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TRAI’s Anil Kumar Lahoti: TV will grow, mobile is not replacing TV

OTT services, digital cable and DTH operators are presently competing to occupy more space in the broadcasting industry for distribution of content.

Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), said mobile supports the growth of television and expands TV’s reach.

MIB’s Joint Secy Sanjiv Shankar: Imposing carriage fees on OTT services could undermine Net Neutrality principle

The recent decision was taken under the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 in consultation with other Ministries/Departments of the Government of India, and domain experts specializing in media and entertainment, women's rights, and child rights. (Representative Image: Glenn Carstens-Peters via Unsplash)

“The attempt by telecom companies to double dip by charging both consumers and content providers raises concerns about fairness and market integrity,” stated Sanjiv Shankar, adding that voluntary commercial arrangements between telecom network operators and OTT providers may be encouraged.

FICCI-EY Report: M&E sector grew over 8 percent in 2023 to cross Rs 2.3 trillion. All the key findings

Digital revenues to surpass TV in 2024. Online gaming overtook filmed entertainment to become the fourth largest segment. Key findings from the 2024 FICCI-EY Report.

FICCI-EY Report: Digital revenues to surpass TV in 2024; India’s M&E sector to hit $38 billion by 2026

Expect the M&E sector to grow 10.2 percent to reach INR2.55 trillion by 2024, then grow at a CAGR of 10 percent to reach INR 3.08 trillion by 2026.

In 2024, digital media is poised for explosive growth, potentially overtaking television to become the leading segment of the M&E sector. This surge in digital media is forecasted to propel the M&E sector’s growth to a 10 percent annual rate, crossing Rs 3 trillion ($37.1 billion) by 2026.

Dish TV India launches ‘Own Your Customer’ initiative through partnership with local cable operators

This partnership will ensure robust connectivity while enhancing the overall reliability of the network," said the company. (Image source: Facebook)

‘Own Your Customer’ (OYC) is a unique step to address LCO’s concerns about their customer base shifting to DTH to avoid interruptions in TV viewing experience.

1600 european football matches to be broadcast on Sony; including UEFA Champions League, Europa League

Sony Sports Network has been the home to UEFA Champions League since 2017. In addition to this, Sony Sports Network continues to be the official broadcaster for the UEFA EURO 2024, Bundesliga, Emirates FA Cup, Roshn Saudi Pro League and more. (Image source: Unsplash)

Sony Pictures Networks India states that contribution of regional language coverage to the viewership of the UEFA Champions League’s knockout matches has gone up in recent years.

Sony UEFA media rights deal: Sony renews deal with football association for 3 years

In January 2024, the two-year long saga of the Zee and Sony merger ended with the collapse of the $10 billion media merger, triggering legal actions from both parties on various issues including merger termination fees. (Image source: Unsplash)

Sony had acquired the TV and digital rights of UEFA for Rs 400 crore, last year.