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The company has fully redeemed its non-convertible, non-cumulative redeemable preference shares

e4m Staff Jan 20, 2026 3:47 PM

Premiumisation in kids’ care has moved beyond products to become a lifestyle choice, reshaping how Indian families spend across education, wellness, clothing and everyday life

e4m Staff Jan 19, 2026 11:58 AM

On the audience front, 2026 is widely seen as a potential inflection point, subject to the rollout of digital broadcasting reforms

Chehneet Kaur Jan 12, 2026 12:35 PM

As part of this alliance, UFO Moviez secures exclusive advertising rights across 239 Miraj screens

e4m Staff Nov 21, 2025 10:30 AM

The screen, once a realm of artistic inquiry, is being refitted as an ideological archive where myth passes for evidence and feelings stand in for facts.

e4m Desk Nov 20, 2025 11:03 AM

As Sakal Media Group turns 93, Janhavi Pawar, Director, Sakal Media Group, shares her thoughts on the Groups legacy, adaptability and future goals

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2025 4:52 PM

Navin Khemka, CEO, EssenceMediacom South Asia and other senior leaders, in an exclusive chat with IMPACT, outline their proprietary emAttention Architect tool

e4m Staff Jul 1, 2025 4:38 PM

Spotify Hits Launches In India, Celebrating Nine Innovative Campaigns

e4m Staff Dec 2, 2024 2:07 PM

Nikita Abhanave was earlier Senior Director - Digital at Mindshare

e4m Staff Nov 12, 2024 10:32 AM

Global will be a collective platform, forming an exclusive alliance of independent agency

A P Sriram Sep 20, 2024 12:14 PM

Permission holders in uncovered new cities of North Eastern states, J&K, and island territories will get a concessional rate of 2% annual fee for the first 3 years of the 15-year licence period

e4m Staff Sep 16, 2024 10:03 AM

Dhruv Dhawan, Head of Ad at Disney+ Hotstar, shares that FMCG players are increasingly partnering with Hotstar for major cricket tournaments, a trend that was not as prevalent before

e4m Desk Sep 13, 2024 4:25 PM

Industry experts share their hopes for community radio as a medium that will bridge communication gap and give a voice to local communities, shaping India’s media landscape in the years to come

Chehneet Kaur Sep 9, 2024 9:03 AM

MIB said that the move will lead to more employment opportunities, boost local dialect and culture, and drive ‘vocal for local’ initiatives

e4m Staff Aug 28, 2024 4:20 PM

The campaign spotlighted the unfulfilled promises and neglected projects across Kerala, drawing attention to the unfinished work left dormant due to administrative inaction

e4m Staff Aug 19, 2024 10:12 AM

As per a report, in a recent earnings call ENIL CEO spoke of the integration of Gaana in December 2023

e4m Desk Aug 12, 2024 8:14 AM

The venture is set to premiere on 19th July at 7:00 PM exclusively on Club FM Radio

e4m Staff Jul 18, 2024 1:12 PM

According to a report by TAM AdEx, more than 2.5k advertisers and 3.3k brands were exclusively present on radio in Jan-Mar 2024

e4m Staff Jul 9, 2024 8:58 AM

At e4m Golden Mikes - Radio & Audio Conference, industry experts deliberated on the ‘Evolution of audio content: From Radio to Podcasts’

e4m Staff Jun 29, 2024 9:03 AM

At e4m Golden Mikes Radio & Audio Conference, Radio Mirchi’s Jeeturaaj, Big FM’s Vrajesh Hirjee, Fever FM’s RJ Rahul and Radio City’s Ginnie Mahajan discussed the persona of RJs as influencers

e4m Staff Jun 28, 2024 1:37 PM

At exchange4media Golden Mikes - Radio & Audio Conference 2024, industry experts discussed ‘The Power of Sound: Leveraging Audio to Build and Strengthen Brands’

e4m Staff Jun 27, 2024 5:35 PM

The e4m Golden Mikes Awards and Conference was a celebration of exceptional and innovative excellence in the Radio & Audio industry

