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Advertisers, broadcasters, agencies and investors face an unprecedented measurement vacuum; industry warns prolonged suspension could reshape media buying and TV economics
Imran Fazal Jul 2, 2026 9:06 AM
India News, The Sunday Guardian lead digital rankings; Network clinches 7th spot
e4m Staff May 25, 2026 2:57 PM
Channel price hike has become necessary amid the slowing advertising growth, a shrinking pay-TV base, and rising content and sports rights costs
Aditi Gupta Apr 8, 2026 9:52 AM
The company has said that the deal will be completed only after all the necessary government and regulatory approvals are received and other conditions are met.
e4m Staff Mar 21, 2026 9:51 AM
AIDCF has submitted that onboarding linear channels on an OTT platform would effectively require broadcasters to supply signal decoders to an entity not permitted under the guidelines
e4m Staff Mar 19, 2026 4:15 PM
According to media reports, the pilot is being conducted with a leading industry player, to formally test an integrated cross-platform measurement model
e4m Staff Feb 26, 2026 9:11 AM
The actions included 35 advisories, 50 warnings and 54 directions to run apology scrolls
e4m Staff Feb 13, 2026 4:28 PM
The slots have been allotted for a two-month period starting February 1, 2026
e4m Staff Jan 30, 2026 9:07 AM
According to TRAI Annual Report 2024–25, the country has approximately 60 million cable TV households, around 2 million HITS subscribers, and 56.92 million active DTH subscribers as of 31 March, 2025
At the core of the controversy is the continuing interim protection granted in 2013. The Delhi High Court had categorically restrained the regulator from enforcing the ad-cap rule
Tasmayee Laha Roy Nov 20, 2025 9:02 AM
Speaking at an event, former I&B minister Anurag Thakur said linear TV continues to be the beating heart of entertainment for millions of households, and its foundational importance stands unshakeable
Launched in March 2024, PB-SHABD offers over 800 news stories daily in multiple Indian languages, covering more than 40 diverse categories
e4m Staff Jul 23, 2025 7:20 PM
Tribunal directs interim payment of Rs 40 crore; tells Sony to stop displaying warning messages on channels
e4m Staff May 28, 2025 8:53 AM
Increasing reach of DD Free Dish, combined with quality programming, has created a robust platform for broadcasters to not only enhance viewership but also build a sustainable revenue model
Aditi Gupta Apr 28, 2025 9:07 AM
Sony Pal has been placed on No 39 and NDTV India has been placed on No 55
e4m Staff Mar 27, 2025 4:34 PM
Cable operators argue that if broadcasters have the right to create bouquets, DPOs should have the flexibility to break them apart and offer more customized, consumer-friendly options
Aditi Gupta Mar 27, 2025 9:05 AM
The comment has been made by TRAI in its recommendations for regulatory framework for ground-based broadcasters released on Wednesday
Aditi Gupta Jan 16, 2025 8:57 AM
Star India and Viacom18 (now JioStar), and SPNI are some of the names planning to pull out their channels from DD Free Dish, say sources
Aditi Gupta Jan 15, 2025 8:49 AM
The slots will be allotted for the period from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026
Experts, however, say Prasar Bharati’s OTT raises significant concerns for DPOs, as the move to offer free registration & revenue sharing could disrupt the industry and negatively impact rev streams
Sonam Saini Aug 8, 2024 9:05 AM
The ministry has said that only satellites authorised by IN-SPACe can provide space-based communication and broadcast services in India
e4m Staff Jul 15, 2024 1:17 PM
The ministry issued the direction after it received several complaints against TV channels
e4m Staff Jun 25, 2024 4:30 PM
Sources say TRAI has requested broadcasters to not increase prices of TV channels till June this year to avoid any kind of action and reaction from cable operators during elections
Aditi Gupta Apr 9, 2024 9:01 AM
After relaunching business news channel ‘NDTV Profit’, NDTV to launch two regional channels soon
Industry has a mixed response. While some say NTO 3.0 has been positive, others claim it has shrunk the number of subscribers and has no good impact
Aditi Gupta Nov 2, 2023 8:31 AM
Post Covid, this is the first fiscal that saw an increase in the number of satellite TV channels, the ministry said
e4m Staff Oct 19, 2023 11:23 AM
A decision on the price at which BARC will provide Respondent Level Data to channels is expected soon
e4m Staff Sep 18, 2023 8:52 AM
The ministry said it has received representations from broadcasters having permission for 'Downlink only' TV channels that they are struggling to meet the revised minimum net worth requirement
exchange4media Staff Sep 4, 2023 7:09 PM
The bench said ‘self-regulation’ has proved ineffective for TV channels
exchange4media Staff Aug 14, 2023 1:42 PM
Stakeholders had sought clarification on Clause 11(3) (f), saying that the it could be misinterpreted
exchange4media Staff Mar 29, 2023 3:44 PM
The slots were bagged by Aastha Bhajan, Aastha Tamil, Bansal News, Chardikla Time TV, MH ONE DIL SE, News 18 UP/UK, News State UP/UK, RT, Sudarshan News, Swadesh News and Vedic
exchange4media Staff Feb 20, 2023 6:01 PM
As per Clause 35 of MIB's 'Guidelines for Uplinking and Downlinking of Television Channels in 2022', channels are now required to air content of national interest for 30 mins every day
exchange4media Staff Nov 28, 2022 9:09 AM
The department of telecom has, however, said the teleport operator and TV channels will be responsible for maintaining the quality of reception
exchange4media Staff Nov 22, 2022 10:03 AM
According to new guidelines, TV channels need not seek permission for the live telecast of events
exchange4media Staff Nov 9, 2022 4:33 PM
Aroon Purie, Editor-in-Chief, India Today Group inaugurated the channel’s studio on Friday
exchange4media Staff Oct 22, 2022 8:15 AM
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, I&B minister Anurag Thakur said the MIB has also issued directions for blocking 94 YouTube-based news channels and 19 social media accounts/websites/mobile applications
exchange4media Staff Aug 4, 2022 8:18 AM
Sources say the rationale behind exiting DD Free Dish earlier this year was to arrest the decline in pay DTH base, but the gamble doesn't seem to have paid off
Javed Farooqui Aug 3, 2022 8:09 AM
The authority also sought a written confirmation stating that the same has been carried out, within a period of seven days.
exchange4media Staff Jun 16, 2022 5:37 PM
Broadcasters will have to pay either 0.8% of net TV advertising billing or Rs 18 lakh per channel per annum, whichever is higher
exchange4media Staff May 25, 2022 8:16 AM
The total number of registered MSOs has increased to 1,763 as of March 21, 2022, from 1, 750 on December 30, 2021
exchange4media Staff Mar 22, 2022 8:58 AM
Most of the annual deals of news channels are done in the March-April period and so a lot is riding on the ratings
Sonam Saini & Javed Farooqui Mar 17, 2022 8:28 AM
The ministry also blocked 56 YouTube-based news channels and their social media accounts for public access during 2021-2022
exchange4media Staff Mar 16, 2022 8:25 AM
The channel will also showcase the world television premiere of ‘Balam Ji Love You’ on 14th February, between 6 – 9 pm
exchange4media Staff Feb 4, 2022 7:58 PM
Despite challenges of the second wave, the industry continued to entertain audiences by delivering fresh content throughout the year
Sonam Saini Jan 3, 2022 9:09 AM
The new logo symbolizes simplicity and the infinite experiential knowledge looped in together for both new and existing audiences
exchange4media Staff Dec 29, 2021 6:55 PM