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DD Free Dish Auctions
The DD Free Dish platform is undergoing a series of e-auctions for channel slots, with significant bidding activity and a focus on integrity in the auction process. Recent developments include the introduction of MPEG-4 slots and the allocation of regional channels.
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High Bidding Activity
DD Free Dish MPEG-2 e-auctions: Movies bucket sees highest bidding at Rs 13.45 c...
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Mar 2023
Artificial Scarcity Debate Resurfaces
As the government prepares for the FY26 slot auctions, the debate on artificial scarcity in broadcas...
Mar 2023
Regional Channels Allocated Slots
Seventeen regional channels are allocated free MPEG-4 slots under a pilot scheme.
Mar 2023
Slot Auction Notice Issued
Prasar Bharati issues a notice for the DD Free Dish slot auction, emphasizing the Integrity Pact.
Mar 2023
Movies Bucket Bidding
The bidding for the movies bucket in the MPEG-2 e-auction reaches Rs 13.45 crore on Day 2.
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Mar 2023
Fresh MPEG-4 Slot E-Auction Announced
Prasar Bharati announces a new e-auction for MPEG-4 slots, starting from March 16.
12 Mar 2023
Artificial Scarcity Debate Resurfaces
As the government prepares for the FY26 slot auctions, the debate on artificial scarcity in broadcasting returns.
13 Mar 2023
Regional Channels Allocated Slots
Seventeen regional channels are allocated free MPEG-4 slots under a pilot scheme.
14 Mar 2023
Slot Auction Notice Issued
Prasar Bharati issues a notice for the DD Free Dish slot auction, emphasizing the Integrity Pact.
15 Mar 2023
Movies Bucket Bidding
The bidding for the movies bucket in the MPEG-2 e-auction reaches Rs 13.45 crore on Day 2.
16 Mar 2023
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Fresh MPEG-4 Slot E-Auction Announced
Prasar Bharati announces a new e-auction for MPEG-4 slots, starting from March 16.
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DD Free Dish MPEG-2 e-auctions: Movies bucket sees highest bidding at Rs 13.45 cr on Day 2
DD Free Dish to conduct fresh MPEG-4 slot e-auction from March 16
The slots allotted through this process will be valid for a one-year period, from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027
Five channels get slots on DD FreeDish
The slots have been allotted for a two-month period starting February 1, 2026
Prasar Bharati opens applications for Free Dish slot auction: Price starts at Rs 2.63 cr
In round two, the reserve price will drop to Rs 2.10 crore
Prasar Bharati issues notice for DD Free Dish slot auction with focus on Integrity Pact
The notice outlines the procedure for participation in the e-auction scheduled to be held on February 16
Artificial scarcity debate returns as govt readies DD Free Dish FY26 slot auctions
Industry awaits clarity on capacity, slot disclosures and auction rules ahead of FY26 DD Free Dish bidding
17 regional channels get free DD Free Dish MPEG-4 slots under pilot scheme
The allotment, part of Prasar Bharati’s 93rd round, aims to expand regional language reach on India’s free-to-air DTH platform
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The DD Free Dish platform is undergoing a series of e-auctions for channel slots, with significant bidding activity and a focus on integrity in the auction process. Recent developments include the introduction of MPEG-4 slots and the allocation of regional channels.