhakar Mundkur explains why the suspension of television ratings has left the industry navigating without a compass
Prabhakar Mundkur Jul 8, 2026 1:37 PM
The investigators alleged that the operator illegally sourced and redistributed JioStar's encrypted broadcast signals after its distribution agreement had been terminated
Imran Fazal Jul 7, 2026 8:35 AM
Industry executives said today's IBDF meeting is expected to focus on preparing a common industry position before engaging with the ministry
Imran Fazal Jul 6, 2026 11:47 AM
Several legal experts also questioned whether the MIB is the appropriate authority to issue such directions in the first place
Imran Fazal Jul 4, 2026 5:47 PM
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
Imran Fazal Jul 3, 2026 8:59 AM
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
Imran Fazal Jul 3, 2026 8:59 AM
Advertisers, broadcasters, agencies and investors face an unprecedented measurement vacuum; industry warns prolonged suspension could reshape media buying and TV economics
Imran Fazal Jul 2, 2026 9:06 AM
The move effectively renders BARC's ratings operations inactive until the ministry completes the renewal process under the new regulatory framework
Imran Fazal Jul 1, 2026 9:42 PM
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
Imran Fazal Jul 1, 2026 8:28 PM
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
Imran Fazal Jul 1, 2026 6:22 PM
According to sources familiar with the matter, he is expected to begin a new professional assignment during the first week of July
Data released by the DPIIT shows that the investment pertains to share purchases made during the January-March quarter of FY26
e4m Staff Jun 30, 2026 1:32 PM
TRP row also puts the spotlight on news-licensed channels carrying general entertainment and sports programming
Imran Fazal Jun 29, 2026 8:11 AM
The omission means that the event will no longer automatically qualify for mandatory sharing with Prasar Bharati under the national importance framework
Imran Fazal Jun 25, 2026 11:09 AM
The June 11 notification superseded the government's previous 2022 framework and laid out an updated list of sporting events deemed to be of national importance
Imran Fazal Jun 24, 2026 12:57 PM
AIDCF has already filed its counter submissions opposing the Centre's plea seeking vacation of the interim order granted by the court
Imran Fazal Jun 19, 2026 3:00 PM
Supporters of D2M argue that the technology can complement existing streaming ecosystems by delivering high-demand content directly to devices
Imran Fazal Jun 19, 2026 9:00 AM
For broadcasters and media companies, the challenge lies in aligning the interests of multiple industry segments that often operate under different business realities
Imran Fazal Jun 18, 2026 9:05 AM
SPNI disconnected its television channels from the cable operators after the parties failed to conclude fresh distribution agreements under the broadcaster's latest RIO
e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 3:46 PM
As industry stakeholders begin examining the draft, the emerging consensus appears to be that while the rules modernise the administrative framework, they stop short of liberalising the sector
Imran Fazal Jun 17, 2026 8:33 AM
The ministry is learnt to have assured broadcasters that no coercive action would be initiated against television channels in the immediate term following the Delhi High Court judgment
Imran Fazal Jun 16, 2026 8:45 AM
Liyaquat brings with her over 19 years of experience in broadcast journalism, political reporting, prime-time anchoring and newsroom leadership
e4m Staff Jun 15, 2026 10:58 AM
Industry stakeholders have until July 27 to submit comments on the draft framework
e4m Staff Jun 12, 2026 10:55 AM
Arha Media Broadcasting Pvt Ltd bagged 5 wins in Content category, 3 wins in Talent category and 3 wins in Brand Integration & Marketing category
e4m Desk Jun 11, 2026 10:18 PM
e4m had first reported the collaboration between IIT Kanpur and BSNL to boost D2M technology in the country
Imran Fazal Jun 11, 2026 9:24 AM