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Deadline for FM Phase-III radio channel auctions extended to December 9

The original deadline for submitting applications was November 15, 2024.

Mock auctions are scheduled to take place 4-5 days after the pre-qualification, with the actual e-auctions set to begin just four days following the mock round.

MIB to conduct E-auctions for FM Radio Channels, reserve price set at Rs 784.87 Crore

A research report titled The Effectiveness of Tobacco Disclaimers on OTT Content Services by Koan Advisory Group, published in May 2023, found that OTT content does not significantly influence smoking habits in India.

The ministry has now invited applications from prospective bidders who meet the eligibility criteria to submit their applications for auction participation. The deadline for application submission is November 18, 2024.

Union Cabinet approves e-auction proposal, expansion of private FM radio in 234 cities

The rollout is also expected to create new job opportunities and promote local dialects and culture, supporting the government's 'vocal for local' initiative.

This expansion is aimed at meeting the growing demand for FM radio in areas that currently do not have access to private FM broadcasting.

CBC ad rates for private FM radios revised by MIB after seven years

There are 388 operational private FM Radio channels in 113 cities operated by 36 private FM radio operators, according to TRAI data.(Representational image by Alexey Ruban via Unsplash)

The gross base rate for FM radio advertisement will increase from Rs 52 to Rs 74 per ten seconds.