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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
At Rs 150 per 10 seconds, the prescribed CTV video rate is more than twice the Rs 70 rate applicable to mobile and desktop video
e4m Staff Aug 31, 2026 9:50 AM
The investment question is becoming more difficult because the television market itself faces structural pressure
Imran Fazal Aug 27, 2026 9:25 AM
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
e4m was the first to report about the ministry's decision to remove the cap
e4m Staff Aug 22, 2026 9:18 AM
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
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 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
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
The decision was communicated by I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to an NBF delegation that met him today, e4m has learnt
Imran Fazal Aug 14, 2026 5:44 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
The government also said representations and grievances submitted by casual assignees are examined on merit
Imran Fazal Aug 12, 2026 12:47 PM
For OTT companies, a common set of definitions, testing standards and reporting requirements could be as important as the accessibility features themselves
Imran Fazal Aug 11, 2026 8:53 AM
The MIB has also reiterated the time slots during which PSA films can be shown in cinemas
e4m Staff Aug 10, 2026 12:49 PM
For India's OTT industry, accessibility is increasingly becoming a competitive advantage rather than simply a regulatory obligation
Imran Fazal Aug 10, 2026 9:11 AM
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
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
IBC is seeking to appoint a marketing and PR services provider to develop and execute marketing and communications programme aimed at building awareness, driving fan engagement
e4m Staff Aug 7, 2026 10:32 AM
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
The MIB also outlined the institutional mechanism it has established to tackle online film piracy
Imran Fazal Aug 5, 2026 12:31 PM
In a note, addressed to I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Chrome DM Founder and CEO Pankaj Krishna argued that India's existing TV audience measurement architecture has become "obsolete and impractical"
Imran Fazal Aug 4, 2026 8:34 AM
Company tells stock exchanges non-compliance was beyond its control; says regulatory and shareholder hurdles prevented it from meeting minimum board strength
e4m Staff Jul 31, 2026 2:38 PM
e4m had first reported that the Ministry was inclined to allow BARC to resume ratings while the formal renewal process continued
e4m Staff Jul 31, 2026 1:53 PM
The government is preparing detailed report on industry feedback; calibrated changes may ease revenue pressure while retaining consumer safeguards
Imran Fazal Jul 31, 2026 8:55 AM
TDSAT has deferred the matter to September 11, directing the parties to conclude settlement efforts
e4m Staff Jul 28, 2026 8:01 AM
Cable industry is likely to not pursue further legal remedies after Kerala HC vacated the stay on releasing the ratings without landing page data
Imran Fazal Jul 27, 2026 9:07 AM
The clarification comes amid growing uncertainty in the broadcasting industry following the suspension of television ratings after the rollout of the new policy
Imran Fazal Jul 24, 2026 2:21 PM
Some executives also raised concerns over the reliability of broadcaster disclosures, which form a key part of the compliance framework
Imran Fazal Jul 24, 2026 1:58 PM
The decision removes the interim roadblock that had kept the provision in abeyance since May 22 and marks a significant victory for the Centre and BARC
Imran Fazal Jul 24, 2026 11:35 AM
This letter comes at a time when the MIB is fighting a legal battle in Kerala High Court on the interim stay to proviso Clause 5.4.1 of the TV Ratings Policy 2026 pertaining to landing pages
Imran Fazal Jul 22, 2026 12:59 PM
The challenge is part of the government’s push to discover and nurture grassroots creators while encouraging hyperlocal storytelling
e4m Staff Jul 22, 2026 8:34 AM
Among the proposals being discussed are differentiated advertising norms for different channel genres, revised thresholds or a more flexible framework
Imran Fazal Jul 17, 2026 8:25 AM
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
The notice has sparked legal questions over the extent of the ministry's powers but broadcasters say the intervention addresses a longstanding regulatory gap in tackling industrial-scale online piracy
Imran Fazal Jul 15, 2026 9:03 AM
The directive has been issued to all major online movie ticketing platforms and ticket aggregators
e4m Staff Jul 15, 2026 8:17 AM
The Kerala High Court disclosure is also feeding into a separate, and arguably bigger, storm brewing around BARC's leadership
Imran Fazal Jul 14, 2026 9:27 AM
Uday Kumar Verma, former MIB Secretary, writes that technology has globalised access to entertainment while making audiences embrace local languages, cultures and stories more than ever
Uday Kumar Verma Jul 14, 2026 9:16 AM
The public broadcaster said the project is intended to transform underutilised public land into revenue-generating advertising assets
Imran Fazal Jul 13, 2026 8:14 AM
Multiple news broadcasters are also expected to seek adjustments to their BARC subscription invoices once ratings resume, according to industry executives familiar with the matter
Imran Fazal Jul 10, 2026 9:20 AM
According to reports, the committee has been tasked with reviewing the film's content and will submit its recommendations to the Centre
e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 9:16 AM
Several legal experts also questioned whether the MIB is the appropriate authority to issue such directions in the first place
Imran Fazal Jul 4, 2026 5:47 PM
According to the notification, infringing activities on Telegram include the unauthorised copying, hosting, streaming, distribution and sharing of cinematograph films
Industry executives argue that while licence renewals are a regulatory process, stopping ongoing operations before the process is completed creates uncertainty for the entire sector
Imran Fazal Jul 3, 2026 8:59 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 latest communication comes after industry executives expected news ratings to return this week following the expiry of the four-week suspension period that ended on June 28
Imran Fazal Jul 1, 2026 8:28 PM