Regulation - Indian Broadcasting World

Govt. advisory to pvt. TV channels on I-Day & sign language

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has called on all private satellite television channels to broadcast this year’s Independence Day ceremonies with sign language interpretation, ensuring the event is accessible to citizens with hearing impai...

Over 4k digital news publishers, OTT platforms have furnished info: Govt

The Indian government has said that over 4,000 digital news publishers and OTT platforms have given details of their operations, though such services are not required by law to obtain a licence from the government or register themselves.

“Since the notification of these Rules (IT Rul...

No expenditure incurred on engaging SM influencers: Murugan

The government, while admitting yesterday that eight marketing agencies have been empanelled after following due processes, stated in parliament that no money has been spent on social media influencers to market government programmes or ministries or ministers.

“On 7th March 2023, My...

730 FM radio channels’ auction this month: MIB Secy Jaju

The much-anticipated e-auction for 730 FM radio channels across 234 cities in India is set to begin later this month, Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju announced on Thursday. The auction, conducted under the Private FM Radio Phase III policy...

MIB proposes amendments to TRP policy guidelines, seeks feedback

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has proposed significant amendments to the existing policy framework governing Television Rating Agencies in India. The move aims to strengthen transparency, accountability, and regulatory oversight of the television rating process. According to an official

MIB announces mock auction for private FM Radio phase III

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has announced that a Mock Auction will be held on Monday, June 30, 2025, beginning at 0930 hours, as part of the preparatory steps for the upcoming Private FM Radio Phase III Batc...

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“This initiative will empower subscribers to pay online and subscribe to the channels they want to watch and get it activated on their TV sets in real-time without any delay. Without needing to undertake any software development, LMOs can approach Mobiezy for their pre-built and pre-integrated solution that uses NXTDigital’s news APIs and can be up and running with their own mobile apps within just a few days.”

RU Ediriwira, Group CTO, NXTDigital Limited

“With the launch of Partnership for Growth 3.0 we intend to expand our network with 40 new NXTHUBs, each offering up to 650 live TV channels and broadband. Our efforts are focused on harnessing the convergence of technologies, developing robust apps and creating new business models that will help the overall ecosystem, delivering the best experience to our subscribers. We hope to achieve a stronger foothold in the rural regions of the country and grow our subscriber base.”

N.K. Rouse, COO, NXT Digital Ltd

“One of the key principles of the Hinduja Group is ‘Partnership for Growth’. After 2.0 saw the launch of HITS to connect LMOs in even the most remote locations through the only satellite-based cable TV platform in India; 3.0 focuses not just on strengthening the overall ecosystem we have built, but harnessing the convergence of technologies – to be delivered through a national network of NXTHUBs. Video and broadband are only the beginning of the digital highway of services that we have developed for roll-out backed by a robust suite of innovative apps developed by service providers exclusively for our LMOs and subscribers.”

Vynsley Fernandes, MD & CEO, NXTDigital Limited

“Wireline broadband is becoming ever more important not only in connecting homes across the country but also small to large enterprises-to the digital economy. The NXTHUBs will be the perfect point-of-presence to offer broadband services to cater to these consumer needs.”

Yugal Kishore Sharma CEO, ONEOTT Intertainment Limited

Amazing and grim battle for survival. Guess it will end up in Supreme Court. All that NCLT asked Zee to do was to file a reply to Invesco petition for a EGM. Now this is getting too serious. So far Invesco has been hammered for demanding an EGM. What is Zee upto? Ofcourse my lawyer community knows better!