e4m Desk Jun 27, 2024 9:19 AM

At the e4m Golden Mikes Radio & Audio Conference 2024, BIG FM’s Abe Thomas and Fever Network’s Ramesh Menon shared insights on ‘The roadmap ahead for radio in the digital era’

e4m Staff Jun 27, 2024 8:54 AM

At e4m Golden Mikes Radio & Audio Conference 2024, Shashi Sinha, IPG Mediabrands CEO, shared industry insights as he recalled his associations with Geetmala’s Ameen Sayani & Amul’s Dr Verghese Kurien

e4m Staff Jun 27, 2024 8:29 AM

The radio channel also bagged a bronze metal for its podcast ‘Nothing But The Truth’

e4m Desk Jun 26, 2024 10:42 PM

The other winners in the category are RJ Ginnie Mahajan, RJ Jeeturaaj, RJ Annu Kapoor, RJ Aishappath Adhishh, RJ Agni and RJ Firoz

e4m Staff Jun 26, 2024 10:42 PM

The radio channel bagged 10 golds, 14 silver, 10 bronze metals across categories

e4m Desk Jun 26, 2024 10:41 PM

The radio channel won 10 golds, 13 silver and 12 bronze metals across categories for their exemplary work

e4m Desk Jun 26, 2024 10:41 PM

The radio channel won 9 golds, 14 silver and 6 bronze metals across categories

e4m Desk Jun 26, 2024 10:40 PM

The other key winners include Aaj Tak Radio, Fever FM, Big FM, Music Broadcast Limited, Gulf Oil, Bank of Baroda and Axis Bank

e4m Staff Jun 26, 2024 10:36 PM

The awards will honour winners in four major categories- Radio, Podcast/Audio Series, Audio Books and Excellence, which are further divided into several sub-categories

e4m Staff Jun 25, 2024 9:05 AM

As per the plan, Sapphire Media Limited will pay Rs. 261 crores to secured and operational creditors as against the total claims of Rs. 947.5 crore

e4m Staff May 6, 2024 7:10 PM

The hyperlocal nature of radio allows real estate players to target specific geographic areas, reach potential buyers or renters, shared players from both industries

Chehneet Kaur Apr 29, 2024 8:49 AM

Experts cite lack of measurement, lower ad rates and strong competition from OTT platforms as some of the factors muting the growth

Chehneet Kaur Mar 19, 2024 9:16 AM

According to a recent TAM report, more than 10K advertisers were present on the radio medium in 2023

Chehneet Kaur Mar 8, 2024 3:18 PM

Archana Kapoor, founder of Radio Mewat & The Radio Festival, remembers how Ameen Sayani's Binaca Geetmala wasn't just a source of music but a steadfast companion for listeners

Archana Kapoor Feb 21, 2024 6:19 PM

Nisha Narayanan, Director and COO, Red FM and Magic FM, pays tribute to Ameen Sayani and the rich legacy he leaves behind

Nisha Narayanan Feb 21, 2024 5:11 PM

Shashi Sinha, CEO of IPG Mediabrands, India, who had worked with Ameen Sayani for over six years on ‘Binaca Geetmala’, shares his memories of the iconic radio presenter

Shashi Sinha Feb 21, 2024 12:31 PM

In 2014, Ameen Sayani was the Chief Guest at e4m Golden Mikes

e4m Staff Feb 21, 2024 11:24 AM

Ameen Sayani gained immense fame as a host in Hindi with the popular radio show 'Geetmala'

e4m Staff Feb 21, 2024 10:50 AM

In 2023, Radio’s AdEx grew by 12%, maintained its market share of 2.3%, and, rang up ad spends of Rs. 2,272 crore

e4m Staff Feb 15, 2024 5:59 PM

Ramesh Menon, CEO, Fever FM, writes on the inspiration behind recalibration of Fever FM

Ramesh Menon Feb 14, 2024 2:15 PM

In its Q3 2024 results, Entertainment Network (India) Ltd. posted Rs 140 crore in total revenue, reporting a growth of 21% YoY

