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With strong viewership across regional and rural India, TV news is poised to unlock new revenue opportunities

e4m Staff Jan 19, 2026 11:57 AM

Industry watchers have suggested that a compromise ruling is a possibility; court could allow slight flexibility for channels or offer exemptions for specific types of programming

e4m Staff Jan 16, 2026 12:44 PM

Broadcasters are increasingly integrating digital creators into TV, offering new platforms and opportunities as traditional media adapts to the creator-driven attention economy

Shalinee Mishra Jan 13, 2026 11:23 AM

SPNI India is expected to announce an organisational rejig this month, with sources indicating that up to 180 to 200 roles could be impacted as part of a cost rationalisation exercise

e4m Staff Jan 9, 2026 11:34 AM

Broadcasters say that even as Bangladeshi sports continue to be monetised in India, Indian TV channels and IPL remain inaccessible in Bangladesh, reflecting a cross-border media rights imbalance

e4m Staff Jan 8, 2026 1:58 PM

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

e4m Staff Jan 7, 2026 11:31 AM

The company reiterated that it is contesting the orders on merits and based on legal advice

e4m Staff Jan 6, 2026 1:14 PM

Industry awaits clarity on capacity, slot disclosures and auction rules ahead of FY26 DD Free Dish bidding

Tasmayee Laha Roy Jan 5, 2026 10:56 AM

Sanjeev Mulchandani has also held senior roles at ZEEL, iTV Network, Network18, among others

e4m Staff Dec 4, 2025 10:06 AM

Star India had contributed $84 million to the segment in the same quarter last year, and its absence this year also pushed international operating income down to $(33) million from $52 million

e4m Staff Nov 14, 2025 1:35 PM

As per sources, the watermark-based identification will make a clear distinction between normal broadcast feeds and landing page feeds

Nitin Reporter Nov 11, 2025 2:44 PM

According to Sun TV Network’s annual report, the network’s income from subscription grew 5% whereas income from advertising and sale of broadcast slots declined by 1.89%

e4m Staff Sep 5, 2024 3:03 PM

The merger, however, could be an opportunity for advertisers as the sheer reach and diversity of the new entity mean they can now connect with audiences on a larger scale, across multiple platforms

Sonam Saini Aug 30, 2024 9:16 AM

Speaking at Reliance Industries AGM, Mukesh Ambani said the new entity will combine content creation with digital streaming to cater to every consumer's taste

e4m Staff Aug 29, 2024 3:26 PM

While the CCI's conditional approval is a major milestone, the merger may still encounter further legal and regulatory hurdles over concerns of harming competition, say experts

Aditi Gupta & Sonam Saini Aug 29, 2024 8:55 AM

The NBF is set to raise issues such as the challenges faced by national and regional channels and the concerns regarding the lack of transparency and data sharing within the present systems

e4m Staff Aug 29, 2024 8:33 AM

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Information & Broadcasting, was also present in the meeting

e4m Staff Aug 27, 2024 7:47 PM

Media owners are expected to seek the Prime Minister's support in shaping structural policies that could impact the industry

e4m Staff Aug 26, 2024 5:38 PM

Dr. Anil Singh has been in broadcast journalism for more than 2 decades

e4m Staff Aug 26, 2024 10:22 AM

The CCI might require the sale of some cricketing rights as a condition for approving the $8.5 billion media merger, experts from legal fraternity told e4m

Aditi Gupta Aug 26, 2024 8:47 AM

The affidavit was reportedly filed by Senthil Rajan, Joint Secretary in the MIB, seeking exemption for ad agencies, and exclusion of programmatic ads and user-generated content from the SDC system

e4m Desk Aug 24, 2024 9:15 AM

Last year, TRAI recommended that DTH operators should pay a licensing fee of 3% instead of 8% on their AGR

Aditi Gupta Aug 22, 2024 8:44 AM

e4m Editor Tasmayee Laha Roy reflects on the withdrawal of the second draft of the Broadcast Bill and the concerns of the stakeholders  

Tasmayee Laha Roy Aug 21, 2024 8:46 AM

According to a media report, the main concern for the CCI appears to be the control over cricket broadcasting rights, which could potentially lead to issues with pricing and market dominance

e4m Staff Aug 20, 2024 5:02 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union I&B Minister, has said that the ministry will maintain its flexible approach and keep an “open mind” during the consultations  

e4m Desk Aug 20, 2024 9:10 AM

Stakeholders share the platform's proposed multi-channel ecosystem is a welcome move but there are concerns about the yardsticks to be put in place for aspects like content and revenue-sharing  

