Indian Television

India may get multiple TV ratings agencies: But which TRP will count?

Multiple TV ratings agencies could soon operate in India. But if each produces a different number for the same programme, which TRP will become the industry's currency? Experts explain

Broadcasters want Barc ratings back: How TV viewership is measured in India

Broadcasters have called for the restoration of Barc ratings amid the prolonged suspension. Here is how TV ratings are measured, what they indicate and why they matter to the industry

Dish TV hopes for a turnaround aided by smart TV VZY, ecom, content hub

Dish TV, a direct-to-home service provider facing subscription losses, hopes for a business turnaround, supported by new initiatives such as its smart TV business VZY, its B2C e-commerce platform ShopZop, and its content aggregation platform Watcho. Dish TV, which reported a year-over-year drop of 25.84 per cent in its revenue to Rs 1,162.61 crore along with a negative EBITDA in FY26 mainly due to "rise of alternative entertainment options", is diversifying its operations in a bid to recover, according to the latest annual report of the company. Pointing towards early signs of traction across its newer business lines, its CEO and Executive Director Manoj Dobhal said: "We remain confident that our new initiatives will take us on the path of recovery and growth." This confidence emanates from VZY TV's crossing Rs 100-crore milestone, growth of its digital app and website - Watcho, and early traction of our hybrid packages to existing subscribers, Dobhal told shareholders of the ...

Who was Sanchita Ugale? TV actor known for Kumkum Bhagya, Wagle Ki Duniya

Sanchita Ugale's last social media post, shared 24 hours before her suicide, has resurfaced online after the tragic news of her death. The police investigation into the case is ongoing

Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi dies at 56

Acclaimed Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, a prominent advocate for women's rights, has died at 56, the French presidency said Thursday. "Her passing marks the loss of a leading figure of French culture and an artist devoted to freedom, whose work carried a universal message and earned her immense international acclaim," the French presidency said in a statement. President Emmanuel Macron and his wife "pay tribute to a remarkable artist who transformed an Iranian childhood into a universal fable," the statement said. News broadcaster BFM TV and other French media reported Satrapi has "died of sadness" a little over a year after the death of her husband, Swedish film producer and actor Mattias Ripa, according to a statement from people close to the artist. The French Academy of Fine Arts, of which she was a member, expressed its deep sadness in a social media statement, paying tribute to "a passionate advocate for cinema and film education" who earlier this y

How 24/7 news changed us from Gulf War fascination to TV debate fatigue

From CNN's Gulf War coverage to today's noisy TV debates, 24/7 news reshaped how audiences consume information

Rating noise rises as linear TV declines, raising questions on regulation

In 2019, over 210 million Indian homes had a television set - an audience size of almost 900 million. Most of these were DTH (direct-to-home) or cable homes

Govt working to shield conventional media amid rapid digitisation: Vaishnaw

The government has planned a series of initiatives to shield the conventional media from the disruptions expected due to rapid digitisation in the sector. Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said the government plans to remove the regulatory overhang in the radio industry and Television Rating Point (TRP) reforms. "The government is working to remove regulatory barriers wherever they exist," the minister said in an informal interaction with reporters here. Vaishnaw said the ministry is exploring ways to improve the television rating system to ensure fair revenue to television channels from government advertisements. "Television Rating Point (TRP) guidelines are being formulated. The first round of consultation is complete, feedback has been received, and a second consultation paper will be published soon," the minister said. The government is also considering increasing the advertisement rates for print and television media. Vaishnaw said the

Smriti Irani back in 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' reboot, 25 yrs later

'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' is back, featuring actor-turned-BJP leader Smriti Irani, and is set to premiere on July 29 at 10:30 pm on Star Plus. The official announcement was made on July 7, 2025

MIB proposes amendments to TV ratings guidelines, inviting more agencies

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting proposes changes to the TV ratings system to foster competition and enhance the accuracy of data, particularly for connected TV platforms