Chehneet Kaur Feb 14, 2024 11:13 AM

As we reflect on the historical contributions of radio, we recognize its enduring impact on gender equality and the vital role it continues to play in shaping our society

e4m Staff Feb 13, 2024 7:27 PM

At the Radio Festival 2024, industry players discussed the changing representation of women in leadership roles in the radio industry

Chehneet Kaur Feb 13, 2024 4:37 PM

A growing preference for music streaming, podcasts and personalized content on smart devices is enabling radio advertisers with more insights and precise targeting opportunities

Sohini Ganguly Feb 13, 2024 1:39 PM

The study by Toluna mentions that 80% of respondents claim that they regularly listen to radio

e4m Staff Feb 13, 2024 1:26 PM

On World Radio Day, industry players share with e4m that radio can bring in a surprise element to keep the GenZ hooked

Chehneet Kaur Feb 13, 2024 11:42 AM

Guest Column: Community Radio Stations have transformed into hubs of mobilization, communication and cultural celebration, writes Archana Kapoor, Founder Director of The Radio Festival

Zoya Hussain Feb 13, 2024 10:40 AM

The radio channel’s revenue touched Rs 60.4 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2023

e4m Staff Feb 8, 2024 5:03 PM

The rebranding initiative is designed to position itself as a youth-centered content network, transcending its traditional radio identity, the company said

e4m Staff Jan 31, 2024 6:37 PM

Some reports later said that the message put out by the company on social media was a marketing gimmick 

e4m Staff Jan 30, 2024 11:03 AM

Top players from the radio sector look back at the many wins of the year and speak about uniting as an industry to tackle common challenges for a fine-tuned future ahead

Chehneet Kaur Dec 14, 2023 7:40 AM

RJ Megha and RJ Dnyaneshwari spoke to e4m about the new show and the evolving creative space in radio

Tanzila Shaikh Dec 1, 2023 1:04 PM

The I&B Secretary said they have already got a green signal to present it before the Cabinet

Chehneet Kaur Oct 31, 2023 9:02 AM

According to sources, Radio Mirchi is close second

e4m Staff Oct 30, 2023 9:12 AM

Jan-Jun’23 witnessed a 6% growth compared to last year's H1

e4m Staff Oct 30, 2023 9:08 AM

Leading FM radio players talk about changing advertiser demands, innovative IPs, ad cost challenges and more as they look forward to the festive season

Chehneet Kaur Oct 30, 2023 8:43 AM

MIB granted 388 licences and permissions in 2022

e4m Staff Oct 19, 2023 11:03 AM

The new rates, approved by the ministry in the month of September 2023, includes a 43 per cent increase in base rate

Chehneet Kaur Oct 9, 2023 6:54 PM

It is deployed to provide audio service in drive-in movie theatres, amusement parks, business premises, residential complexes etc

e4m Staff Sep 21, 2023 4:10 PM

The authority has also recommended delinking annual licence fee of a FM radio channel from NOTEF

e4m Desk Sep 5, 2023 6:02 PM

Harrish M Bhatia, ex-President (Media/Entertainment & Consumer Durables) at DB Corp explores the essential steps that can propel private FM radio into the forefront of Indian media

Harrish M Bhatia Aug 22, 2023 11:44 AM

The company has achieved EBITDA of Rs 19 crore during the quarter, a growth of 59% YoY   

e4m Desk Aug 14, 2023 10:48 AM

Industry heads shared how their radio budgets are channelised strategically to multiply advertising revenues

Tanya Dwivedi Aug 3, 2023 9:00 AM

The company’s digital business is up 33% over Q1FY23 

e4m Desk Jul 28, 2023 1:32 PM

CEO of Radio City, Kukian spoke to e4m about the company’s performance in 2023, speculations for 2024, advertising revenue, market expansion plans and more

Tanya Dwivedi Jul 25, 2023 2:23 PM

120 community radio stations added in the last 2 years, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting has said

Tanya Dwivedi Jul 24, 2023 3:42 PM

The upcoming festive season and a host of cricket events set to give the sector’s ad volumes a much-needed push, say industry heads

Tanya Dwivedi Jul 12, 2023 11:05 AM

As per TAM AdEx quarterly report, 3.9k exclusive brands advertised in radio in 2023 with LIC leading the list

