BARC Ratings Suspension Impact

Following Thursday's high-level govt meeting on the prolonged ratings impasse, the industry is yet to receive any fresh direction from the ministry

The meeting, attended by I&B Secretary and senior government officials, discussed at length the outstanding issues surrounding BARC's compliance with the TRP 20...

e4m had first reported that the Ministry was inclined to allow BARC to resume ratings while the formal renewal process continued

The clarification comes amid growing uncertainty in the broadcasting industry following the suspension of television ratings after the rollout of the new policy

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Industry executives said today's IBDF meeting is expected to focus on preparing a common industry position before engaging with the ministry

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The move effectively renders BARC's ratings operations inactive until the ministry completes the renewal process under the new regulatory framework

The latest communication comes after industry executives expected news ratings to return this week following the expiry of the four-week suspension period that...

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 h...