Tata Play FY25 loss widens to ₹529 cr, revenue slides to ₹4,082 cr

Tata Play, formerly known as Tata Sky, has reported widening of consolidated loss to Rs 529.43 crore for FY25, as it competes with other DTH operators including DishTV, Airtel Digital TV, and DD Free Dish. The company had incurred a net loss of Rs 353.88 crore in FY24. Revenue from operations declined 5.15 per cent to Rs 4,082.5 crore in FY25. Reasons for the company's widening loss could not be immediately known. Total income, which includes other income, was also down 5.03 per cent to Rs 4,109.3 crore in last financial year, according to financial data accessed by business intelligence platform Tofler. Tata Play's advertising promotional expenses were down 29.2 per cent to Rs 124.28 crore in FY25, as against Rs 175.54 crore a year before. Total expenses were 3 per cent lower at Rs 4,619.22 crore. However, the company reduced its net debt to Rs 3,445.60 crore in FY25 from Rs 4,010.21 crore a year ago. As of March 31, 2025, Tata Sons is the largest shareholder in the company with

TV actor Hina Khan marries her longtime love Rocky Jaiswal; who is he?

TV actor Hina Khan married her longtime boyfriend, Rocky Jaiswal on June 4 and surprised her fans with this happy news. Now, a series of photos has emerged from her mehendi function with joy

TV actor Dipika Kakar diagnosed with stage 2 liver cancer; celebs react

Popular TV actor Dipika Kakar has disclosed that she has been diagnosed with stage 2 liver cancer. Dipika was wished strength and love by celeb friends like Gauahar, Avika Gor and others

Trai likely to adjust cable TV rules for clearer business picture

Lahoti added that Trai, in its recent review of the regulations in 2024 for cable TV, critically examined whether certain regulations were truly needed in the industry

'Family Man 3' actor Rohit Basfore found dead, family alleges murder

Actor Rohit Basfore, who stars in the popular web series "Family Man 3," was found dead on Sunday night next to a waterfall in the Garbhanga jungle of Assam

Streaming likely to overtake pay TV globally in 2025, says report

Streaming is beginning to look like pay TV 2.0

World Television Day 2023: History, importance, theme, quotes and facts

World TV Day is celebrated every year on November 21 to talk about the significance and meaning of TV in our lives. It was announced by the Unified Nations General Assembly in 1996

Mobile phone players oppose TEC proposal on direct TV broadcast on handsets

Mobile phone industry body ICEA has opposed incorporation of a new standard for providing direct television service on handsets in absence of its acceptance in global standards. State-run Telecommunications Engineering Centre (TEC) had floated a consultation paper for television broadcasting directly on mobile handheld devices or Direct to Mobile Broadcasting technology. In the process, TEC has sought industry views on incorporating a video standard, ATSC 3.0 in the national standard. According to India Cellular and Electronics Association, whose members include Apple, Nokia, Lava, Foxconn, Dixon etc, India is aggressively pushing for mobile manufacturing in the country and all the major brands are producing and exporting phones from India. "The design and manufacture of mobile phones to incorporate ATSC 3.0 will adversely impact mobile manufacturing efforts. The inclusion of any technology which is not proven and globally acceptable goes against the market forces and will derail t

Cricket WC 2023: Television sales skyrocket, especially for larger screens

Sales of televisions of size 55-inch and above have grown by 2-2.5 times compared to sales registered during the Shraddh period last year

Smart TV Shipments fall 5% in H1, estimated to decline 7% in 2023: Report

India's smart TV shipments are expected to decline 7 per cent in 2023 on account of factors such as inflation and other macroeconomic headwinds in the country, said a Counterpoint Research report on Tuesday. In the first half of 2023, the India Smart TV Shipments have already declined 5 per cent, the report said. However, the report also added that TV manufacturing is increasing in India with new investments by OEMs in creating manufacturing capacity. Newer OEMs are also entering the market and partnering with leading brands to make their TVs, it said. "We estimate that India's smart TV market will see a decline of 7 per cent YoY in 2023. The second half of the year will see an increase in smart TV shipments compared to the first half due to the festive season," said the latest report from Counterpoint's IoT Service. The report also added despite a slowdown, the TV market continued to witness premiumisation as demand for bigger screen size smart TVs, which are 55 inches and above,