Tanya Dwivedi Jun 28, 2023 12:09 PM

The choreographer was joined by Radio City’s  RJ Archana who grooved to the tunes of the new jingle

e4m Desk Jun 23, 2023 4:07 PM

The campaign is in collaboration with India Vision Foundation

e4m Desk Jun 21, 2023 4:25 PM

Reduction of data lag, web-based dashboard and cross screen access are some of the features of the new system

e4m Desk Jun 15, 2023 6:36 PM

In the latest episode of The Kapil Sharma Show, the comedian introduced RJ Jeeturaaj as the winner of three Golden Mikes Awards

e4m Desk Jun 7, 2023 7:15 PM

The company has posted FY23 top line of Rs 198.9 crore

e4m Desk May 24, 2023 11:08 AM

The earlier deadline for submitting comments was May 15

e4m Desk May 22, 2023 3:36 PM

Popular Radio Jockey Ginnie from Delhi has won the ‘RJ of the Year’ award

e4m Desk May 22, 2023 12:18 PM

Mindshare, ENIL, Music Broadcast Ltd, and Big FM among other key winners

e4m Desk May 17, 2023 9:40 PM

The programme addresses local issues and has a high relevance across age groups, note experts

Tanya Dwivedi May 16, 2023 9:12 AM

The CEO of MYFM spoke to e4m on the recent government advisory, market expansion plans and the upcoming radio broadcast auctions

Tanya Dwivedi May 15, 2023 9:19 AM

RBNL has reportedly been put under the corporate insolvency process by the National Company Law Tribunal

e4m Desk May 11, 2023 9:09 AM

The IT ministry has said in an advisory that a sharp fall has been noticed in the number of phones coming with FM radio services

e4m Desk May 5, 2023 1:48 PM

The Mirchi company shared that investments towards digital platforms have started bearing fruit

e4m Desk May 5, 2023 11:52 AM

Prasar Bharati CEO Gaurav Dwivedi has said in an internal order that the decision was taken earlier but is being operationalised now

e4m Desk May 5, 2023 9:08 AM

The CEO of Reliance Broadcast Network spoke to e4m on TRAI’ recommendations for the sector, going big on innovations, new advertisers and the expansion in tier cities

Tanya Dwivedi Apr 12, 2023 8:55 AM

Experts explain why regional radio is the next big target for brands and advertisers in the coming years

Tanya Dwivedi Apr 6, 2023 9:09 AM

The FM network has been roped in as an exclusive radio partner

e4m Desk Mar 31, 2023 12:35 PM

TRAI has shared its recommendations on community radio with MIB

e4m Desk Mar 25, 2023 9:01 AM

Nisha Narayanan, Director & COO, RED FM, and Magic FM, shares why the radio industry needs government support, the sector’s performance in 2023, radio ad revenue and much more

Tanya Dwivedi Mar 8, 2023 9:20 AM

The plea has been filed by IDBI Trusteeship Services on behalf of L&T Investment Management Limited over the non-clearance of debt worth Rs Rs 174 crore

e4m Desk Feb 28, 2023 10:41 AM

Industry heads say that the sector's revenue is likely to cross pre-pandemic levels with growth driven by tier 2 and tier 3 markets

Tanya Dwivedi Feb 13, 2023 8:48 AM

As per TAM AdEx data, more than 10K advertisers tuned into radio in 2022 with LIC leading the list 

e4m Desk Feb 7, 2023 8:48 AM

As of 30th September 2022, there have been 388 operational private FM radio channels in 113 cities run by 36 private FM radio operators, according to data reported to TRAI

e4m Desk Feb 6, 2023 5:21 PM

The growth has been led by strong growth in non-FCT revenues, the company has said

e4m Desk Feb 3, 2023 10:11 AM

BIG FM topped in Bangalore and Radio Mirchi in Kolkata

e4m Desk Feb 3, 2023 8:37 AM

Rationalisation of GST structure, relief in import duty on broadcast equipment are some of the other demands

