AsiaSat clears the air on Chinese ownershipAsiaSat faces a critical deadline in India due to its Chinese ownership. To continue broadcasting, the company is offering significant conc...
21 Dec, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
India blocks China-linked satellites to bolster securityIndia is restricting the use of satellites with Chinese connections for its broadcasters and teleporters. This move aims to strengthen nati...
06 Nov, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
IN-SPACe blocks Chinese-owned AsiaSat services in India beyond March 2026; Zee, JioStar begin migration to other satellitesIndia will not allow AsiaSat's AS-5 and AS-7 satellites after March 31, 2026. This decision comes from the Indian National Space Promotion ...
05 Aug, 2025, 07.26 AM IST
Protect key frequency bands used for satellite communications: IndustryThe satellite-communication industry in India requests the government to protect pivotal Ka and Ku frequency bands from terrestrial service...
27 Oct, 2024, 03.24 PM IST
Trai's call to merge satcom licenses to attract top dollars from global investorsThe telecom regulator's proposal to merge key satellite communication permits into a single authorization could boost the sector in India. ...
25 Sep, 2024, 08.26 AM IST
DTH, teleport company expect new policy to lower satellite costsThe Indian government’s new policy, effective April 2025, requires foreign satellite operators to establish local units to offer satellite ...
01 Aug, 2024, 11.33 AM IST
A small step to the moon, a giant leap for India's space ambitionsIndia's successful soft landing on the moon's south pole is expected to create commercial opportunities for both the Indian Space Research ...
24 Aug, 2023, 11.07 AM IST
Industry has divergent views on space spectrum auction; need to find a balanced approach: IN-SPACe chairman Pawan GoenkaThe Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) boss told ET the terrestrial (telecom) sector held a divergent view...
05 May, 2023, 08.58 AM IST
Satcom companies ask In-SPACe to look into spectrum allocation modeSatcom Industry Association of India (SIA India) has requested the Indian space industry regulator, IN-SPACe, to examine the Telecom Regula...
02 May, 2023, 08.18 AM IST
Grains to media: How Subhash Chandra of ZEE made his fortuneZEEL stake sale could be Chandra's opening move, as it would mean moving away from his traditional strengths.
14 Nov, 2018, 06.22 PM IST
TV broadcasters on collision path with space department over satellite usePunit Goenka, president of IBF, claimed that capacity on INSAT 4A is satiated while ISRO’s other satellites lack quality teleports.
13 Mar, 2018, 07.58 AM IST
- Fee to foreign satellite companies not taxable: HC
The High Court has held the payment made for the use of transponders on foreign satellites does not constitute "royalty" and hence is not t...
02 Feb, 2011, 01.46 AM IST
- EchoStar Corp looks to enter India
Nasdaq-listed EchoStar Corporation, which sells satellite television services in the US under the Dish Network brand, is looking to enter I...
28 Sep, 2009, 01.06 AM IST
- Aljazeera to hit Indian skies soon
The Doha headquartered broadcaster has approached the Indian government of late for a downloading licence to unveil its channel in the coun...
24 Nov, 2006, 09.00 PM IST
- Comma in royalty definition turns into Rs 200-cr liability
What’s in a comma? A lot, if you are a corporate and fighting a case relating to royalty tax.
28 Aug, 2006, 03.09 AM IST
- Sometimes, a comma can cut you both ways
What’s in a comma? A lot, if you are a corporate and fighting a case relating to taxation of royalty.
25 Aug, 2006, 03.41 AM IST
- TV firms uplinking from HK must pay tax here
Satellite channels in India, which hire transponder facilities from Hong Kong-based satellite service providers, will now have to pay tax i...
02 Dec, 2002, 01.27 AM IST