tariff
The company's ad-supported tier will now cost $8.99 a month, compared with $7.99 earlier
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
Several brands in the FMCG, fashion, beauty, jewellery, tiles and electrical goods have started feeling the pinch with the 50% tariff coming into effect, say experts
Kanchan Srivastava Sep 1, 2025 8:46 AM
While sectors like textiles, pharma feel the heat, experts say that festive demand and India’s policy response will determine how sharply AdEx is hit in the medium to long term
Kanchan Srivastava Aug 13, 2025 8:35 AM
While global tariffs threaten supply chains and trade, the marketing technology industry is booming—driven by AI innovation, local resilience, and a sharp focus on ROI
Brij Pahwa Apr 15, 2025 2:12 PM
As governments continue to debate trade agreements and impose tariffs, martech stands out as a beacon of growth and innovation — agile, borderless, and indispensable to the future of global business
Brij Pahwa Apr 14, 2025 12:06 PM
For India, the pause is less of a reprieve and more of a reset button on anxiety
Shantanu David Apr 10, 2025 12:48 PM
Industry leaders foresee a moderate growth in the current fiscal, following back-to-back setbacks— stock market crash and the RBI’s downgrading of GDP growth forecasts
Kanchan Srivastava Apr 10, 2025 8:52 AM
With India caught in the US tariff crosshairs, several Indian sectors that export to the country, such as textiles, auto, and agriculture will be bracing for impact
Shantanu David Apr 3, 2025 9:04 AM
While as per JioStar’s RIO, the Star Value Pack Hindi and SVP Hindi Basic packs SD channels are priced at Rs 110 each, SPNI and Zee have also released their channel prices, effective from Feb 1
Aditi Gupta Jan 6, 2025 8:52 AM
TRAI, however, has jurisdiction in the case of tariff forbearance and permission to DPOs to form their own bouquets, said the experts
Aditi Gupta Jul 12, 2024 8:49 AM
IBDF members have written against price caps, ceilings, discount caps and limitations on bouquets for both broadcasters and distribution platforms
e4m Staff Oct 20, 2023 8:56 AM
The court said the imposition was as per SC’s judgment to allow the Centre to regulate tariff of cable operators
exchange4media Staff Feb 9, 2023 10:39 AM
DPOs were required to report to the authority, Distribution Retail Price of pay channels, bouquets of pay channels, and composition of bouquets of pay and FTA channels by January 1, 2023
exchange4media Staff Jan 20, 2023 8:16 AM
The Kerala High Court is likely to hear the petition this week
exchange4media Staff Jan 5, 2023 9:11 AM
While the withdrawal will be unconditional, it is learnt that the TRAI is likely to come out with a consultation paper to take care of the grievances of all stakeholders
Javed Farooqui Feb 15, 2022 11:01 AM
Thakur also spoke on the schemes of the government for the production, promotion, and preservation of film content
exchange4media Staff Feb 4, 2022 8:26 AM
A recent Crisil report suggested that the tariff hike along with ongoing customer upgrades will lead to an estimated 20% improvement in the average revenue per user (ARPU)
Javed Farooqui Dec 1, 2021 9:01 AM
From the fear of consumer backlash to UP elections, reasons why the regulator granted four months' time to the industry, according to stakeholders
Javed Farooqui Nov 12, 2021 8:29 AM
As per the implementation plan, the DPOs will have to ensure that subscribers avail of pay-TV service as per NTO 2.0 norms with effect from 1st April 2022
Javed Farooqui Nov 11, 2021 1:42 PM
TRAI has also said that it will not allow the additional burden to fall on the consumers
Javed Farooqui Oct 21, 2021 8:45 AM
The Bench also noted that the second proviso of the twin conditions of NTO 2.0 is arbitrary and violates the broadcasters fundamental rights
Javed Farooqui Jul 7, 2021 8:35 AM
Media experts believe it is unlikely that NTO 2.0 will be implemented this year even if the judgement is pronounced in November, because whoever loses the case will go to the Supreme Court
exchange4media Staff Oct 22, 2020 8:59 AM
The deadline has been extended as a petition by broadcasters against the order is being heard by Bombay High Court. The final verdict is expected on August 24
exchange4media Staff Aug 19, 2020 9:06 AM
Deep Drona, Chief Operating Officer, Enterr10 Television, shares how Dangal TV has adapted to the current business environment and retained viewership
Simran Sabherwal Jun 17, 2020 8:31 AM
According to sources, broadcasters and distribution operators are sticking to existing deals that are valid until March 31 and consumers are also going by the old channel bouquets
Sonam Saini Mar 23, 2020 9:04 AM
Maharashtra Cable Operators Federation said the implementation process will necessitate frequent interaction between subscribers and field executives
exchange4media Staff Mar 17, 2020 7:48 AM
TRAI said that this is to ensure that sufficient time is actually available to the consumers to exercise their choice of channels and bouquets before 1 March 2020
exchange4media Staff Feb 14, 2020 8:10 AM
While some industry players say broadcasters have started cutting budgets for content, others shared that the emphasis is still on producing good content but an impact in the future can’t be ruled out
Sonam Saini Feb 5, 2020 8:21 AM
Industry experts have expressed concerns on whether TRAI will be able to fulfill its goals like empowering consumers and reducing TV bills or will it lead to more rounds of amendments
exchange4media Staff Jan 28, 2020 9:32 AM
With speculations about further data tariff hikes, we speak to experts to gauge what could be the impact on the digital landscape that is dependent on data consumption on mobile phones
Shikha Paliwal Jan 27, 2020 8:34 AM
The counter comments for the Consultation Paper on ‘Transparency in Publishing of Tariff Offers’ can now be filed by February 21, 2020
exchange4media Staff Jan 25, 2020 9:43 AM
The average revenue per user (ARPU) of the Indian telecoms continue to stay low this year and their consumer spends are the lowest globally, according to industry experts
exchange4media Staff Jan 20, 2020 4:43 PM
According to TRAI Secretary SK Gupta, at the time of NTO implementation, broadcasters were up in arms claiming that it will harm the industry but broadcasters and DPOs ended up profiting from it
Naziya Alvi Rahman & Sonam Saini Jan 10, 2020 7:04 PM