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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
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
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
Sources said BARC’s renewal application was submitted following the ministry’s decision to extend the compliance window for existing TV audience measurement agencies
Imran Fazal May 20, 2026 1:48 PM
Industry heads assert that while the govt's moves are welcome, they are expecting timely implementation along with support like guaranteed government advertising
Chehneet Kaur Sep 26, 2025 8:59 AM
DTH platforms are required to pay an 8% charge on their AGR as mandated by MIB. However, TRAI had issued its recommendations and reduced it to 3%. This has not been implemented yet
Aditi Gupta Oct 15, 2024 9:27 AM
The total number of registered MSOs now stands at 1,478 as compared to 1,486 in August
e4m Staff Oct 10, 2023 1:56 PM
Suggests doing away with the licence fee after the end of financial year 2026-27
exchange4media Staff Aug 22, 2023 9:14 AM
Thakur, I&B Minister, said that the four private DTH operators include Dish TV India+Videocon d2h, Bharati Telemedia, Tata Sky and Sun Direct TV
exchange4media Staff Dec 24, 2021 9:08 AM
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has already issued letters to DTH operators asking them to clear pending licence fees with interest
exchange4media Staff Jan 7, 2021 11:32 AM
Licence will be valid for a period of 20 years from the date of issue
Javed Farooqui Dec 31, 2020 8:33 AM
If the Bombay High Court rules in OOH owners' favour, they will be able to reclaim their payments with interest
Noel Dsouza Sep 10, 2020 9:30 AM
The High Court has also said it will need time till next week to decide on the matter of compensation
Noel Dsouza Jun 17, 2020 7:45 AM