regulations
Guest Column: Marketing veteran Shubhranshu Singh says the decision shaping how Facebook and Instagram engage with teenagers is bigger news than the fine
Shubhranshu Singh Aug 27, 2026 2:54 PM
Vivek Pradeep Rana, Managing Partner at Gnothi Seauton weighs in on the growing overlap between PR, marketing and paid influence
Vivek Pradeep Rana Aug 26, 2026 6:33 PM
The trial is part of mounting legal pressure on social media companies over their treatment of younger users
e4m Staff Aug 26, 2026 8:51 AM
ASCI said almost 97% of advertisements reported during the post-PROGA period were found on the Meta Ad Library, Instagram and websites
Imran Fazal Aug 25, 2026 9:18 AM
For the creator economy, the impact may depend largely on the type of financial content being produced
Shalinee Mishra Aug 25, 2026 9:12 AM
The regulator's consultation paper proposes a revised advertising framework for online bond platform providers
e4m Staff Aug 24, 2026 12:52 PM
Officials raised concerns that changing advertisements and video content on LED screens could distract motorists and increase accident risks
e4m Staff Aug 24, 2026 12:28 PM
The tribunal directed Jagat Gouri Cable Net to return the 194 STBs in good and working condition within two months of the judgment
Imran Fazal Aug 24, 2026 8:27 AM
Brands may now have to place greater emphasis on outcomes, meaningful engagement and quality of reach rather than treating every additional minute inside a platform as equally valuable
Shantanu David Aug 19, 2026 9:24 AM
The suit challenges the FCC’s April directive requiring Disney's eight owned-and-operated ABC stations to seek licence renewals years ahead of schedule
e4m Staff Aug 19, 2026 8:51 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
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 US cases form part of a wider regulatory push around social media use and children
e4m Staff Aug 11, 2026 8:55 AM
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
While the MIB relies on a three-tier self-regulatory grievance mechanism, the DEPwD proposes a statutory, penalty-backed enforcement framework
Imran Fazal Aug 6, 2026 8:54 AM
Broadcasters have consistently argued that the regulatory framework wrongly treats residential subscribers and commercial establishments alike for pricing purposes
Imran Fazal Aug 4, 2026 11:58 AM
Z has said that the company firmly believes that the order from SEBI has no direct bearing on the fund-raising exercise
Sources told e4m that Joshi's exit is driven by increasing professional commitments
Imran Fazal Jul 31, 2026 6:58 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
e4m had first reported in March that Publicis Groupe was preparing to challenge the high court's earlier order
Imran Fazal Jul 30, 2026 8:05 AM
The information is part of the agency's provisional attachment order (a copy of which is with e4m) in the alleged money laundering case against Gameskraft
Imran Fazal Jul 29, 2026 8:14 PM
Meta, Google, X and Snapchat have been summoned to appear before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Aug 3 amid rising concerns over deepfakes, privacy, misinformation and platform responsibility
e4m Staff Jul 28, 2026 5:49 PM
According to the advertisers' body, a calibrated increase would improve broadcasters' revenue prospects without materially affecting the consumer viewing experience
Imran Fazal Jul 24, 2026 9:23 AM
The statement provides greater clarity on the government's transition strategy, an issue that has been closely watched by broadcasters after the publication of the draft rules
Imran Fazal Jul 22, 2026 12:26 PM
Bharat Gupta, Founder & Chief Architect at ToBe, shares a comprehensive note outlining the critical paradigm shift currently underway in India's digital regulatory environment
e4m Staff Jul 20, 2026 11:43 AM
Parliament has also turned its attention to the government's proposed Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026
Imran Fazal Jul 20, 2026 8:38 AM
Google has been fined approximately $854,250; the tech giant has argued that it was protected by EU regulations that exempt online platforms from liability for content uploaded by third parties
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 impleaded entities include several of India's leading television networks, such as Zee Media, TV Today Network, ABP Network, Republic Media, Network18, Bennett Coleman & Co among others
Imran Fazal Jul 14, 2026 5:43 PM
Messaging platform submits its reply to the Centre's notice, while officials assess whether the proposed feature adequately addresses concerns over online fraud, impersonation and cybercrime
e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 1:23 PM
Participation fee pegged at Rs 1.5 crore; reserve prices range from Rs 4.87 crore to Rs 11.22 crore across five channel categories
e4m Staff Jul 10, 2026 8:12 AM
BARC also urged the MIB to withdraw its directive barring charges to news broadcasters during the TRP blackout, stating that the ratings suspension should not halt subscription fee collection
Imran Fazal Jul 1, 2026 6:22 PM
According to the company, the equity shares have been issued at ₹8.50 per share, including a premium of ₹7.50 per share
e4m Staff Jul 1, 2026 11:19 AM
Guest Column: Dr. Sandeep Goyal explains that the rebellion against personalisation is not a rejection of technology, but a demand for boundaries
Sandeep Goyal Jun 29, 2026 9:03 AM
In a social media post entrepreneur Arnab Mitra writes that celebrations around Kunal Shah's rise at WhatsApp have overshadowed questions on data ownership, consent and regulatory oversight
e4m Staff Jun 23, 2026 1:26 PM
AIDCF has already filed its counter submissions opposing the Centre's plea seeking vacation of the interim order granted by the court
Imran Fazal Jun 19, 2026 3:00 PM
Influencer industry experts say with brands evaluating audience trust, relevance & engagement quality, RBI's new norms will bring in stricter checks around disclosures, approvals & creator education
Shalinee Mishra Jun 18, 2026 8:51 AM
As per the central bank said the objective was to ensure that incentive structures do not encourage aggressive sales practices or lead to the mis-selling of products
e4m Staff Jun 16, 2026 12:15 PM
Industry stakeholders have until July 27 to submit comments on the draft framework
e4m Staff Jun 12, 2026 10:55 AM
The IT minister has signalled a fresh legal framework for artificial intelligence while balancing innovation, safety and economic growth
e4m Staff Jun 10, 2026 1:12 PM
Brands, technology platforms are increasingly using AI for behavioural prediction, automated decision-making, functions where the Court has stressed the need for human oversight and accountability
Anuja Jain Jun 8, 2026 9:12 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
As per NDTV, SEBI's Adjudicating Officer concluded that the company did not violate regulatory provisions, as alleged in a show-cause notice issued earlier
e4m Staff Jun 3, 2026 11:43 AM
Vajiram & Ravi IAS Study Centre allegedly put up ads about the institute's association with successful UPSC exam candidates while concealing info about nature of courses they had attended
The ruling, which ends a 13-year legal battle between broadcasters and the regulator, is expected to disproportionately impact news broadcasters and free-to-air (FTA) channels
Imran Fazal May 29, 2026 1:59 PM
The rule restricts channels to 10 minutes of commercial advertising and two minutes of self-promotional content every clock hour
e4m Staff May 29, 2026 1:28 PM
Guest Column: M. Gautham Machaiah writes on how the Asian Paints controversy exposes the mechanics of anonymous digital smear campaigns designed to sabotage corporate rivals
M. Gautham Machaiah May 28, 2026 12:57 PM