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NSIL’s satellite for Tata Sky set for June 22 launch

India's newest government-owned space unit NSIL's first demand-driven communication satellite for Tata Play (formerly Tata Sky) will be launched by Arianspace on June 22, the France-based satellite launch service providers said.

The Ku-Band four-tonne GSAT-24, developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation ...

GTPL Hathway consolidated FY22 revenue Rs. 5,991 mn

GTPL Hathway Limited (GTPL), India’s leading Digital Cable TV and Broadband Service provider, on Friday announced the financial results for the fourth quarter ended on March 31, 2022, which were approved by its Board of Directors. Key Highlights: Consolidated Q4 FY22 revenue (incl. EPC) at ₹6,209 millio...

NXTDigital board approves merger with Hinduja Leyland Finance

The board of directors of NXTDigital Ltd (NDL) on Wednesday, has accorded in-principle approval for the merger of Hinduja Leyland Finance Ltd (HLFL), a non-banking finance company into NDL, subject to all statutory or regulatory approvals and approval of the shareholders. The proposed acquisition will result in the merged entity

Hathway names Panesar strategic initiatives head

The Indian cable television service Hathway Digital has announced the appointment of Tavinderjit Panesar as head of strategic initiatives and broadcast partnerships. The news was shared by Tavinderjit on his LinkedIn account. Panesar will be responsible for content buying and placement strategy,...

Amazon poised to get EU antitrust okay for MGM buyout

Amazon is expected to win unconditional European Union (EU) antitrust approval for its $8.5 billion buy of US movie studio MGM, people familiar with the matter said, a move that is set to ramp up competition with streaming rivals Netflix and Disney+.

Announced in May last year, the d...

India receives chip-making proposals worth $ 20.5 bn

India has received proposals worth $20.5 billion from five companies to manufacture semiconductor fabs and display fabs locally, according to a government statement.

Companies including Vedanta, in joint venture with Apple vendor Foxconn, Singapore-based IGSS Ventures Pte and ISMC ha...

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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!