Zee News, Times Navbharat bid Rs. 13 cr+ for FreeDish slots

There was some hectic action in auction for shelf space on Doordarshan FreeDish amongst news channels, as per information available from the industry. Zee News paid Rs.13.55 crore for a slot, while Times Navbharat coughed up Rs. 13.40 crore. Earlier, as reported by Indianbroadcastingworld.com, FreeDish e-auction saw intense competition among leading Hindi news channels where the […]

NDTV India, Republic Bharat, News18, and ABP News secure top slots in DD FreeDish e-auction

The latest DD FreeDish e-auction has seen intense competition among leading Hindi news channels, with NDTV India securing the top slot for Rs.14.35 crore, followed closely by Republic Bharat at Rs.14.20 crore, News18 India with Rs. 14.10. crore, and ABP News also made a strong bid, securing the fourth position with Rs.14.00 crore, according to […]

FreeDish auction nets Rs.208cr in 2 days; major GECs return

Public broadcaster Prasar Bharati has generated a whopping Rs.208.10 crore in just two days from its ongoing DD FreeDish MPEG-2 slot suction, The Economic Times has reported. The auction saw some of India’s biggest General Entertainment Channels (GECs) return to the free-to-air (FTA) platform after a three-year break. Those making a comeback included Zee Anmol, […]

As FreeDish MPEG4 stream is upgraded, applications invited for slots

Prasar Bharati has announced auctions for limited MPEG4 slots on its free DTH platform FreeDish for April 2025-March 2026 period, while clarifying that presently the MPEG4 streams are undergoing upgrades and more rounds of auctions would be held once the process is completed. The seventh annual online process is likely to start March 4 and […]

Chrome DM celebrates 17 years, unveils BrandPulse Global leadership team

Chrome DM marked its 17th anniversary with a grand celebration in New Delhi, bringing together stakeholders from across the media and entertainment sector, top business leaders, and government dignitaries for an enchanting evening of reflection and forward-thinking. Hosted by Pankaj Krishna, Founder and CEO of Chrome DM, the exclusive event exuded an air of nostalgia […]

Guest Column – 2024: A Pivotal Year for India and Indian Media

2024 was a landmark year for India and its media landscape. Amidst global political turbulence, India, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, emerged as a beacon of political stability, weathering the once-in-a-century pandemic while ensuring continuity in governance. This stability has set the stage for the country’s economic trajectory in 2025 and beyond. It has […]