Tanya Dwivedi Jan 31, 2023 9:10 AM

BIG FM led in Bangalore and Radio Mirchi in Kolkata between 27th Nov and 24th Dec'22

e4m Desk Jan 27, 2023 3:52 PM

The 9M FY23 top line stood at Rs 147.5 crore

e4m Desk Jan 25, 2023 11:15 AM

Today, we look at the chiefs of ad sales and revenue departments of the country’s leading radio platforms who have been skippering the industry through its many challenges

Imran Fazal Jan 24, 2023 8:43 AM

BIG FM led in Bangalore and Radio Mirchi in Kolkata between 20th Nov and 17th Dec'22

e4m Desk Jan 23, 2023 10:18 AM

The findings are as per Toluna’s study across 30 markets

e4m Desk Jan 20, 2023 12:24 PM

Between 13th Nov and 10th Dec last year, BIG FM led in Bangalore and Radio Mirchi in Kolkata

e4m Desk Jan 13, 2023 8:32 AM

Between Nov 6 and Dec 3, BIG FM took and Radio Mirchi took lead in Bangalore and Kolkata respectively

e4m Desk Jan 4, 2023 8:37 AM

In Kolkata and Bangalore, Radio Mirchi and BIG FM topped the charts respectively

e4m Desk Dec 28, 2022 8:59 AM

‘Get Some Sun’, now in its 7th edition, covers the 7 wonders of the world, the remarkable travel journeys of influencers while building awareness about international travel insurance

e4m Desk Dec 26, 2022 5:44 PM

BIG FM and Radio Mirchi led in Bangalore and Kolkata

e4m Desk Dec 23, 2022 12:14 PM

Radio industry heads say 2023 will see the sector going in for further diversification, expansion of digital radio and building of more indigenous properties  

Tanzila Shaikh Dec 22, 2022 9:06 AM

BIG FM stayed steady on top of the Bangalore charts and Radio Mirchi on Kolkata

e4m Desk Dec 14, 2022 8:30 AM

As per MIB, these stations will lead in the dissemination of information relating to the community radio movement in India

e4m Desk Dec 14, 2022 8:09 AM

Big FM led in Bangalore whereas Radio Mirchi maintained top spot in Kolkata

e4m Desk Dec 8, 2022 8:29 AM

Radio Mirchi stayed ahead in Kolkata while Big FM topped in Bangalore

e4m Desk Nov 30, 2022 7:57 AM

Radio Mirchi trounced the competition in Kolkata while Big FM stayed ahead in Bangalore

e4m Desk Nov 25, 2022 7:47 AM

BIG FM reigned in Bangalore and Radio Mirchi in Kolkata

e4m Desk Nov 18, 2022 1:39 PM

The company said that the partnership signals its interest in strategic investments to build shareholder value in the long term

e4m Desk Nov 16, 2022 9:19 AM

EBITDA for the quarter up 115.6% to Rs 20.96 crore

e4m Desk Nov 12, 2022 8:01 AM

Big FM took the lead in Bangalore and Radio Mirchi topped in Kolkata

e4m Desk Nov 9, 2022 8:10 AM

Fever FM topped in Delhi and Big FM in Bangalore

e4m Desk Nov 5, 2022 9:47 AM

Music Broadcast Limited's net profit nosedived by 65% to Rs 10 lakh from Rs 30 lakh

e4m Desk Nov 4, 2022 1:51 PM

Fever FM stayed ahead in Delhi and Big FM in Bangalore

e4m Desk Oct 28, 2022 1:45 PM

Fever FM stayed ahead in Delhi and Big FM in Bangalore between 21st August and 17th September 2022

e4m Desk Oct 22, 2022 8:32 AM

Industry experts believe digital radio platforms will offer tremendous opportunities for all stakeholders, from listeners to channels to independent audio creators to, of course, advertisers

