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GTPL Hathway launches WhatsApp-powered ‘GIVA’ for customer connect

GTPL Hathway Limited (GTPL), a leading digital cable TV and broadband service provider, today announced the launch of GIVA – ‘GTPL Interactive Virtual Assistant’ using the WhatsApp platform for its current as well as potential customers.

GTPL is the first MSO in the industry to come...

HITS platform Nxtdigital-MSO Siti in infra sharing deal

India’s only Headend-in-the-Sky (HITS) platform NXTDIGITAL and SITI Networks Limited, a leading MSO have announced a first-ever infrastructure sharing agreement in the distribution space in the country.

Indian telecoms and broadcast distribution regulator TRAI had recommended distrib...

GTPL Hathway reports Rs. 1,885mn PAT for FY21, up 145%

GTPL Hathway Limited (GTPL), one of India’s leading digital cable TV and broadband service provider, Friday announced consolidated FY 2021revenue (ex-EPC) at Rs. 21,484 million up 21% year-on-year (YoY), while the consolidated Q4 FY’21 (ending March 31, 2021) revenue (ex-EPC) at Rs. 5,991million, up 29% compared to t...

SITI Networks launches Nagra-powered Android TV box

Gujarat police raid unearths cable TV piracy; 200 STBs seized

In a raid conducted by Gujarat police in the state’s Dwarka district, approximately 200 illegal set-top boxes were seized that were used to lure customers to view pirated TV signals involving several popular pay channels.

According to information made available to Indianbroadcastingw...

Karnataka cable ops’ protest halts OFC removal by admin

After the cable TV operators in Bengaluru in India’s southern state of Karnataka protested removal of optical fibre cable in the city, terming it “illegal” and a “disgrace”, apparently the Chief Minister’s Office directed the local civic administration to halt the operations.

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“We stand in solidarity with all of India in our fight against Covid2019. The Walt Disney Company and Star India are humbly contributing Rs 50 crore to aid relief efforts. The need of the hour is to provide critical healthcare supplies and equipment to save lives. This is our common fight and our contribution reaffirms our steadfast commitment to India and builds upon the Rs 28 crores that our company contributed towards Covid2019 relief in 2020 ”

K Madhavan, President, The walt Disney Company India and Star India

“Concerns around fake news have been escalating worldwide over the last few years. But a drop from an already-low score of 39% within just seven months, does not augur well for the Indian news industry. In the midst of a pandemic, credibility of news becomes even more important. We hope to see television news and digital platforms address this concern more proactively, before it becomes a brand safety issue for advertisers using these media and a cause for rejection for subscribers of paid news services”

Shailesh Kapoor, Founder and CEO, Ormax Media

“India lives in several centuries at the same time, Content is king…distribution is god…that play of god and king will continue but differentiation of content will play a critical part in decision making.”

Megha Tata, South Asia MD, Discovery Communications

“The ABP Network- CVoter tracker is a trendsetter in India now. The opinion mapping which we do on a daily basis helps us in garnering accurate results. The continuous public opinion mapping has helped ABP Network- CVoter tracker to be a game changer as far as the media coverage of elections and public opinion is concerned.”

Yashawant Deshmukh, Founder CVoter stated

“Backed by our network’s longstanding legacy of journalistic independence, credibility, and high standards of ethical journalism, we were always confident that ABP Nadu would be successful in connecting meaningfully with the Tamilars. But the fact that it has started garnering these numbers in justtwo weeks since its launch - is a moment of immense pride for all of us. Our entire team has worked dedicatedly towards ensuring that the viewers’ get the most-accurate predictions and the most credible election coverage on all platforms of ABP. I’m happy to see that Tamil viewers, too, have so much faith in ourcontent.”

Avinash Pandey, CEO, ABP Network said

“At Dangal TV, we believe it is our audience who is responsible for our success. Original content is the core of the entertainment sector and at Dangal TV. We plan to scale up our original offerings and be the go-to destination for our audience. We look forward to further strengthening our position, as we introduce another captivating original story.”

Manish Singhal, MD, Enterr10 Television Network

“With this acquisition, we will be presenting our viewers the best of international football from Europe to south America through the months of June and July. From Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe in the UEFA EURO 2020 to Lionel Messi and Neymar in the Copa America 2021, our football calendar will showcase the best football players and teams from across the world”

Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer & Sports Business Distribution Head, Sony Pictures Networks

“The ongoing pandemic forced us to innovate, and we are proud to be the first to embrak upon this new distribution strategy. While we all love to catch the latest movies at the nearest theatres, we realized we’d be doing a disservice to Salman’s fans nationwide if we aren’t able to release theatrically in all India states.”

Shariq Patel, CEO, Zee Studios

“At The Q, we are committed to infusing the broadcast universe with fresh concepts and a unique lineup of content that engages the youth and also makes their world inclusive for the whole family. Television, in Indian homes, is the last frontier where the family still gathers. With a bouquet of shows from varied genres that is perfect for new India’s homes, we will bring the very best of entertainment from an expanded horizon of new age online content creators.”

Tanya Shukla, Programming Head, The Q India

“GTPL Hathway consistently delivered on key KPIs, despite lockdown and restrictions in FY21. The highlight of FY21 was the growth in subscription revenues for both CATV and broadband business, strong profitability, net-debt free status, geographical expansion, healthy balance sheet and improved return ratios.”