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One of the key arguments underpinning the government's decision is the difference in regulatory treatment between television and digital media
Imran Fazal Aug 14, 2026 9:02 PM
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
Imran Fazal Aug 14, 2026 7:20 PM
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
Imran Fazal Aug 14, 2026 6:42 PM
SAT also placed considerable emphasis on the fact that the proposed fundraise had received approval from a substantial majority of public shareholders
e4m Staff Aug 14, 2026 4:31 PM
At a time when BARC's credibility is already under the microscope before MIB, industry executives say the appointment risks opening an uncomfortable new front for the ratings body
Imran Fazal Aug 14, 2026 3:00 PM
The ministry first issued the Accessibility Standards for Persons with Disabilities in Television Programmes on September 11, 2019
Imran Fazal Aug 13, 2026 8:59 AM
Guest Column: M Gautham Machaiah writes how regulatory reform collides with commercial reality in television’s most lucrative quarter
M. Gautham Machaiah Aug 12, 2026 1:50 PM
The government also said representations and grievances submitted by casual assignees are examined on merit
Imran Fazal Aug 12, 2026 12:47 PM
The curriculum for the initiative has been jointly designed and developed by the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) and private-sector partners
Imran Fazal Aug 12, 2026 12:44 PM
Payments to artists and professionals rose from Rs 28.43 crore to Rs 43.57 crore
Imran Fazal Aug 12, 2026 9:17 AM
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
Imran Fazal Aug 12, 2026 8:36 AM
Panel urged close coordination between MIB, MeitY and other ministries to develop legal and technological mechanisms for identifying and prosecuting those responsible for AI-generated fake news
Imran Fazal Aug 7, 2026 2:27 PM
Alongside the digital portal, the Ministry informed the panel that it had finalised a Model Executive Order and Standard Operating Procedure after consultations with industry stakeholders
Imran Fazal Aug 7, 2026 1:24 PM
The campaign covers broadcast of tournaments being held from August 15 to December 1
YouTube-backed AI skilling to train 15,000 as MIB says AI broadcasting policy will evolve only when required
Imran Fazal Aug 7, 2026 1:11 PM
While the MIB relies on a three-tier self-regulatory grievance mechanism, the DEPwD proposes a statutory, penalty-backed enforcement framework
Imran Fazal Aug 6, 2026 8:54 AM
Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan shared the information during a Lok Sabha session
However, the govt stated that 7 complaints relating to appointments had been received against the pubcaster from applicants
Imran Fazal Aug 5, 2026 12:40 PM
Prashant Shetty will report into Sandeep Mehrotra, Chief Operating Officer – Advertisement Revenue
e4m Staff Aug 4, 2026 12:42 PM
Broadcasters have consistently argued that the regulatory framework wrongly treats residential subscribers and commercial establishments alike for pricing purposes
Imran Fazal Aug 4, 2026 11:58 AM
The complaints allege that the operators were using consumer Direct-to-Home (DTH) set-top boxes to obtain television signals
Imran Fazal Aug 3, 2026 1:28 PM
As the Founder, Managing Director, and President of GTC Network celebrates his birthday, we look back at a career defined by pioneering firsts and an unwavering belief in regional storytelling
e4m Staff Aug 3, 2026 12:46 PM
Sources told e4m that Joshi's exit is driven by increasing professional commitments
Imran Fazal Jul 31, 2026 6:58 PM
Company tells stock exchanges non-compliance was beyond its control; says regulatory and shareholder hurdles prevented it from meeting minimum board strength
e4m Staff Jul 31, 2026 2:38 PM
e4m had first reported that the Ministry was inclined to allow BARC to resume ratings while the formal renewal process continued
e4m Staff Jul 31, 2026 1:53 PM
The government is preparing detailed report on industry feedback; calibrated changes may ease revenue pressure while retaining consumer safeguards
Imran Fazal Jul 31, 2026 8:55 AM
MoS L. Murugan says IICT is driving global partnerships to strengthen India's AVGC-XR ecosystem
e4m Staff Jul 29, 2026 4:40 PM
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
Imran Fazal Jul 29, 2026 9:57 AM
The federation reserves liberty to file a fresh writ petition on the same or similar cause of action
Tasmayee Laha Roy Jul 29, 2026 8:09 AM
TDSAT has deferred the matter to September 11, directing the parties to conclude settlement efforts
e4m Staff Jul 28, 2026 8:01 AM
Cable industry is likely to not pursue further legal remedies after Kerala HC vacated the stay on releasing the ratings without landing page data
Imran Fazal Jul 27, 2026 9:07 AM
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
Imran Fazal Jul 24, 2026 7:14 PM
The clarification comes amid growing uncertainty in the broadcasting industry following the suspension of television ratings after the rollout of the new policy
Imran Fazal Jul 24, 2026 2:21 PM
Some executives also raised concerns over the reliability of broadcaster disclosures, which form a key part of the compliance framework
Imran Fazal Jul 24, 2026 1:58 PM
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
Imran Fazal Jul 24, 2026 11:35 AM
According to the advertisers' body, a calibrated increase would improve broadcasters' revenue prospects without materially affecting the consumer viewing experience
Imran Fazal Jul 24, 2026 9:23 AM
The company stated in a filing to the stock exchanges that this decision was made based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee
e4m Staff Jul 23, 2026 9:50 AM
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
Imran Fazal Jul 22, 2026 12:59 PM
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
Imran Fazal Jul 22, 2026 12:26 PM
The challenge is part of the government’s push to discover and nurture grassroots creators while encouraging hyperlocal storytelling
e4m Staff Jul 22, 2026 8:34 AM
Industry experts say suspension of weekly television ratings disrupts commissioning, scheduling and content decisions, forcing broadcasters to depend on experience rather than data
Imran Fazal Jul 21, 2026 9:33 AM
The FIFA tournament has shown that football in India is no longer confined to a few states or a niche audience
e4m Desk Jul 20, 2026 12:41 PM
Parliament has also turned its attention to the government's proposed Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026
Imran Fazal Jul 20, 2026 8:38 AM
Among the proposals being discussed are differentiated advertising norms for different channel genres, revised thresholds or a more flexible framework
Imran Fazal Jul 17, 2026 8:25 AM
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
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