BARC TV Ratings Blackout News, Insights & Timeline | Exchange4media
Latest Advertising, Media, Marketing News in India | Exchange4media
  • HOME
  • ADVERTISING
  • MARKETING
  • PR & CORP COMM
    PR & CORP COMM NEWS IPRCCA 2025 WOMEN ACHIEVERS AWARDS 2025 LOVE X PR & COMMS IN THE SPOTLIGHT THE EXPERT'S PERSPECTIVE PR COMMUNE MAGAZINE PR AND CORP COMM 30 UNDER 30 2025 E4M PR CORP COMM CONVENTION 2025 E4M PR AND CORP COMM MASTER CLASS 2025 IPRCCA 2024 PR AND CORP COMM 40 UNDER 40 2024 WOMEN ACHIEVERS AWARDS 2024
  • MEDIA
    TELEVISION RADIO DIGITAL OUT OF HOME PRINT MEDIA OTHERS EXPERIENTIAL-MARKETING
  • PEOPLE MOVEMENT
  • CANNES LIONS
  • BUZZ
  • MORE
    IPL 2026 GOAFEST BUDGET FESTIVE SEASON TRENDS WATCH INFLUENCE ZONE IPL 2025 WOMEN'S DAY TECH TALK E4M BLOGS BUDGET 2025 BUDGET 2024 IPL 2024 ICC WORLD CUP NEWS VIDEOS PHOTOS AUTHORS MARKETING INITIATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS GUEST COLUMN INTERVIEW CREATIVE SHOWCASE GUEST AUTHORS INDUSTRY BRIEFING

BARC TV Ratings Blackout

The ongoing blackout of TV news TRP ratings by BARC continues as the MIB directive remains in effect. The situation has raised concerns about transparency and the future of TV ratings in the industry.

Topic: Regulation
Top Insights
Impact of MIB Directives

The MIB's directives have significantly impacted the operations of BARC, leading to an extended blackout of TV ratings.

Industry Concerns

There are growing concerns within the media industry regarding the lack of transparency in TV ratings during the blackout period.

Future of TV Ratings

The future of TV ratings remains uncertain as BARC awaits license renewal under the new TRP policy.

Regulatory Compliance

BARC's compliance with MIB regulations is crucial for resuming TV ratings and restoring industry confidence.

Public Sentiment

Public sentiment is increasingly critical of the blackout, with calls for more accountability in media ratings.

Timeline
01 Oct 2023
MIB Directive Issued

MIB issues a directive halting all BARC TV ratings until further notice.

05 Oct 2023
BARC Blackout Extended

BARC announces an extension of the TV news TRP blackout as the MIB directive remains in force.

10 Oct 2023
Industry Reactions

Media industry stakeholders express concerns over the implications of the ongoing TRP ratings blackout.

People & Companies
BARC MIB
Frequently Asked Questions
The blackout is due to a directive from the MIB, which has halted all BARC TV ratings until the license renewal under the new TRP policy.
BARC is expected to resume TV ratings once the MIB directive is lifted and the license renewal process is completed.
The blackout affects the media industry by limiting transparency and impacting advertising decisions based on TV ratings.
The new TRP policy aims to enhance regulatory compliance and transparency in TV ratings, but its implementation has led to the current blackout.
The MIB oversees the regulatory framework for TV ratings and has the authority to enforce directives affecting organizations like BARC.
Related Topics
BARC Audience Measurement Initiatives
Latest Articles
MIB Freezes BARC TV Ratings Amid Licence Renewal Process
MIB halts all BARC TV ratings until licence renewal under new TRP policy

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

01 Jul 2026  · 09:42 PM
BARC extends TV news TRP blackout as MIB directive stays in force
BARC extends TV news TRP blackout as MIB directive stays in force

The latest communication comes after industry executives expected news ratings to return this week following the expiry of the four-week suspension period that ended on June 28

01 Jul 2026  · 08:28 PM
Broadcast Audience Research Council
Will BARC resume TV news TRP ratings this week as the blackout period ends?

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 halt subscription fee collection

01 Jul 2026  · 06:22 PM

TOP STORIES

  • Latest
  • Featured

MIB halts all BARC TV ratings until licence renewal under new TRP policy
1 hour ago

Zee Entertainment approves Rs 3,143 crore promoter-led fundraise via preferential warrants
1 hour ago

BARC extends TV news TRP blackout as MIB directive stays in force
2 hours ago

The death of discovery: Why AI is compressing consumer decisions
4 hours ago

Will BARC resume TV news TRP ratings this week as the blackout period ends?
5 hours ago

SEE MORE

Gurpreet Singh's new act: Starts Good Practice Media
13 hours ago

Pankaj Srivastava moves on from Zee Media, likely to take up senior leadership role soon
14 hours ago

India’s ad market is growing. Why are publisher economics still broken?
13 hours ago

The candidate with no voters
13 hours ago

The content trap: Are brands creating too much and saying too little?
14 hours ago

SEE MORE

POPULAR

  • MOST READ
  • TRENDING Topics

    Hansa Research Founder Ashok Kumar Das no more
    6 days ago

    Candere names Smriti Mandhana as new brand ambassador
    4 days ago

    Sunitha Simon bids farewell to Bharti Airtel after over 16 years
    5 days ago

    Air India hands media planning and buying mandate to Dentsu
    1 week ago

    Noel Tata to step down as Trent chairman
    1 week ago

  • BARC TV Ratings Blackout
  • Zee Entertainment Fundraise Approval
  • AI Impact on Consumer Decisions
  • Shadma Shaikh's Appointment
  • Shubhangi Tewari's Celebratory Milestone

SEE MORE

ABOUT E4M

exchange4media was set up in year 2000 with the aim of publishing niche, relevant and quality publications for the marketing, advertising and media professionals.

ADSERT WEB SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. 3'rd Floor, D-40, Sector-2, Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Pincode - 201301

Connect With Us !

USEFUL LINKS
  • Advertising News
  • Marketing News
  • Digital News
  • Latest News
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Authors
  • Editorial Team
  • Contact Us
OTHER LINKS
  • Sitemap
  • Privacy Policy
  • Term & Condition
  • GDPR Compliance
  • Cookie Policy
  • Corrections Policy
  • Ethics Policy
  • Fact Checking Policy
  • Ownership Info
CONNECT WITH US
  • e4m Twitter
  • e4m Google News
Subscribe e4m Newsletter

25000+ Industry Leaders already read it everyday

By clicking Sign Up, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

OUR PROPERTIES

  • impactonnet
  • realtyplusmag
  • pitchonnet
  • samachar4media
  • e4mevents
  • loudest
  • futureplay
  • martechai
The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of digital.
Copyright © 2026 Adsert Web Solutions Pvt Ltd