ZMCL elevates Abhay Ojha as CEO

ZEE Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL) has elevated Abhay Ojha as CEO. In a BSE filling, the company said, “We wish to inform you that, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company, at its meeting held on today i.e. February 14, 2023, considered the candidature of Mr. Abhay Ojha, for appointment as Chief Executive Officer (‘CEO’) […]

Govt allays C&S industry concerns at SatCab’23

The SatCab Symposium 2023, an Aavishkar Media Group initiative, is back with some new TV and video content industry topics and a stellar lineup of speakers from across the media spectrum. Themed ‘Is the future of the Indian Broadcasting Sector at stake now?’, the event was held in New Delhi on January 16 in front […]

M&E Outlook CY23: Digital startups to disrupt traditional media

By Karan Taurani@Elara Capital In the media and entertainment (M&E) industry, digital is now occupying centre stage, starting to impact all forms of traditional media. For example, the cinema medium is at 25 percent lower footfall versus pre COVID level, primarily on low willingness by the audience to watch small/medium-budget content in theatres. Key genres […]

Guest Column: MIB follows up on TRAI’s +ive SESGs suggestions

By Rajiv Khattar The difference between the connected and unconnected is still significant and data shows that nearly 60 percent of India is still not fully connected. With the pandemic we have seen the importance of the Internet penetration as it helps in bringing close to the populace in remote parts of the country a […]

NXTDigital announces reconstitution of Board

At their meeting on December 19, 2022, the company’s Board of Directors noted that all steps and compliances relating to the demerger of the digital media and communication business undertaking into Hinduja Global Solutions had been completed, including the allotment of shares by Hinduja Global Solutions Limited to the eligible shareholders of NDL. Concerning the […]

Guest Column: Uplinking & downlinking a forward-looking policy

By Rajiv Khattar India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) recently — and finally — unveiled revised uplinking and downlinking guidelines and instantly it sparked off a debate on the pros and cons. But, please remember, the rules have been updated after 11 years from the time it was first conceptualised in 2011. The efforts […]