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MIB, TRAI put weight behind D2M Broadcasting, says trial in progress

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

Prasar Bharati, the public service broadcaster in collaboration with IIT Kanpur and Saankhya Labs, is conducting D2M trials using both high-power and low-power transmitters.

National Broadcasting Policy 2024: MIB’s call for stakeholders’ inputs met with silence

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

Organisations like the Indian Broadcasting And Digital Foundation (IBDF), The Media Foundation (TMF) and the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) criticised the inclusion of OTT platforms.

Disney Star trains Dubai Police, will expand anti-piracy drive in GCC countries

The Indian entertainment sector experiences an annual revenue loss of approximately $2.8 billion due to digital piracy, according to a report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.

Sources have said that Disney Star India will train law enforcement agencies in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia to tackle content piracy.

IBDF, NBDA jointly chart action plan against TRAI’s new tariff regulation

Majority of the broadcasters and the members of the Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) oppose the TRAI's regulation requiring broadcasters to provide free channels on DD Free Dish to private distribution platform operators (DPOs).

Broadcasters refute the claims of approaching Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) after the Kerala High Court petition has been dismissed.

‘Smaller DPOs misrepresent their subscriber base’, says Harit Nagpal, MD and CEO, Tata Play to TRAI

Tata Play argued that the tariff structure and other regulations apply to all entities, regardless of size, and there should be no differentiation in audit requirements.

Storyboard18 had first reported about the clash of broadcasters and DPOs as TRAI received mixed feedback on its consultation paper released on August 9.

Investigation committee gives clean chit to ZEE, submits report to the board

Zee Entertainment reported a 180 percent jump in its profit in the December quarter.

Following the submission of its findings, the Board has advised the Company to proactively settle any pending adjudication proceedings with SEBI in a timely manner, in the interest of shareholders and all stakeholders of the Company.

EXCLUSIVE: Broadcasters and DPOs clash as TRAI receives mixed feedback

MIB has also highlighted certain issues that may be considered while formulating recommendations for digital radio broadcast policy.

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.

DPOs may approach MIB to prevent OTT platforms from streaming live TV channels

Innovation in content delivery and packaging is essential to maintain pay TV’s foothold in the country, suggest experts.

According to distribution platform operators, live TV channels on OTTs will undermine cable and DTH industries.

Bharti Airtel in advanced talks to acquire Tata Play

The platform, available in India on Airtel Xstream devices powered by Android TV OS, redefines how televisions engages users, providing live and real-time content even when the TV is not in active use.

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

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.