NBF raises FreeDish, CTV issues in meeting with PM

NBF raises FreeDish, CTV issues in meeting with PM

A delegation of the News Broadcasters Federation (NBF), an industry body of TV news channels, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday and discussed a host of issues. According to some people who attended the meeting, the NBF delegation raised, amongst others, the issues of DD FreeDish slot auctions, the downside of having singular audience...


Cabinet approves expansion of private FM Radio to 234 new cities, towns

Cabinet approves expansion of private FM Radio to 234 new cities, towns

In a significant move to expand the reach of private FM radio across India, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the rollout of FM radio services to 234 new cities and towns. This initiative will be carried out through the third batch of ascending e-auctions for 730 FM channels, with an estimated reserve pr...


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CCI approves $8.5 bn merger of Disney, Reliance media assets

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the $8.5 billion merger of Reliance Industries' media assets with those of Disney's Indian operations, subject to certain voluntary modifications. The approval, announced on Wednesday, marks a significant development in the Indian media landscape, The Economic Times reported. The deal,...