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Industry executives argue that while licence renewals are a regulatory process, stopping ongoing operations before the process is completed creates uncertainty for the entire sector
TRP row also puts the spotlight on news-licensed channels carrying general entertainment and sports programming
e4m Staff Jul 3, 2026 12:56 PM
Industry executives argue that while licence renewals are a regulatory process, stopping ongoing operations before the process is completed creates uncertainty for the entire sector
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
The panel will also study how the industry can gain better access to institutional finance and explore alternative funding mechanisms for film production
Industry stakeholders have until July 27 to submit comments on the draft framework
e4m Staff Jun 17, 2026 10:07 AM
The move also raises questions about the extent of governmental involvement in the operational and commercial functioning of BARC
In the Union Budget 2024-25, the Government of India allocated Rs 1,089 crore for information and publicity
e4m Staff Jan 21, 2026 10:42 AM
While the TRAI frames itself as the guardian of consumer interest and market order, the MIB retains control over licensing, policy framing and final rule-making
e4m Staff Jan 20, 2026 2:52 PM
As per the ministry, the country’s broadcasting and media ecosystem is heavily dependent on imported equipment, leading to significant foreign exchange outflow and limited self-reliance
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
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
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
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union I&B Minister, has said that the ministry will maintain its flexible approach and keep an “open mind” during the consultations
As per reports, the I&B ministry has recommended to the Finance Ministry that the GST on online media subscriptions be either removed or rationalised
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
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
MOS for Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Loganathan Murugan, informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday that protocols have been put in place for curbing digital piracy
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
No one shall be allowed to broadcast a programme without the license from copyright owners, states the draft
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
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
I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said discussion on roles & responsibilities under DPDP are in advanced stage
e4m Staff Jul 23, 2024 7:07 PM
Out of Rs 4,342 crore allocation to the MIB, nearly 1/4 is meant for advertisement this fiscal year
Kanchan Srivastava Jul 23, 2024 4:47 PM
They have also requested the ministry not to make it mandatory for advertisers to provide SDCs to media organisations and agencies for publishing ads, said sources
e4m Staff Jul 19, 2024 8:17 PM
The global outage that affected Microsoft’s Azure cloud and Microsoft 365 services has hit businesses, banks and flights across the world
The ministry has said that only satellites authorised by IN-SPACe can provide space-based communication and broadcast services in India
e4m Staff Jul 15, 2024 1:17 PM
TRAI, however, has jurisdiction in the case of tariff forbearance and permission to DPOs to form their own bouquets, said the experts
Aditi Gupta Jul 12, 2024 8:49 AM
The SC declared that it has also allowed applications for intervention from ISA, AAAI, IAMAI, Association of Radio Operators, etc.
The ministry will be meeting various departments and stakeholders separately from mid-July
While marketers laud MIB’s decision to leave out other sectors from the SDC mandate, they say the new order lacks clarity on what products can be categorised in the Food & Health categories
TAM’s application for a licence to start broadcast ratings is pending at the MIB for over a year now, sources say
Kanchan Srivastava Jun 28, 2024 8:27 AM
Stakeholders say the SC directive for submission of SDC every time an ad is to be released is against government’s idea of ‘ease of doing business’
Aditi Gupta Jun 27, 2024 8:39 AM
In a meeting held with stakeholders yesterday, MIB shared that it is setting up a core committee to finalize its submission to the Supreme Court
Chehneet Kaur Jun 26, 2024 9:00 AM
The ministry issued the direction after it received several complaints against TV channels
e4m Staff Jun 25, 2024 4:30 PM
The ministry will submit an affidavit on the matter with the Supreme Court on July 9, 2024
e4m Staff Jun 24, 2024 2:09 PM
As part of its recommendations on the National Broadcasting Policy, TRAI has said there is a need to encourage single-window clearances to ensure ease of doing business and enhance investments
e4m Staff Jun 21, 2024 8:31 AM
According to industry experts, these declarations can give away signals or hints of a major product launch or a response to a competitor's recent move
Aditi Gupta Jun 20, 2024 9:01 AM
Unregulated information and fake news can create havoc or disaster of un-imaginable proportion, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said at a recent event
e4m Staff Jun 19, 2024 9:58 AM
While DNPA awaits an early redressal from MIB, industry experts discuss the nuances of publishers' ask for revenue from tech giants and the way forward for the industry
Chehneet Kaur Jun 17, 2024 9:01 AM
The ministry wants to discuss broadcast service regulations with the stakeholders
e4m Staff Jun 13, 2024 3:00 PM
According to the advertising fraternity, most stakeholders want to comply with the new regulation but are struggling to decode the mandate
Tasmayee Laha Roy Jun 13, 2024 8:26 AM
The thought is in the right direction, but the mandate isn't, say digital experts who note that self-declaration will be difficult given the massive number of assets that go up on digital platforms
Sohini Ganguly Jun 12, 2024 9:17 AM
In a meeting held in Delhi on Tuesday, MIB officials are believed to have said that the ministry will cooperate as much as possible but the mandate shall not change
e4m Staff Jun 11, 2024 6:47 PM
Vaishnaw has been entrusted with the Railways and Electronics and Information Technology portfolios