Category: Television

Ministry of I&B introduces Film Facilitation Office- online portal facilitating effortless transactions for filmmakers

Over the past ten years, the Indian government has requested Google to remove approximately 115,500 pieces of content from its platforms, including YouTube, web browser, etc.

Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary of Ministry of I&B unveiled FFO’s incentive scheme which would offer up to 4 million USD to foreign film producers.

Indian Broadcasting Policy: Stakeholders debate convergence and regulations at TRAI open house

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

The National Broadcasting Policy has again started a debate among stakeholders, with concerns around the inclusion of OTT services, the need for regulatory convergence in a converged technological landscape, and effective measures to combat content piracy.

FanCode strengthens Golf portfolio with PGA Championships broadcast rights

Tiger Woods will be returning to a familiar venue, one where he won his fifth major and second successive PGA Championship title in 2000. It was Woods’ third consecutive major title as well.

Indian Golf fans can watch the golf major on FanCode, the tournament will take place from 16th May – 19th May 2024, at the Valhalla Golf Course in Louisville, USA. Fans can tune into all the action at 11.30 PM IST on Thursday, Friday and 10.30 PM IST on Saturday, Sunday.

CTV is the poster boy of advertising at the moment: Cheil India’s Kumar Awanish

Kumar Awanish, chief growth officer, Cheil India said Ecommerce, gaming, automotive, beverages and FMCG categories and associated brands are topping the charts this election and IPL season.

According to Awanish, ecommerce, gaming, automotive, beverages, and FMCG are top spenders in this election and IPL season and news and sports are the leading programming genres.

National Broadcast Policy: Level playing field or stifling growth? The OTT vs DTH debate in India’s content market

No doubt, the growth of regional OTT platforms highlights the increasing demand for localised content, posing a potential challenge to global giants like JioCinema, Netflix, Disney+Hotstar, and Amazon Prime Video. (Image source: Unsplash)

Debate ensues over National Broadcast Policy, emphasising fair competition for OTT platforms alongside DTH and broadcasters.

Is forbearance the lifeline that can save India’s struggling broadcast industry?

The NBP aims at stipulating the vision, mission, goals and strategies that could set the tone for a planned development and growth of the broadcasting sector in the country in the era of new and emerging technologies.

In their initial submission to TRAI on the National Broadcasting Policy-2024 stakeholders have all pushed for forbearance. According to them forbearance is the only way to ensure a level plating field for stakeholders across board.

Indian market has unexplored opportunities: Warren Buffett

Alongside answering queries on interests in the Indian market Buffet also addressed some of Berkshire Hathaway's recent investment moves at the question and answer session of the Berkshire's annual meeting. (Image sourced from Moneycontrol)

Warren Buffett sees ‘unexplored opportunities’ in India’s market, but questions if Berkshire Hathaway has an edge to invest there.