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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
Negotiations between Zee and Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) are still underway and an agreement is expected to be signed soon, sources said
e4m Staff May 27, 2026 10:33 AM
The broadcaster has also rolled out a redesigned corporate website with a new interface and a more prominent Sony Pictures-led visual identity
e4m Staff May 27, 2026 9:18 AM
For the valuation, CEO Ankush Sachdeva reportedly said the company’s eventual market valuation will depend on investor sentiment closer to the IPO
e4m Staff May 14, 2026 10:59 AM
A key demand emerging from the submissions is that ALTD platforms should be treated on par with Distribution Platform Operators (DPOs), such as DTH, cable, IPTV and HITS operators
Imran Fazal May 13, 2026 3:28 PM
Industry executives said the regulator’s eventual recommendations may have far-reaching implications for platform licensing, channel carriage economics, digital advertising and competitive dynamics
Imran Fazal May 13, 2026 3:14 PM
As per media reports, the appointment comes as Jio Platforms is preparing to file its DRHP with Sebi for a potential public listing
e4m Staff May 13, 2026 12:57 PM
Industry estimates suggest the broader AI-in-sports market could approach nearly $50 billion by 2033
Imran Fazal May 13, 2026 8:47 AM
The 73rd edition of the Festival takes place from 22 to 26 June in Cannes, France
Ted Turner, Founder of CNN, was one of the last great broadcasting pioneers, an era when media owners saw themselves not just as content managers, but as shapers of public consciousness
Shantanu David May 7, 2026 9:24 AM
Broadcasters and media agencies have expressed divergent views on the new framework
Imran Fazal May 6, 2026 6:31 PM
Geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East—another important source of advertising demand—have further contributed to a cautious outlook
Imran Fazal May 6, 2026 9:12 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
The interview will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and candidates can participate directly. This recruitment process will fill six different positions related to finance, content, and technology
e4m Staff Apr 30, 2026 9:56 AM
What began as a simple convenience feature- early access for digital users- has evolved into a clear signal of how India’s television ecosystem is being recalibrated in the current ratings environment
Aditi Gupta Apr 23, 2026 8:09 AM
After walking away from Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix sharpens focus on advertising, live programming, content ownership and ARPU; India could be a key testbed for its next growth phase
Kanchan Srivastava Apr 20, 2026 9:10 AM
Revenue for the quarter rose 16% to $12.3 billion, driven by a mix of subscriber growth, price increases and a rapidly scaling ads business
e4m Staff Apr 17, 2026 8:26 AM
The streaming company has delinked the departure of Reed Hastings from the unsuccessful bid of Warner Bros
e4m Staff Apr 17, 2026 8:10 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
Prior to this, Sood worked with the MIB, where she handled policy and communication-related assignments
e4m Staff Apr 11, 2026 12:37 PM
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
Under the new rules, organisers must submit applications in the prescribed format along with all required documents
D2M technology enables the transmission of video, audio and data directly to mobile handsets using terrestrial broadcast infrastructure—eliminating reliance on SIM cards or mobile data networks
Imran Fazal Apr 1, 2026 1:05 PM
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
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 study by the Esya Centre highlights that the current NTO and new regulatory framework have introduced a 2-part pricing model comprising a network capacity fee and separate content charges
e4m Staff Mar 24, 2026 11:20 AM
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
The information was shared by Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan in a written reply in the Lok Sabha
e4m Staff Mar 18, 2026 5:51 PM
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
Gopinath Natarajan previously served as CEO – Asset Management at Geojit Financial
e4m Staff Mar 17, 2026 4:10 PM
Arnd Benninghoff is currently the Executive Vice President of Gaming at Modern Times Group
e4m Staff Mar 16, 2026 10:44 AM
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
Prasanna Raghav recently resigned from Associated Broadcasting Company Pvt. Ltd. (TV9 Network), where he served as SVP & Head of Branded Content
e4m Staff Mar 11, 2026 12:22 PM
Shibu joins Reporter TV from Madison World, where he served as General Manager – Media Buying
While remaining independent in spirit, Gozoop has partnered with YAAP through a strategic collaboration, thus becoming part of a soon to be publicly listed company
Prior to PepsiCo, Amit Kumar Nanchahal worked with Ola (ANI Technologies Pvt Ltd)
e4m Staff Feb 20, 2026 1:00 PM
Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit, the Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting said he the government is set to add another 20,000 GPUs soon
e4m Staff Feb 17, 2026 4:04 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
Industry watchers are unanimous that for brands, visibility alone is no longer the battleground; it is now about remaining distinct and preferred inside systems designed to optimise outcomes
Anuja Jain Jan 21, 2026 8:48 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
With strong viewership across regional and rural India, TV news is poised to unlock new revenue opportunities
Chehneet Kaur Jan 19, 2026 9:36 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
WaveX, under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, will provide financial support, policy guidance, and national visibility for the programme
The theme for the calendar is ‘Bharat@2026: Sewa, Sushasan and Samriddhi’
e4m Staff Dec 31, 2025 3:29 PM
In a year-end communication to employees, Network18 MD & Group Editor-in-Chief Rahul Joshi said the company stayed resilient by focusing on content, creators and subscriptions
e4m Staff Dec 30, 2025 3:00 PM
As 2025 draws to a close, India’s broadcast and TV distribution industry flags growing policy paralysis at a time when linear TV faces economic pressure and platform disruption
Tasmayee Laha Roy Dec 26, 2025 9:02 AM