Category: Television

BBC Studios considers exiting India content production amid tough market conditions

Industry experts note that as broadcasters and OTT platforms tighten their budgets and focus on profitability, the number of projects being greenlit has declined.

Industry experts note that as broadcasters and OTT platforms tighten their budgets and focus on profitability, the number of projects being greenlit has declined.

MIB introduces key amendments to the Cable Television Network Rules, 1994

The ministry stated that it has received concerns from Honorable Members of Parliament, statutory organizations, and public grievances regarding content on OTT platforms.

MIB to be registering authority for LCOs; Validity of LCO registration increased to a period of 5 years & throughout the territory of India

Local Cable Operators’ registration goes fully online on Broadcast Seva Portal under amended rules

Effective from today, LCO registrations will be conducted entirely online with the Ministry itself as their registering authority.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has today issued a notification amending the Cable Television Network Rules, 1994 (the Rules), to streamline the Local Cable Operator (LCO) registration process.

TRAI releases recommendations on Regulatory framework for Ground-based Broadcasters

The terrestrially transmitted channels can be carried to multiple DPO networks simultaneously for re-transmission. Considering these developments, it is essential to establish an enabling framework to ensure that service providers can fully leverage technological advancements.

The framework for Ground-based Broadcasters shall be similar to the framework contained in the ‘Guidelines for Uplinking and downlinking of Satellite Television Channels in India, 2022’ for traditional satellite-based broadcasters.

Prasar Bharati and Adhikari Brothers enter into a strategic alliance to expand content horizons

Under this collaboration, Sri Adhikari Brothers’ broadcast channels—Mastiii, Dabangg, and Maiboli—will also be accessible on the Waves. (From left to right - Prasar Bharati and Sri Adhikari Brothers. Image Source: YouTube and LinkedIn)

As part of this collaboration, Sri Adhikari Brothers’ diverse range of content will be made available on Prasar Bharati’s OTT platform WAVES as well as on linear television channels.

Redefining Marathi news: How News18 Lokmat’s innovation and integrity drove it to the top

News18 Lokmat has ascended to the number-one position in market share, according to the latest data from the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC). The channel’s combination of cutting-edge technology, carefully honed content strategy, and an acute understanding of its audience has catapulted it to the forefront of Maharashtra's media scene, outpacing its rivals in a fiercely competitive market.

Driven by innovation and audience-centric strategies, News18 Lokmat claims top spot in Marathi news. Find out how.