TRAI's latest performance report shows a mixed picture for broadcasting. The pay DTH subscriber base is slipping, FM radio ad income has dropped sharply, and the pay-TV channel count has held steady

e4m Staff Oct 14, 2026 8:56 AM

TDSAT has deferred the matter to September 11, directing the parties to conclude settlement efforts

e4m Staff Jul 28, 2026 8:01 AM

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

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

Industry stakeholders have until July 27 to submit comments on the draft framework

e4m Staff Jun 12, 2026 10:55 AM

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

Narayanan noted that despite reform recommendations made by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India nearly eight months ago, implementation has remained elusive

e4m Staff May 22, 2026 6:56 PM

Complete removal of duty on newsprint, fixing tax asymmetry between digital and print & incorporation of FM radio into mobile handsets top the Budget wishlist of industry heads

Chehneet Kaur Jan 28, 2026 9:03 AM

As per a TRAI report, the sector’s ad revenue increased by over 2% compared to a nearly 15% growth in FY24

Chehneet Kaur Jan 12, 2026 1:44 PM