Tag: Media

TRAI issues regulations and amendments to protect digital media copyright

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).

Numerous modification/additions were proposed by several stakeholders. Hence, the Authority was of the opinion that system requirements for DRM shall be dealt with in a separate consultation paper.

OTT regulations: TRAI extends comments’ deadline on ‘Regulatory Mechanism’, ‘Selective Banning of OTT Services’ paper

In August 2024, there were over 850 registered MSOs and a year before that, the number stood at 998. (Representative image by Erik Mclean via Unsplash)

Upon deliberation of the industry stakeholders’ request to extend the date for submission of counter comments, TRAI decided to extend the last date for submission to September 29.

Indian consumer tech market surges, indicates striking growth trends in 2023: GfK

The telecommunications (TEL) sector, i.e., smart and mobile phones, performed well in the first half of 2023, with a 12 percent increase in value despite a slight 4 percent decrease in volume. (Image via Unsplash)

One of the aspects of this transformation is the untapped potential within the consumer appliances sector. Despite the growth, the penetration of these products remains relatively low, indicating a vast opportunity for industry leaders to explore further.

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting asks BARC to share ‘Respondent Level Data’ with broadcasters

With digital platforms prone to misinformation, and print's premium rates and uncertain circulation numbers, advertisers are increasingly turning to TV news channels.

BARC India had asked MIB to elucidate if it wants the body to share Raw Level Data or Respondent Level Data. BARC sought clarity from the Ministry as there was confusion with respect to the interpretation of the term ‘RLD’.

MIB to introduce new bill to regulate OTT platforms and DTH services

The platforms that once promised to democratize storytelling and liberate Indian creators from the box office, are now boxed in by the very commercial priorities they claimed to transcend.(Representative Image: Bastian Riccardi via Unsplash)

The bill is currently in its initial stages and is most likely to be introduced only after the general elections next year.

TRAI releases Draft Registration of Consumer Organisations (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 for comments

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 proposed amendment would enable Authority to register capable consumer organisations having wider reach to work in more than five states! UTs under national level registration. It simplifies the registration process for such consumer organisations.

NBDA and NBF hit out at I.N.D.I.A bloc’s boycott of news anchors, saying it ‘imperils press freedom’

NBDA said that the decision "imperils press freedom" and "goes against the ethos of democracy," adding that it sets a dangerous precedent. (Representative image via Unsplash)

Broadcasters groups NBDA and NBF said that the opposition bloc’s decision is “draconian”, “goes against the ethos of democracy” and sets a dangerous precedent.

ZEE, Punit Goenka Case: SAT doubts SEBI will conclude ZEE investigation within stipulated time

The HC decision follows the hearing of three petitions against the non-regulation of deepfake technology in the country and the threat of its potential misuse.

The Securities Appellate Tribunal’s (SAT) observation follows SEBI’s order barring Punit Goenka from holding key managerial positions in ZEE group companies over alleged fund misappropriation.

TRAI releases consultation paper on ‘Digital Inclusion in the Era of Emerging Technologies’

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).

In the consultation paper, TRAI has analysed various gaps in digital inclusion present in the country such as the mobile internet usage gap, rural urban internet penetration disparities, gender gaps in internet access, etc. as well as gaps identified from some global indices.