cable
The petitioners further argued that the Centre had failed to justify why existing safeguards developed by the BARC were insufficient
Imran Fazal Jul 13, 2026 5:13 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
MSOs are proposing the creation of a unified Platform Services advertising network that will allow brands to execute campaigns across multiple cable operators
Imran Fazal Jul 6, 2026 8:52 AM
The latest standoff comes close on the heels of Sony's ongoing distribution dispute with Tata Play, a matter that is currently pending before the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal
Imran Fazal Jun 12, 2026 1:00 PM
For cable operators, the potential withdrawal of landing page spending presents a fresh challenge
Imran Fazal Jun 5, 2026 8:43 AM
Naik has held leadership positions across organizations, including UPL, Supreme Industries and Shalimar Paints
Viswanathan has been an integral part of Finolex Cables' leadership team for more than 17 years
The petition contends the blanket exclusion of landing page viewership ignores technological realities & existing safeguards, and said it was neither technically justified nor operationally feasible
Imran Fazal May 26, 2026 8:49 AM
The latest development comes close on the heels of BARC's decision to resume publishing news television ratings from June 11, without including landing page data
Imran Fazal May 22, 2026 2:17 PM
Broadcasters also criticized proposals around cross-holding restrictions, claiming they could force media companies to dilute ownership in their own streaming businesses
Imran Fazal May 19, 2026 8:28 AM
The cable TV industry is seeking the classification of ALTD services
Imran Fazal May 13, 2026 3:35 PM
Industry reports earlier this year indicated Pansesar would be stepping down upon completion of his term this August
e4m Staff May 8, 2026 11:00 AM
Bhuvan Lall, former Secretary General of the Indian Broadcasting Foundation, pays tribute to CNN founder Ted Turner following his passing
Bhuvan Lall May 7, 2026 3:26 PM
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
The illegal streaming network was functioning through a mobile application identified as Levyn
Imran Fazal Apr 28, 2026 4:20 PM
Gurjeev Singh Kapoor was earlier Head of Distribution and International at Disney Star
Hathway, a promoter of GTPL, clarified that it has not created any direct or indirect encumbrance on its GTPL shares during the 2025-26 financial year
e4m Staff Apr 4, 2026 10:16 AM
Industry experts say that while broadcasters have implemented the price hikes, DTH platforms cannot pass the increases to consumers due to affordability constraints
Aditi Gupta Mar 23, 2026 9:01 AM
The RIO announcements are likely to determine whether 2026 marks a broader tariff reset for the pay-TV industry, say experts
Aditi Gupta Feb 27, 2026 8:40 AM
The industry wrote to the government on 1 July 2025 and again on 22 September 2025, seeking urgent intervention and withdrawal of the disputed demands, but is yet to receive a response
Aditi Gupta Feb 25, 2026 8:53 AM
Asianet Digital Network Limited had accused JioStar of violating the Competition Act, 2002 by engaging in discriminatory pricing practices
e4m Staff Jan 28, 2026 3:09 PM
According to sources, a broadcasters’ body has urged the government to reduce GST on subscriptions across cable television and OTT platforms from the current 18 % to 5%
Aditi Gupta Jan 14, 2026 8:52 AM
Industry experts say IPTV-led bundling can slow the bleeding, but only up to a point
Aditi Gupta Dec 17, 2025 8:26 AM
These cases highlight the Ministry’s intent to crack down on not just inactive or non-compliant operators but also those attempting to bypass regulatory procedures
e4m Staff Dec 12, 2025 11:17 AM
Industry experts say that while linear TV subscription is shrinking with fewer cable homes and operators reducing payouts, digital subscription is growing but not fast enough
Aditi Gupta Nov 20, 2025 9:13 AM
For cable operators, these pages are a vital source of income, contributing nearly 15–20% of their total revenues, say industry experts
Aditi Gupta Nov 11, 2025 8:35 AM
MIB’s draft amendment proposing exclusion of landing page viewership from measurement could reshape not just how ratings are counted, but also how advertising money flows through the TV ecosystem
Tasmayee Laha Roy Nov 7, 2025 9:25 AM
According to sources, TRAI could bring the consultation paper on NTO 4.0 next month and take up to 4-5 months to finalise a draft
Aditi Gupta Oct 31, 2025 8:40 AM
Calls it a dangerous and deliberate attack on the democratic principles of transparency and accountability
The News Broadcasters Federation demands the immediate and unconditional restoration of Puthiya Thalaimurai News Channel on all platforms of Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable TV Network
According to TRAI, the enhanced reporting framework is intended to improve compliance monitoring, ensure transparency, safeguard consumer interests and support the orderly growth
e4m Staff Sep 10, 2025 11:01 AM
Next few years are likely to determine whether traditional satellite television can remain relevant as part of India’s media ecosystem, or whether it will be steadily sidelined by digital platforms
Aditi Gupta Sep 10, 2025 8:50 AM
While MIB argues removing restrictive clauses will invite innovation, competition, broadcasters and cable operators are warning that the changes risk compromising the credibility of the ratings system
Aditi Gupta Sep 8, 2025 8:52 AM
AIDCF has formally written to both the Ministry of Finance and MIB, urging the government to take up the issue during the forthcoming deliberations of the GST Council.
e4m Staff Aug 27, 2025 1:39 PM
Despite the widening losses, Tata Play managed to cut its net debt to ₹3,445.60 crore in FY25 from ₹4,010.21 crore the year before
e4m Staff Jun 26, 2025 8:52 AM
In the past week, Tata Play and Airtel Digital TV dropped Sony and Zee channels from base packs over tariff disputes tied to TRAI’s NTO 3.0 and new RIOs
Aditi Gupta Jun 20, 2025 8:55 AM
This advisory follows a directive from TRAI after it amended the Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Systems) Regulations, 2017
e4m Staff Jun 17, 2025 11:05 AM
AIDCF, in collaboration with Ernst & Young, has come up with a report that says in the last six years, around 76,000 LCOs have gone inactive
Aditi Gupta Jun 10, 2025 8:29 AM
Sanjiv Shankar, Addl Secy, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, said this at the launch of AIDCF-EY report
Aditi Gupta Jun 9, 2025 3:59 PM
According to sources, the discussions centered around establishing a fair and equitable framework for the industry
e4m Staff Apr 15, 2025 8:27 AM
Cable operators argue that if broadcasters have the right to create bouquets, DPOs should have the flexibility to break them apart and offer more customized, consumer-friendly options
Aditi Gupta Mar 27, 2025 9:05 AM
The campaign taps into the heartwarming idea of how, in the past, a new TV in the neighbourhood would bring people together
e4m Staff Jan 28, 2025 2:28 PM
According to the new amendments to the Cable Television Network Rules, 1994, LCO registration certificates will now be issued in real-time
e4m Staff Jan 17, 2025 5:06 PM
While broadcast industry experts have justified the price hike as “reasonable”, sources said that cable industry players are upset and are mulling ways to challenge the revision
Aditi Gupta Jan 10, 2025 8:34 AM
According to sources, the industry argued that making viewers watch ads on pay TV not only hinders the viewing experience but also violates Cable Television Network Rules (1994)
Aditi Gupta Jan 9, 2025 8:54 AM
JioStar has introduced 83 channel packs comprising 134 channels—85 standard definition, 44 high definition and 5 free-to-air options
Aditi Gupta Jan 7, 2025 8:55 AM
Charles Dolan, who also launched Cablevisions Systems Corp, is credited for transforming the TV industry
