radio
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
On A P Parigi's birthday, revisiting the legacy of the executive who helped build Radio Mirchi and transform India's FM radio industry
e4m Staff Jul 15, 2026 1:10 PM
The curriculum indicates that Prasar Bharati intends to embed AI across several core functions rather than limiting its use to administrative tasks
e4m Staff Jul 14, 2026 11:02 AM
India has made a mark on Day 1 of the festival with four wins so far, out of eight shortlists across the seven categories announced today
Raaina Jain Jun 22, 2026 7:23 PM
Industry stakeholders have until July 27 to submit comments on the draft framework
e4m Staff Jun 12, 2026 10:55 AM
Exclusive TAM AdEx data accessed by e4m shows a visible moderation in auto advertising between January and April 2026, across television, print and digital
Kanchan Srivastava Jun 11, 2026 9:04 AM
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
Prior to this, Tipti Kheria was with Radio City India as General Manager - Brand, Marketing & PR
Narayanan noted that despite reform recommendations made by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India nearly eight months ago, implementation has remained elusive
e4m Staff May 22, 2026 6:56 PM
The company said applications for surrender of the licences are being submitted to the ministry, with operations expected to cease by June 15, 2026
e4m Staff May 15, 2026 8:08 PM
In this role, Sanatkumar will focus on strategic partnerships, revenue acceleration, integrated brand solutions & business transformation
e4m Staff May 12, 2026 11:16 AM
Prior to this, Sanjay Joshi was Sales Head of Govt Business - North, West & East Regions at Radio City India
e4m Staff Apr 23, 2026 8:58 AM
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
The pubcaster has introduced revenue sharing, sponsored and gratis models to boost monetisation opportunities across 50 clusters nationwide
Imran Fazal Apr 15, 2026 8:52 AM
In parallel, the government has taken steps to tackle the issue of spam calls
With ‘Paattum Paadi Vottinu Pokaam’ campaign, Radio Mango reinforces the message that voting is not just a right, but a responsibility
e4m Staff Mar 27, 2026 2:47 PM
Industry leaders say radio’s core structure remains unchanged, with most ads still under 60 seconds. Longer formats are emerging via content integrations and select categories, but not at scale
Chehneet Kaur Mar 25, 2026 9:12 AM
While real estate was the largest advertising category on radio last year at Rs 393 crore, auto sector’s ad spends on radio rose 13 per cent in 2025 to Rs 299 crore
Chehneet Kaur Mar 13, 2026 9:11 AM
The newly launched stations include Daman, Gandhidham, Bhuj, Ratlam, Pali, Sri Ganganagar and Alwar
e4m Staff Mar 2, 2026 10:34 AM
According to the Pitch-Madison Advertising Report 2026, Q3 emerged as the strongest growth driver, with revenues rising 9% to Rs 622 crore
e4m Staff Feb 24, 2026 5:11 PM
According to the dentsu-e4m report, radio’s AdEx stood at ₹1,501 crore in 2025 with its market share halving to 1% from 2% in 2024
Chehneet Kaur Feb 17, 2026 8:48 AM
Archana Kapoor, Founder of SMART and The Radio Festival, shares insights on radio as critical infrastructure in the age of AI, roadmap for the future and more
e4m Staff Feb 16, 2026 11:14 AM
Guest Column: On World Radio Day, Nitin Singhal, Managing Director at Sinch, reflects on radio’s legacy of trust and scale—and how its spirit lives on in today’s digital age
Nitin Singhal Feb 13, 2026 5:25 PM
The theme for World Radio Day 2026 is ‘Radio and Artificial Intelligence: AI is a tool, not a voice’
e4m Staff Feb 13, 2026 9:18 AM
The Q3FY26 performance of key players indicates that the industry remains relevant, even as it is compelled to evolve its business model at an unprecedented pace
Chehneet Kaur Feb 13, 2026 9:09 AM
Complete removal of duty on newsprint, fixing tax asymmetry between digital and print & incorporation of FM radio into mobile handsets top the Budget wishlist of industry heads
Chehneet Kaur Jan 28, 2026 9:03 AM
As per a TRAI report, the sector’s ad revenue increased by over 2% compared to a nearly 15% growth in FY24
Chehneet Kaur Jan 12, 2026 1:44 PM
On the audience front, 2026 is widely seen as a potential inflection point, subject to the rollout of digital broadcasting reforms
Chehneet Kaur Jan 12, 2026 9:29 AM
For Radio Mango, Decibel’s return is less about revival and more about responsibility
e4m Staff Jan 8, 2026 12:19 PM
Abraham Thomas, CEO of Radio City, describes 2025 as the year Indian media shifted from unchecked expansion to disciplined, outcome-led growth anchored in regional relevance and accountability
Abe Thomas Dec 31, 2025 5:41 PM
His mandate includes end-to-end P&L ownership across five radio stations in Karnataka
e4m Staff Dec 15, 2025 3:48 PM
Ashit Kukian was earlier the CEO of Music Broadcast Limited from September 2018 to August this year
Chehneet Kaur Nov 30, 2025 7:14 PM
HT Media stated that the radio stations were no longer financially or strategically viable
e4m Staff Nov 27, 2025 11:31 AM
Alok Saxena, Vinodan P and Mahendra Menezes appointed heads of sale for regions
Starting this week, the show will air every Thursday and Friday, featuring digital explainers, viral topics, social trends, and national issues
While TRAI’s policy strikes a visionary note, broadcasters are wary that without realistic pricing, receiver access, and government support, the music may never reach the masses
Chehneet Kaur Oct 8, 2025 8:57 AM
TRAI has recommended conducting auctions to facilitate the rollout of digital radio services in four ‘A+’ and nine ‘A’ category cities
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
Reserve prices for FM channel auctions are set at Rs. 0.83 crore for Bilaspur, Rs. 1.20 crore for Rourkela, Rs. 0.97 crore for Rudrapur, and Rs. 3.75 lakh for Category ‘E’ cities
e4m Staff Sep 23, 2025 6:57 PM
DB Corp, Malayala Manorama, Mathrubhumi and other networks expand aggressively in Tier-2/3 India as rural demand and FM reach outpace cities
Chehneet Kaur Sep 19, 2025 9:41 AM
Earlier this year, TV Today had informed the stock exchanges about its memorandum of understanding and subsequent agreements with CCAMPL for the sale, alongside an advertising sales agreement
e4m Staff Sep 11, 2025 9:20 AM
Quarterly results of radio companies have signalled the deep stress on revenues and profitability
Chehneet Kaur Sep 9, 2025 9:06 AM
