In a push to D2M b’cast, Prasar Bharati ropes in E&Y as consultant

India’s national broadcaster Prasar Bharati has appointed Ernst & Young Private Limited as the project management consultant for an ambitious direct-to-mobile (D2M) broadcasting initiative, according to a report in storyboard18.com yesterday. The global consultancy firm has been tasked with finalizing a comprehensive roadmap, including a sustainable revenue model, for the national rollout of D2M technology, the report […]

Tata Play Binge adds Prasar Bharati’s WAVES OTT

In a move that unites legacy content with modern digital convenience, Tata Play Binge has announced the onboarding of WAVES, the OTT platform launched by India’s public broadcaster Prasar Bharati. This strategic addition further cements Tata Play Binge’s role as a one-stop destination for inclusive, culturally rich, and accessible entertainment. According to an official press […]

Prasar Bharati chief says willing to share revenue with sports bodies

India’s national broadcaster Doordarshan is willing to share the revenue generated through the telecast of sporting events with sports federations after deducting the production cost, said Prasar Bharati chairman Navneet Kumar Sehgal yesterday in New Delhi. Generating revenue is one of the most difficult tasks for National Sports Federations (NSFs) of lesser-known sports in India, […]

Prasar Bharati to auction vacant FreeDish MPEG-4 slots in July

Prasar Bharati has announced the 89th e-auction for the allotment of vacant MPEG-4 slots on DD Free Dish.  The slots will be allocated for the period between July 11, 2025 and March 31, 2026. The e-auction is tentatively scheduled for July 2, 2025. As per an official press note issued by Prasar Bharati, the auction […]

Prasar Bharati invites applications for key board positions

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a formal notification inviting applications for two high-level appointments Member (Finance) and Member (Personnel) — in the Prasar Bharati Board, India’s autonomous public service broadcaster. The two positions are equivalent in status and pay to that of an Additional Secretary to the Government of India, under Level […]

Prasar Bharati partners Shucae Films OTT to amplify WAVES

In a significant move to enhance its digital presence and expand its content portfolio, Prasar Bharati has announced a partnership with Shucae Films OTT, a rising name in India’s web entertainment space. The collaboration is set to bring a host of Shucae’s original digital series to Prasar Bharati’s OTT platform, WAVES, with select titles also […]