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Cord-cutting to keep business of Pay TV vulnerable; revenues to contract upto 3% in FY2026

Increased content acquisition costs and consistent capex/opex towards network expansion and maintenance will continue to compress margins for Pay-TV operators.

According to a recent ICRA report, cord cutting will compress the urban Pay TV subscriber base the most in FY26. Pay TV industry to witness a contraction in the range of 1-3% in the same fiscal.

Bollywood’s nostalgia boom: Surprising success of Bollywood’s re-release trend

Unlike past re-releases, which often filled gaps in the release calendar, Sanam Teri Kasam returned to cinemas in a competitive environment.

While re-releases have proven to be a reliable revenue stream, the question remains: how long can Bollywood ride this wave?

Sadhna Broadcast Limited to be renamed as Crystal Business System Limited

The company operates a diverse portfolio of channels, including Sadhna TV, Ishwar TV, Sadhna Bhakti, Sadhna MP CG Raj, Sadhna Plus News, VIP News, Rishu Movies and Har Khabar.

Originally founded as a small advertising agency in 1977, Sadhna Broadcast has evolved into a media powerhouse with interests spanning television media, advertising and technology.

Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave: Media leaders urge caution on AI investments amid industry shifts

Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave: Sanjay Sindhwani, Hemant Jain, Vinod Thadani, Ranjana Mangla, Manavdeep Singh, and Sunny Sen

At the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave, media and entertainment industry experts caution against investing heavily in emerging technologies, advising instead to “let it evolve”.

ZEE Entertainment receives GST notice for non-compliance, amounts to Rs 27 million

GST authorities crack down on Zee Entertainment

Zee Entertainment said, ‘There are merits in the case, and will take necessary legal recourse under the available law by filing an appeal before the appellate authority’

Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave: Experts weigh in on opportunities and challenges of AI’s expanding role in media

Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave (L to R): Prateek Chowdhury, Ankush Sabharwal, Kawaljit Singh Bedi, Siddharth Srinivasan, Shaurya Rao Nigam, Puneet Jain, Shaurya Sahay

Experts at the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave said the new AI Large Language Models (LLM) have eliminated biases, empowering small media companies to personalize content and leverage data.

TV Today to complete FM Radio business sale by January 2026

TV Today Network informed the stock exchanges that Creative Channel Advertising and Marketing Pvt. Ltd. (Creative Channel) is engaged in television broadcasting, advertising, and programming activities.

The sale of the TV Today radio business is expected to be completed on or before January 31, 2026.

India’s entertainment industry battles a relentless foe: Digital Piracy

Streaming Pakistani channels in India is illegal and poses a potential national security threat. The Kerala Police are now considering filing more serious charges against the accused, depending on further investigations.

Despite advanced security measures, streaming platforms and filmmakers struggle to curb the rapid spread of pirated content, costing billions in lost revenue.

Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025: MIB Secretary Sanjay Jaju to discuss vision for India’s media transformation

"Govt is looking at a range of regulatory reforms which will allow for modernisation, inclusivity and fair play in the industry," said Sanjay Jaju at Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025, in New Delhi on February 27.

Sanjay Jaju, Secretary of the MIB, will detail the government’s initiatives to empower both digital and traditional media. His address will emphasize efforts to support sustainable industry growth, drive innovation, and enable new monetization models in an AI-driven media landscape.

Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025 to see leaders’ dialogues on ‘Redefining Reach, Revenue & Responsibility’ in an AI age

This session will lead the discussion on the impact of AI-powered algorithms on news consumption and platform prioritization; the influence of AI on revenue models, personalized ad targeting and content recommendation systems.

The Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) is once again setting the stage for pivotal conversations at the highly anticipated Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025, scheduled for February 27 in New Delhi.