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Breaking: Major IPTV piracy ring busted following Disney Star complaint

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

The complaint states that the rogue operator charged Rs 5,750 for the box and Rs 2,300 for access to the application.

NCLT approves recall of Zee-Sony merger order, allowing ZEEL to withdraw the scheme

On April 16, ZEEL had said that it has decided to withdraw the merger implementation application filed before the NCLT, Mumbai bench against Sony.

Zee Entertainment withdraws merger with Culver Max and BEPL

Broadcasters prep legal arsenals to challenge Prasar Bharati’s OTT plans

Siti Networks Ltd narrowed its consolidated loss to Rs 204.5 crore in FY24 from Rs 314.5 crore in FY 23

Complaints, petitions, and a push for guidelines review are all on the table for Prasar Bharati, as private players raise red flags and get wary of increased competition with the launch of public OTT.

Ad volumes on movie TV channels down by 4% in H1 2024

In H1’24, < 20-second ads size in movie channels witnessed a 3% increase in ad volume share compared to H1'23. (Image: Unsplash)

Compared to the first half of the 2023, the ad volumes saw a decrease this year, according to the TAM report. Also, hindi movie channels had the highest share of ad volumes in H1’24 at 41%.

Prasar Bharati’s OTT plans likely to push DD Kids launch further: Exclusive

The industry has long advocated for the establishment of DD Kids, a dedicated channel that would significantly enhance the ecosystem for children's content.

The pubcaster is yet to start with content sourcing for the proposed DD Kids channel for Free Dish, which has been in the pipeline for the last seven years. Meanwhile, content sourcing for kids’ content for its upcoming OTT has already begun.

‘Beginning of new era in India’s ent industry’: Mukesh Ambani on RIL-Disney $8.5 billion merger

Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani during the 47th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of RIL.

In February 2024, Viacom18, a unit of RIL, and Disney’s Star India merged their media businesses in a bid to create India’s largest TV and digital streaming entity

TRAI to soon release recommendations on regulating OTT apps under Telecom Act: Exclusive

The overall tele-density in India also dropped slightly, from 84.69 percent in September to 84.46 percent in October. (Image source: Unsplash)

Debate heats up in the industry over regulating OTT communication apps like WhatsApp, Telegram under the Telecom Act, 2023. TRAI held an open house on August 21, where the divide among the telcos and OTT apps remained evident.

CCI approves Disney Star and Viacom18 merger

Reliance Industries has also assured that there would be no adverse impact on competition, as a result of the merger.

In May 2024, The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) had approved the merger plan involving Reliance Industries Ltd’s Viacom18, its wholly-owned subsidiary Digital18, and Walt Disney’s Star India.

Breaking: PM Modi positive on resolving issues related to broadcasting industry

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured members of NBDA that he understands the issues that the broadcasting industry is facing.

PM Narendra Modi met with the board members of the News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA) on August 27 to discuss key issues. MIB Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw was also present in the meeting.

General entertainment channels’ ad volume dip 6% in H1 2024

During January-June 2024, a total of more than 3,300 brands were present on TV and 5 out of the top 10 brands were from Reckitt and 4 were from HUL, according to TAM data.

During H1 of both 2023 and 2024, Hindi GEC has been the leading genre for advertising with a 24% share of ad volumes, reveals TAM report.