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The development comes amid growing momentum within the government to establish a policy framework for D2M broadcasting
The move also raises questions about the extent of governmental involvement in the operational and commercial functioning of BARC
Imran Fazal Jun 8, 2026 8:25 AM
MIB has filed an affidavit in response to a petition by AIDCF and DEN Networks challenging the validity of the provision that excludes landing page-generated viewership from TV rating calculations
Imran Fazal Jun 6, 2026 9:58 AM
The directive, communicated by BARC to its subscribers on Monday, comes less than a month of an earlier order issued in May
Imran Fazal Jun 3, 2026 1:19 PM
The revised methodology is likely to particularly impact channels that had benefited disproportionately from landing page arrangements with distribution platforms
Imran Fazal May 21, 2026 8:05 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
The govt has also mandated that existing television rating agencies increase their metered homes to 80,000 within nine months from the date of notification of the guidelines
Imran Fazal May 8, 2026 6:56 PM
Broadcasters and media agencies have expressed divergent views on the new framework
Imran Fazal May 6, 2026 6:31 PM
The broadcast segment has seen a year-on-year reduction of ₹39.39 crore
Imran Fazal May 6, 2026 8:47 AM
Tests conducted in presence of officials from Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing, Telecom Engineering Centre, Department of Science and Technology, MeitY, MIB, Prasar Bharati, & Tejas Networks
Imran Fazal May 5, 2026 8:40 AM
Before this appointment, Joshi has served as Chairperson, Central Board of Film Certification
The ministry referred to its existing policy guidelines for IPTV services, first issued on September 8, 2008
e4m Staff Apr 22, 2026 7:54 PM
Senior representatives from IBDF and BARC recently met Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to raise concerns
Imran Fazal Apr 21, 2026 2:31 PM
Notably, the Advertising Standards Council of India does not track radio advertising, creating a gap in oversight
Imran Fazal Apr 21, 2026 8:33 AM
When TRPs go silent, the result is not a complete absence of measurement, but a shift from a single, uniform currency to a more fragmented and interpretive system
Aditi Gupta Apr 17, 2026 8:07 AM
FAST ecosystem players including smart TV manufacturers, OS providers, and content aggregators argue that excessive regulation could stifle innovation in a nascent but consumer-friendly segment
Imran Fazal Apr 15, 2026 8:26 AM
Kumar's term will initially be for three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier
e4m Staff Apr 13, 2026 9:20 AM
While the new policy formally removes TRAI from the TV ratings ecosystem, stakeholders point out that the MIB has historically been the nodal authority in both letter and practice
Imran Fazal Apr 8, 2026 8:08 AM
Experts says industry players may move court seeking interim relief and clarity if MIB fails to address concerns
Imran Fazal Apr 2, 2026 9:23 AM
Stakeholders say while govt's move is directionally positive, it raises important questions around standardisation, comparability and the risk of multiple, potentially conflicting datasets
Aditi Gupta Apr 2, 2026 8:54 AM
As per the MIB, the sharpest enforcement activity occurred in 2022 and 2023, suggesting a period of heightened scrutiny as concerns around televised content escalated
Imran Fazal Apr 1, 2026 1:04 PM
Notably, the MIB indicated that the directive has received broad acceptance across stakeholders, with no objections reported so far
Imran Fazal Apr 1, 2026 12:38 PM
While the direction of the new policy has found broad support, industry leaders indicate that the transition will hinge less on intent and more on execution, interoperability and consensus
Chehneet Kaur Apr 1, 2026 8:54 AM
Chanchal Kumar will replace Sanjay Jaju, who has now been appointed Secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
e4m Staff Mar 31, 2026 4:27 PM
Under the policy, the government may restrict rating agencies from operating in sensitive geographic areas on national security grounds
Imran Fazal Mar 27, 2026 8:52 PM
The guidelines mandate that the privacy of metered homes must be strictly maintained
