Author: Imran Fazal

Mumbai’s digital outdoor ads clutter: Activists, stakeholders raise concerns

Recently, Bombay High Court in its judgement directed The Zilla Parishads to instruct Gram Panchayats prohibiting them from providing any licences towards erecting billboards.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) considered the wealthiest civic body in India, says that Mumbai has only 1,025 legally authorized hoardings

Brand sponsorships to soar by 20% as sports franchises enter esports arena

According to industry experts, male players in top-tier esports organizations earn between Rs 2-3 lakhs per month, while their female counterparts are paid a mere Rs 30,000-40,000.

Kerala Blasters, Puneri Paltan, Mumbai City FC, FC Goa Esports, Chennaiyin FC Esports, Odisha FC, and others are set to partner with prominent Indian esports teams such as Orangutan, Global Esports, and Revenant Esports.

TRAI appoints two whole time members

The Central Government will now review TRAI’s recommendations before finalising the regulations under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.

The appointments committee of the cabinet approved appointments oF Ritu Ranjan Mittar and Maruthi Prasad Tangirala ON Saturday.

TDSAT directs Zee Media to pay Hinduja Global Solutions Rs 1.69 crore in a week

In January 2025, the board (of Zee Media Corporation) approved raising up to Rs 400 crore via various instruments, including equity shares and convertible bonds. ​Last year, in September 2024, the board approved a Rs 200 crore fundraising plan through the issuance of warrants. ​

TDSAT member Subodh Kumar Gupta ordered that, as an interim measure, Zee Media, the petitioner, is to pay Hinduja Global Solutions Rs1,69,70,832 of the total outstanding amount of Rs3,39,41,664 by Jan 13.

Breaking: MIB’s WAVES postponed, likely to be held in Mumbai

WAVES which focuses on four key pillars: Broadcasting & Infotainment, Digital Media & Innovation, AVGC-XR, and Films is likely to be moved to Mumbai.

WAVES, which focuses on four key pillars – Broadcasting & Infotainment, Digital Media & Innovation, AVGC-XR, and Films, is likely to be moved to Mumbai.

Breaking: TV Today Network to shut its radio business in next six months

In its regulatory filing, TV Today Network informed the exchanges that the turnover of Radio Business in FY 2023-24 was Rs. 16.18 Crores which is 1.70% of total turnover of T.V. Today Network Limited for the said year. The net worth contributed from Radio Business is reported to be loss of Rs. 19.53 Crores for the FY 2023-24. (Image Source: DreamDTH)

The network comprises of three FM radio stations in Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata under the frequency 104.8 FM.