broadcasting
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
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
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
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
Beyond D2M, the two organisations will also collaborate on Digital Rights Management (DRM) technologies for IPTV and other digital content distribution platforms
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
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
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
The June 11 notification superseded the government's previous 2022 framework and laid out an updated list of sporting events deemed to be of national importance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
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
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
The company will exclusively broadcast the Twenty20 International series across Unite8 Sports channels in July 2026
e4m Staff Jun 10, 2026 10:03 PM
The partnership is expected to focus on knowledge transfer, passive infrastructure sharing and next-generation network deployment
Imran Fazal Jun 10, 2026 8:23 AM
The development comes amid growing momentum within the government to establish a policy framework for D2M broadcasting
Imran Fazal Jun 10, 2026 8:13 AM
The move also raises questions about the extent of governmental involvement in the operational and commercial functioning of BARC
Imran Fazal Jun 8, 2026 8:25 AM
MIB has filed an affidavit in response to a petition by AIDCF and DEN Networks challenging the validity of the provision that excludes landing page-generated viewership from TV rating calculations
Imran Fazal Jun 6, 2026 9:58 AM
As the CEO of Times TV Network and Chief Growth Officer of Times Media & Entertainment, Ashish Sehgal stands at the helm of one of India's most influential media groups
Guest Column: Communication Consultant Ganapathy Viswanathan writes that FIFA World Cup offers advertisers a rare blend of global relevance, emotional storytelling and highly engaged audiences
Ganapathy Viswanathan Jun 5, 2026 6:35 PM
Among the websites identified in the suit are Soccerbox, Soccerworldcup, DLHD, Strumyk and Sportsbay
The order comes nearly 17 years after the MIB terminated the Haryana-based broadcaster's FM radio licence
Imran Fazal Jun 5, 2026 8:49 AM
The festival of football will kick-off on 11th June 2026 with exclusive action across Unite8 Sports channels & Zee 5
The provisions are understood to be linked largely to the International Cricket Council media rights package acquired for approx $3 billion for the 2023–27 cycle
Zee will bring 39 FIFA events to Indian audiences between 2026 and 2034
The ruling, which ends a 13-year legal battle between broadcasters and the regulator, is expected to disproportionately impact news broadcasters and free-to-air (FTA) channels
Imran Fazal May 29, 2026 1:59 PM
The rule restricts channels to 10 minutes of commercial advertising and two minutes of self-promotional content every clock hour
e4m Staff May 29, 2026 1:28 PM
Negotiations between Zee and Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) are still underway and an agreement is expected to be signed soon, sources said
e4m Staff May 27, 2026 10:33 AM
The broadcaster has also rolled out a redesigned corporate website with a new interface and a more prominent Sony Pictures-led visual identity
e4m Staff May 27, 2026 9:18 AM
A key demand emerging from the submissions is that ALTD platforms should be treated on par with Distribution Platform Operators (DPOs), such as DTH, cable, IPTV and HITS operators
Imran Fazal May 13, 2026 3:28 PM
Industry executives said the regulator’s eventual recommendations may have far-reaching implications for platform licensing, channel carriage economics, digital advertising and competitive dynamics
Imran Fazal May 13, 2026 3:14 PM
Industry estimates suggest the broader AI-in-sports market could approach nearly $50 billion by 2033
Imran Fazal May 13, 2026 8:47 AM
Ted Turner, Founder of CNN, was one of the last great broadcasting pioneers, an era when media owners saw themselves not just as content managers, but as shapers of public consciousness
Shantanu David May 7, 2026 9:24 AM
Broadcasters and media agencies have expressed divergent views on the new framework
Imran Fazal May 6, 2026 6:31 PM
Geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East—another important source of advertising demand—have further contributed to a cautious outlook
Imran Fazal May 6, 2026 9:12 AM
Tests conducted in presence of officials from Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing, Telecom Engineering Centre, Department of Science and Technology, MeitY, MIB, Prasar Bharati, & Tejas Networks
Imran Fazal May 5, 2026 8:40 AM
What began as a simple convenience feature- early access for digital users- has evolved into a clear signal of how India’s television ecosystem is being recalibrated in the current ratings environment
Aditi Gupta Apr 23, 2026 8:09 AM
Kumar's term will initially be for three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier
e4m Staff Apr 13, 2026 9:20 AM
Prior to this, Sood worked with the MIB, where she handled policy and communication-related assignments
e4m Staff Apr 11, 2026 12:37 PM
While the new policy formally removes TRAI from the TV ratings ecosystem, stakeholders point out that the MIB has historically been the nodal authority in both letter and practice
Imran Fazal Apr 8, 2026 8:08 AM
Under the new rules, organisers must submit applications in the prescribed format along with all required documents
D2M technology enables the transmission of video, audio and data directly to mobile handsets using terrestrial broadcast infrastructure—eliminating reliance on SIM cards or mobile data networks
Imran Fazal Apr 1, 2026 1:05 PM