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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
Imran Fazal Sep 3, 2026 8:39 AM
The draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026, notified on September 2, seek to consolidate regulations
Imran Fazal Sep 2, 2026 10:47 PM
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
Imran Fazal Sep 1, 2026 9:13 AM
B Sai Kumar’s journey offers a reminder that enduring media leadership lies in the ability to adapt, evolve and stay ahead of industry shifts
The government is trying to create a competitive ratings market while simultaneously making the ratings business more heavily regulated
Imran Fazal Aug 31, 2026 9:00 AM
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
Palak Shah Aug 28, 2026 8:02 AM
DTDC has elevated Aditya Vikram, Vinod Khatri, Santanu Chakraborty and Nikhil Abhishek
e4m Staff Aug 27, 2026 4:35 PM
The discussions come at a time when the government is increasingly positioning the creative economy
e4m Staff Aug 26, 2026 9:44 AM
MIB has approached TAM and Chrome DM seeking their support and capabilities for CTV measurement, according to people familiar with the development
Imran Fazal Aug 26, 2026 8:57 AM
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
e4m Staff Aug 25, 2026 9:55 AM
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
Tasmayee Laha Roy Aug 25, 2026 8:38 AM
Officials raised concerns that changing advertisements and video content on LED screens could distract motorists and increase accident risks
e4m Staff Aug 24, 2026 12:28 PM
e4m was the first to report about the ministry's decision to remove the cap
e4m Staff Aug 22, 2026 9:18 AM
The changes at the NBDA come against the backdrop of several major developments in India's television and digital news ecosystem
Imran Fazal Aug 21, 2026 3:59 PM
Neutrogena reportedly faced a social media backlash from actress Panettiere’s supporters over allegations that it abandoned her during a difficult period
e4m Staff Aug 21, 2026 2:45 PM
Ramesh Krishnan is currently the Founder and CEO of Medagg Healthcare
e4m Staff Aug 21, 2026 1:33 PM
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
e4m Staff Aug 21, 2026 8:59 AM
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
e4m Staff Aug 21, 2026 8:28 AM
An affectionate contemporary homage by Rajeev Beotra to P. G. Wodehouse and his immortal creations, Bertie Wooster and Jeeves
Rajeev Beotra Aug 21, 2026 8:23 AM
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
Imran Fazal Aug 20, 2026 3:28 PM
Guest Column: Brij Kothari, Adjunct Professor, IIT-Delhi, School of Public Policy, writes key aspect of films born accessible is that the features are inalienable elements of Digital Content Package
Brij Kothari Aug 19, 2026 12:21 PM
The company shared the news of her appointment through a social media post
e4m Staff Aug 19, 2026 10:54 AM
The suit challenges the FCC’s April directive requiring Disney's eight owned-and-operated ABC stations to seek licence renewals years ahead of schedule
e4m Staff Aug 19, 2026 8:51 AM
The removal of the cap also creates a potential downside for advertisers: commercial clutter could dilute the impact of individual campaigns
Imran Fazal Aug 17, 2026 9:16 AM
The name and logo were revealed on Independence Day through a rendition of Tamizh Thai Vaazhthu performed by children
e4m Staff Aug 15, 2026 12:14 PM
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
Imran Fazal Aug 15, 2026 8:39 AM
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