Govt spent Rs 408 Cr on publicity in 2022-23: Anurag Thakur tells Rajya Sabha

The expenditure on publicity in 2023-24 has been Rs 43.16 crore as on July 13, 2023, Thakur said. The total expenditure since 2018-19 on publicity amounts to Rs 3,100.42 crore. (Image via Unsplash)

The expenditure on publicity in 2023-24 has been Rs 43.16 crore as on July 13, 2023, Thakur said. The total expenditure since 2018-19 on publicity amounts to Rs 3,100.42 crore.

I&B Minister Anurag Thakur calls Cinematograph (Amendment Bill) 2023 “revolutionary initiative”, will grow India’s soft power globally

The survey respondents comprised a mix of 41 percent GenZ along with 59 percent Millennial and GenX audiences. (Representational image via Unsplash)

The Rajya Sabha passed a bill to combat film piracy and overhaul age-based film certification. Union Minister Anurag Thakur stated that the bill targets the Rs. 20,000 crore piracy losses.

Rajya Sabha passes Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023

Minister for Information and Broadcasting carrying forward the vision of the PM, also recognised the Indian Cinema being a significant contributor to India's soft power, promoting Indian culture, society, and values globally.

After the pandemic and the reopening of theaters, there has been a concerning 62 percent surge in online film piracy.

Jio’s JioBharat phone to gain 100 million users in next 2-3 years

Bharti Airtel currently has around 130 million 2G users and over 100 million paying voice subscribers. This gives them around 40-50 percent share in the 250 million feature phone market.

Jio’s 4G powered JioBharat phone is available for Rs. 999. This makes it accessible for a large portion of Indians who do not have access to the internet.

MIB urges private satellite TV Channels to fulfill public service broadcasting duties

The four-week rolling average was initially implemented upon the resumption of news genre ratings after a 17-month hiatus prompted by the alleged TRP scam (Representative Image: Jesus Loves Austin Via Unsplash)

The advisory, originally issued on 30.01.2023, aimed to guide broadcasters on content, accounting, reporting, and identification of PSB Obligations.

Disney seeks alternatives to television business; merger best bet, say experts

According to Kritika Seth, founding partner at another full-service law firm, Victoriam Legalis, the Companies Act, 2013, Competition Act, 2002 and Foreign Investment Regulations, will determine the legal framework of any merger or sale related developments for Star India. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

The ongoing shift in consumer preferences towards digital streaming platforms and the rise of online content consumption have disrupted the traditional TV business model for Disney.