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EXCLUSIVE: Broadcasters and DPOs clash as TRAI receives mixed feedback

TRAI had issued the consultation paper on August 9 seeking responses from stakeholders until September 6 and counter comments until September 20.

With divided industry voices and absence of robust primary data on subscribers and revenue generation, TRAI’s route to prescribe robust regulatory framework is likely to face hurdles affecting growth of the broadcasting sector.

Esports get the green light, but RMG faces red flags in Tamil Nadu

N. Muruganandam, Chief Secretary of the Tamil Nadu government, had hinted at banning certain games and noted that online gaming addiction among children has grown, leading to harmful effects. Including esports in the CM's trophy clearly showcases Tamil Nadu government's plan to restrict pay to play games in the state.

Storyboard18 was the first to report that the Tamil Nadu government is considering an Australia-like gaming policy, which would age-restrict social media and gaming platforms.

Bharti Airtel in advanced talks to acquire Tata Play

Digital TV services contributed Rs 758 crore to the overall revenue of the company in Q2 of FY25, witnessing an decrease of 2.38 per cent from Rs 777 crore in last quarter of same financial year

Airtel is expected to acquire Tata Play at a valuation similar to that of the Temasek deal.

Tipplers to raise their bar this festive season, premium liquor in demand

India’s $32-billion liquor industry is projected to grow by an additional $7 billion by 2028, according to London-based drinks consultancy IWSR.

Liquor brands have increased their ad spends by 15-20 percent focusing on digital and experiential mediums.

Return Rs 148 crore to insolvent Siti Networks, NCLT orders lenders

Siti Network, part of the Essel Group, is undergoing insolvency proceedings.

Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Ltd, one of the creditors, had filed a petition alleging certain other creditors had unlawfully withdrawn funds from Siti while a stay on the insolvency proceedings was in effect.

Ferrero exploring local licenses for branding and merchandising

Rafaello will be imported from Poland and will be available in outlets equipped to store the chocolate at the required controlled temperature.

Ferrero’s Kinder Joy recently collaborated with Wizarding World for its Harry Potter license, and the company has been associated with other global licenses such as Tom & Jerry, Hello Kitty, Batman, and Disney Princess.

EXCLUSIVE: MG Motor to launch its merchandise collection in India

MG Motor entered the Indian market in 2019 with MG Hector, a British brand. Since then, the company has been in the market with their technology-driven, luxurious and innovative cars like Astor, Gloster, ZS EV and Comet.

The automobile company will first enter the licensed eyewear segment and later expand its merchandise line to include apparel.

Huge win for Reliance, Modi govt approves transfer of License from Viacom18 to Star India

Star India's standalone net profit was Rs 1,465 crore in FY 23

RIL, Viacom18 and The Walt Disney Company (Disney) signed the binding definitive agreements to form a joint venture that will combine the businesses of Viacom18 and Star India.

TRAI releases consultation paper on Digital Radio Broadcast Policy

The consultation paper followed the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) letter dated July 26 to TRAI.

All India Radio (AIR) has initiated digitization of its analogue MW and SW radio broadcast network and replaced its existing 38 analogue transmitters with digital transmitters.

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Tata Group’s StarQuik not in Q-commerce rat race’, says K Radhakrishnan, Co-founder

StarQuik was launched in Gurgaon, in 2014, as GrocerMax by K Radhakrishnan and Gaurav Juneja, it came under Tata’s aegis in 2017, when the latter was looking to enter the e-grocery space.

Star Bazaar, a retail chain owned by Trent Hypermarket Pvt Ltd is a part of the Tata Group. Trent recently announced plans to add 20-25 Star Bazaar stores in FY25, taking the overall footprint to around 90 stores by the end of the year.