Shantanu David Oct 18, 2022 8:53 AM

Fever FM led in Delhi and Big FM stayed on top in the Bangalore charts

e4m Desk Oct 14, 2022 9:00 AM

Like last week, Fever FM led in Delhi while Big FM stayed on top in the Bangalore charts

e4m Desk Oct 7, 2022 7:59 AM

The decision was taken in the last Cabinet meeting chaired by PM Narendra Modi

e4m Desk Oct 6, 2022 10:11 AM

Fever FM took the lead in Delhi and Big FM stayed on top in Bangalore

e4m Desk Sep 29, 2022 4:15 PM

Fever FM maintains its top spot in Delhi and Big FM leads in Bangalore

e4m Desk Sep 22, 2022 8:19 AM

Experts say factors such as rise in consumer spending and lifting of restrictions for on-ground events are driving the growth

Sonam Saini Sep 19, 2022 9:00 AM

Radio Mirchi also led in Kolkata while Big FM stayed on top of the charts in Bangalore

e4m Desk Sep 16, 2022 7:55 AM

Bangalore and Kolkata see Big FM and Radio Mirchi on top respectively

e4m Desk Sep 6, 2022 5:14 PM

Bangalore and Kolkata see Big FM and Radio Mirchi on top respectively

e4m Desk Sep 1, 2022 8:58 AM

With the launch of 'Business Titans', the radio station is geared up to celebrate the glory of the most prominent enterprises at an international destination ‘Dubai’ from 26th to 28th August 2022

Ashit Kukian Aug 26, 2022 1:19 PM

Big FM ahead in Bangalore and Radio Mirchi on top in Kolkata

e4m Desk Aug 26, 2022 8:54 AM

Ashit Kukian, CEO, Radio City, writes on Radio City’s initiative to honour top-tier enterprises and provide them with a stage to celebrate their triumph

Ashit Kukian Aug 24, 2022 9:58 AM

Big FM took the top spot in Bangalore and Radio Mirchi was the leader in Kolkata

e4m Desk Aug 19, 2022 8:40 AM

Big FM took the top spot in Bangalore and Radio Mirchi was the leader in Kolkata

e4m Desk Aug 12, 2022 8:27 AM

The company reported an operating profit of Rs 8.8 crore

e4m Desk Aug 11, 2022 5:22 PM

The company said revenue growth was driven mainly by 170.5% growth in radio and 107.8% in solutions as compared to Q1FY22

e4m Desk Aug 10, 2022 8:29 AM

Big FM took the top spot in Bangalore and Radio Mirchi was the leader in Kolkata

e4m Desk Aug 6, 2022 8:12 AM

The report shows that digital radio broadcasting can be beneficial for all the stakeholders in the sector

e4m Desk Aug 4, 2022 6:59 PM

Radio Mirchi & Music Broadcast Ltd bag maximum metals; Princy Parikh of Mirchi Love adjudged RJ of the Year (Hindi/English Language)

e4m Desk Aug 3, 2022 6:23 PM

MIB had sought TRAI's views on the possible impact of COVID-19 on the FM radio industry and the future auction of FM radio

Javed Farooqui Aug 3, 2022 8:24 AM

The award ceremony will honour radio stations, agencies and brands for their work done in the period between 1st March 2020 and 28th February 2022

e4m Desk Aug 1, 2022 1:27 PM

Bangalore was ruled by Big FM and Kolkata saw Radio Mirchi on the top

e4m Desk Jul 29, 2022 8:39 AM

Big FM takes the lead in Bangalore and Mirchi in Kolkata

e4m Desk Jul 23, 2022 8:15 AM

The moved is aimed at improving the proliferation of community radios in the country

e4m Desk Jul 21, 2022 1:12 PM

Big FM takes the lead in Bangalore and Radio Mirchi in Kolkata

e4m Desk Jul 14, 2022 8:56 AM

Big FM takes the lead in Bangalore and Mirchi in Kolkata

e4m Desk Jul 8, 2022 8:40 AM

Fever FM, Big FM and Mirchi take the lead in Delhi, Bangalore and Kolkata respectively

e4m Desk Jul 1, 2022 8:54 AM

The MD and CEO of ENIL (Mirchi) talks to e4m about the launch of its new mobile app - Mirchi Plus -  the marketing strategy and the importance of building organic reach

Shantanu David Jul 1, 2022 8:33 AM

BIG FM leads in Bangalore and Mirchi in Kolkata

e4m Desk Jun 22, 2022 12:01 PM