TRAI unveils roadmap for private digital radio b’cast

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its recommendations on the long-awaited Digital Radio Broadcast Policy for private radio broadcasters, outlining the framework, terms and conditions, as well as reserve prices for the launch of digital radio services in major Indian cities. The policy, seen as a milestone in the evolution of the […]

IBDF prez Vaz underscores the resilience of linear TV

The Indian Broadcasting & Digital Foundation (IBDF) held its 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in the capital on September 29, bringing together industry leaders to assess the sector’s performance and outline the road ahead. The meeting was chaired by Kevin Vaz, President of IBDF and CEO – Entertainment, JioStar India Pvt. Ltd. According to an […]

TRAI tries to open up FM radio expansion with lower entry barriers, news

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended reserve prices for the auction of FM radio channels across select non-metro and smaller cities, including Bilaspur, Rourkela, Rudrapur and 18 Category ‘E’ towns in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Apart from financial recommendations, the broadcast and telecom regulator has […]

DD unveils special shows on PM Modi b’day, highlighting his contribution

Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw yesterday launched a special bouquet of programmes on India’s public broadcaster TV channels, DD National and DD News, as part of the seva parv (spirit of service festival) celebrations yesterday in New Delhi on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday. Promos of the documentaries were also released during […]

DD FreeDish invites applications for vacant MPEG-2 slots

Indian pubcaster Prasar Bharati has announced the 91st e-auction for the allocation of vacant MPEG-2 slots on its free DTH platform, DD FreeDish. The notice invites private satellite TV channels to apply for these coveted carriage slots for the period of end-September 2025 to March 2026. According to the notice, issued on September 8, TV […]

NBDA presses for fair, transparent e-auction framework for DD Free Dish slots

The News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA) has submitted a comprehensive response to Prasar Bharati’s recent consultation on the e-auction methodology for allotment of slots on the DD Free Dish DTH platform, calling for a more transparent, equitable and robust process. In a press release, NBDA welcomed the consultation and said its comments were aimed […]