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The advisory asks broadcasters to time-stamp visuals of anti-terror operations, disasters and major accidents, strengthen editorial oversight of live debates, and use authentic Survey of India maps
e4m Staff Oct 21, 2026 4:26 PM
Joint Secretary says government’s role is to remove policy bottlenecks, ease doing business and help the media and entertainment industry tap global markets
Imran Fazal Oct 16, 2026 4:02 PM
Speaking at CII Big Picture Summit, Kumar said that the next phase of growth would depend on the industry’s ability to connect creative talent, technology, IP and international markets
e4m Staff Oct 15, 2026 12:17 PM
A key argument in the ministry’s reply is that the operation of an OTT platform does not involve uplinking or downlinking television signals
Imran Fazal Oct 12, 2026 8:31 AM
The government recently held a meeting to review the implementation of the Single Window Clearances Portal for the live event industry on the India Cine Hub (ICH) portal
e4m Staff Oct 8, 2026 10:08 AM
Advisory comes after the ministry observed that parliamentary proceedings and Sansad TV-produced content were being used by private broadcasters without consistent source attribution
Of the 919 private satellite channels in 2025-26, 418 were classified as news and current affairs channels, while 501 were non-news channels
Imran Fazal Oct 8, 2026 9:18 AM
The Press Council of India is a statutory body constituted under the Press Council Act, 1978
Industry executives seek clarity on commercial models, investment commitments and deployment timelines, as repeated delays in the RFP have prolonged uncertainty around D2M broadcasting’s rollout
Imran Fazal Sep 30, 2026 8:23 AM
Guest Column: Brij Kothari, Adjunct Professor, IIT-Delhi, School of Public Policy, writes how TV accessibility standards is now about broadcast infrastructure upgradation
Brij Kothari Sep 29, 2026 2:11 PM
TV channels face uncertainty as BARC suspension overshadows festive season, but the solution is not far if all stakeholders prioritise industry interest
Markand Adhikari Sep 28, 2026 8:20 PM
Several major broadcasters, however, have opposed TRAI bringing FAST and ALTD under telecom-style authorisation
Imran Fazal Sep 25, 2026 8:58 AM
The measurement crisis will affect production houses, writers, directors, technicians, studios and other professionals working across television
Imran Fazal Sep 22, 2026 8:45 AM
People familiar with the discussions said broadcasters are also increasingly questioning why BARC continues to face resistance from the MIB
Imran Fazal Sep 21, 2026 4:21 PM
The ABC’s proposal comes amid a measurement vacuum in digital news space with MRUCI working hard to bring print & digital readership under IRS ambit
Kanchan Srivastava Sep 15, 2026 8:20 AM
e4m was the first to report on the development, with TRAI moving to reclaim its role in the television ratings framework by writing to the MIB and seeking a review of the newly notified policy
Imran Fazal Sep 11, 2026 8:55 AM
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