ghatkopar
Multiple media owners raise concerns that BMC's outdoor policy added complexity to the industry without addressing the root problem of illegal inventory
Imran Fazal May 4, 2026 8:33 AM
The new rules allow for blacklisting advertisers who violate guidelines and state that billboards will no longer be permitted on footpaths or rooftops
After almost six months of keeping the draft policy on back burner, the proposal is being revived to incorporate citizens’ suggestion
e4m Staff Apr 11, 2025 9:15 PM
While the outdoor industry did bounce back this year, it had its fair share of hurdles and introspections due to the Mumbai hoarding crash and measurement woes
Chehneet Kaur Dec 10, 2024 9:14 AM
State govt is believed to have directed BMC to keep the draft policy aside until the Bhosale Committee, constituted to probe the Ghatkopar tragedy, submits its recommendations
Kanchan Srivastava Sep 12, 2024 3:06 PM
The change of guard has taken place while the civic body is in the process of finalizing the new OOH policy
After Ghatkopar and Navi Mumbai, another billboard collapsed in Kalyan City, even as the drive to conduct structural audit and remove illegal hoardings continues in the state
Kanchan Srivastava Aug 6, 2024 8:17 AM
The IOAA has drafted a letter to agencies with the suggestion in order to prevent them from engaging with illicit media owners in light of the Ghatkopar billboard tragedy
Chehneet Kaur Jul 26, 2024 9:14 AM
A group of over 40 media owners associated with various OOH associations from across the state visited Shinde's official residence Vasrha on Monday
Kanchan Srivastava Jul 12, 2024 8:31 AM
OOH players say they were not consulted while framing the draft policy, and the proposals are 'unjustified and irrational'
Kanchan Srivastava Jul 4, 2024 8:50 AM
BMC has drafted stringent rules for OOH advertising which seek to redefine the entire out-of-home advertising including DOOH. It will be made public once 'model code of conduct' is lifted
e4m Staff Jun 14, 2024 5:33 PM