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Indian Regulators Face Pressure Over TV Distribution Tariffs and BARC License

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 1
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Industry executives stated that the sector is awaiting key decisions from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India regarding tariff forbearance, the renewal of the Broadcast Audience Research Council license, and the regulation of application-based linear television distribution services. The active pay-DTH subscriber base declined by nearly 13.8% between the quarters ended March 2025 and March 2026.

From indiatimes.com

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The structural decline in the pay-DTH subscriber base is increasing pressure on the traditional TV distribution ecosystem. Industry groups have urged the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to consider regulatory forbearance to ensure a level playing field for operators.

From indiatimes.com

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  • Tata PlaySpeculative

    Tata Play could face pressure on pricing and packaging due to market decline and calls for regulatory forbearance.

  • JioStarSpeculative

    JioStar might see reduced subscription revenues and investment capacity due to structural contraction pressure.

  • Broadcast Audience Research CouncilSpeculative

    Broadcast Audience Research Council could face uncertainty regarding its core business due to pending license renewal by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

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