Chehneet Kaur Aug 19, 2024 9:07 AM

DPOs want TRAI to reduce broadcaster discount on channel bouquets from 45% to 15%, saying that the current discount makes broadcasters push unwanted channels to customers

Aditi Gupta Aug 14, 2024 8:37 AM

The President of Editors Guild of India, Anant Nath, spoke to e4m on Tuesday about MIB withdrawing the second draft of the Broadcasting Services Bill, his apprehensions on the bill & more

Kanchan Srivastava Aug 13, 2024 12:38 PM

Concerns among stakeholders regarding specific clauses and alleged secrecy around the draft’s distribution led the ministry to consider developing a new draft after further discussions

e4m Staff Aug 13, 2024 8:55 AM

Given the lengthy and contentious process surrounding the Bill, a delay at this stage could hinder progress and add to industry uncertainty, believe legal experts familiar with the broadcast industry

Aditi Gupta Aug 13, 2024 8:45 AM

The ministry has informed stakeholders that a fresh draft will be issued after detailed consultations 

e4m Staff Aug 13, 2024 8:29 AM

As per sources, the MIB has reached out to broadcasters, cable operators, and other stakeholders to return the bill copy that they received earlier this month

e4m Staff Aug 12, 2024 5:47 PM

Industry leaders express concerns over Broadcast Bill exempting DD FreeDish from the encryption mandate that can undermine efforts to combat piracy and maintain industry standards

Aditi Gupta Aug 12, 2024 8:47 AM

The company’s profit stood at Rs 559 crore in Q1 FY25

e4m Staff Aug 10, 2024 8:09 AM

The publishers allege the Broadcasting Bill aims to enforce censorship by putting a compliance burden on the creators

e4m Staff Aug 9, 2024 9:30 AM

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

Looking forward, experts say the second quarter, which includes the festive season, could also be strong as TV will continue to be a key medium for advertisers to reach out to consumers

Aditi Gupta Aug 7, 2024 8:47 AM

Guest Column: Rohit Jain, Managing Partner, Singhania & Co., critically examine the Bill, its objectives, grievance mechanisms, the manner of its introduction, and its practical implications

Rohit Jain Aug 5, 2024 11:01 AM

This fine is for not conforming with standards specified by the central government regarding interference or equipment usage

Sonam Saini Aug 5, 2024 9:04 AM

While the revised Broadcast Services (Regulation) Bill incorporates some industry feedback, it still has significant ambiguities, say sector experts

Aditi Gupta Aug 2, 2024 9:10 AM

In the Bill, government has proposed that every cable and satellite broadcasting network operator shall transmit or re-transmit programmes in an encrypted form through a digital addressable system

e4m Staff Aug 1, 2024 7:00 PM

No one shall be allowed to broadcast a programme without the license from copyright owners, states the draft

e4m Staff Aug 1, 2024 5:49 PM

Profit up nearly 500% at Rs 51.38 crore, a massive jump from the same period previous fiscal when it stood at Rs 8.7 crore

e4m Staff Aug 1, 2024 3:26 PM

The Bill proposes every broadcaster to appoint a grievance redressal officer to receive and hear complaints in contravention of the Programme Code and the Advertisement Code

e4m Staff Aug 1, 2024 12:29 PM

The revised Broadcast Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024 also introduces a broader regulatory framework for digital news, encompassing individual content creators

Tasmayee Laha Roy and Sonam Saini Aug 1, 2024 8:54 AM

The letter, addressed to I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, alleges that the consultation process excludes key public stakeholders, including digital media content creators and the general public

e4m Staff Jul 31, 2024 9:06 AM

DIGIPUB News India Foundation has asked for a copy of the Broadcast Regulation Bill from the MIB, saying that the bill was circulated to select news media organizations and not to all stakeholders

e4m Staff Jul 30, 2024 8:40 AM

As per the new draft of the broadcasting bill, people who regularly post content on news and current affairs may be classified as digital news broadcasters

e4m Desk Jul 26, 2024 8:21 AM

Industry experts say factors such as lack of innovative formats, competition from OTT platforms and rising content costs are discouraging advertisers

Aditi Gupta & Sonam Saini Jul 25, 2024 9:11 AM

According to sources, Tamil Nadu’s Arasu Cable TV has not cleared dues pertaining to subscription fees of several TV channels

e4m Staff Jul 18, 2024 10:24 AM