Imran Fazal Mar 27, 2026 8:47 PM
The move could pave the way for global measurement firms and data analytics companies to enter India’s television ratings market
Imran Fazal Mar 27, 2026 7:44 PM
Even a first violation triggers a one-month suspension of ratings, effectively halting the agency’s data output and disrupting the flow of audience measurement for broadcasters and advertisers
e4m Staff Mar 27, 2026 7:24 PM
Existing agencies have been given a tighter timeline of six months to reach the 80,000 mark
Imran Fazal Mar 27, 2026 7:12 PM
Government eases net worth norms for TV rating agencies; Eligibility criteria reduced to Rs 5 Crore from Rs. 20 Crore
e4m Staff Mar 27, 2026 6:49 PM
Murugan stated that all 260 of its radio channels are now available for live streaming through the NewsOnAir app, allowing worldwide access to Indian radio content
Imran Fazal Mar 25, 2026 6:03 PM
The Central Bureau of Communication has said that agencies will be tasked not just with running paid ads, but also with embedding government messaging within creator content
Chehneet Kaur Mar 24, 2026 9:53 AM
Industry executives warn that the smuggling of Indian DTH set-top boxes into neighbouring countries has become more organised
Imran Fazal Mar 24, 2026 9:01 AM
As part of the AI push, MIB announced initiative to train 15,000 individuals from media and entertainment sector in collaboration with Google and YouTube
e4m Staff Mar 23, 2026 5:26 PM
The move is part of the government’s continued effort to streamline the cable distribution ecosystem and enforce stricter adherence to regulatory and licensing norms
e4m Staff Mar 23, 2026 11:53 AM
Under the new provisions, offenders may face imprisonment from three months to three years, along with fines starting at Rs 3 lakh and extending up to 5% of the film’s audited gross production cost
e4m Staff Mar 18, 2026 3:42 PM
Speaking in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan said since March 1, 2024, a total of 11,081 applications have been processed through the Press Sewa Portal
e4m Staff Mar 11, 2026 6:58 PM
Funds have been disbursed to the National Film Development Corporation to support the creation and distribution of film content, and enhance the visibility of Indian cinema in India and global markets
e4m Staff Mar 11, 2026 3:09 PM
The four-week pause could be extended further if authorities believe the risk of panic-mongering or sensationalism persists
Ruhail Amin Mar 6, 2026 6:25 PM
Sean (Hyunil) Sohn, Chief Executive of Krafton India has joined the GDAI Board while former MIB Secretary Apurva Chandra has been appointed as Advisor to the Board
Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw has said at an industry event that platforms have evolved from neutral intermediaries to powerful media entities
e4m Staff Feb 26, 2026 11:08 AM
The industry wrote to the government on 1 July 2025 and again on 22 September 2025, seeking urgent intervention and withdrawal of the disputed demands, but is yet to receive a response
Aditi Gupta Feb 25, 2026 8:53 AM
The actions included 35 advisories, 50 warnings and 54 directions to run apology scrolls
e4m Staff Feb 13, 2026 4:28 PM
Dr L Murugan told Parliament that Prasar Bharati prioritises a 'Nation First' approach
e4m Staff Feb 11, 2026 1:31 PM
All fresh content released on streaming platforms must, within 36 months of the notification, include at least one accessibility feature each for viewers with hearing and visual impairments
Prasar Bharati has received an allocation of nearly Rs 2,292 crore; Rs 509 crore for Broadcasting Infrastructure Network Development
In the Union Budget 2024-25, the Government of India allocated Rs 1,089 crore for information and publicity
Chehneet Kaur Jan 21, 2026 9:09 AM
While the TRAI frames itself as the guardian of consumer interest and market order, the MIB retains control over licensing, policy framing and final rule-making
Aditi Gupta Jan 20, 2026 9:16 AM
The MIB report shows that capital outlay on information and publicity rose to Rs 3,441 crore in the Revised Estimates for 2024–25, up from Rs 1,179 crore in 2023–24
e4m Staff Jan 9, 2026 12:40 PM
MIB annual report for 2024-25 shows that the ministry received 859 grievances relating to digital news publishers as compared to 196 grievances recorded in 2023-24
e4m Staff Jan 8, 2026 12:27 PM