Falling viewership, ads blur growth picture for TV companiesIndia's television sector is experiencing a slowdown. Linear TV viewership is falling as more people switch to free platforms and digital s...
16 Feb, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
Private DTH revenue decline to moderate to 3–4% in FY26: CrisilPrivate DTH companies anticipate a slower revenue decline of 3-4% in FY26, supported by IPTV bundles and higher marketing income. Despite s...
11 Dec, 2025, 02.01 PM IST
Dish TV begins phasing out set-top box subsidies amid diversification pushDish TV is reducing set-top box subsidies to improve profitability and adapt to changing viewing habits. The company is investing in OTT, c...
09 Sep, 2025, 02.21 PM IST
Dish TV eyes 25% revenue from non-DTH biz in two years, forays into smart TV marketDish TV is actively diversifying its revenue streams beyond DTH services, aiming for 25% contribution from non-DTH ventures within 18-24 mo...
08 Sep, 2025, 10.15 AM IST
Dish TV launches VZY Smart TVs, aims 25% revenue share from non-DTH by 2027Dish TV India is diversifying its revenue streams beyond DTH services, aiming for 25% contribution from non-DTH ventures within 18-24 month...
07 Sep, 2025, 09.09 PM IST
DTH companies may get licence fee reliefFaced with subscriber churn and revenue decline, India's DTH operators are lobbying for a reduction in the 8% license fee. The Ministry of ...
30 Jul, 2025, 10.54 AM IST
DTH cos asked to pay ₹16kcr licence fee duesIndia's DTH industry faces mounting pressure as the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting demands ₹16,000 crore in outstanding license f...
30 May, 2025, 12.56 AM IST
DTH players' FY24 revenue down amid major subscriber lossIndian private DTH operators Tata Play, Bharti Telemedia, Dish TV, and Sun Direct experienced a 5% revenue decline amid a consumer shift to...
03 Nov, 2024, 11.26 PM IST
Tata Play’s loss widens 3-fold as DTH takes a hitTata Play’s net loss for fiscal 2024 surged more than threefold due to heightened competition in its direct-to-home (DTH) TV distribution b...
25 Jun, 2024, 07.08 AM IST
Broadband, OTT may keep Tata Play in good stead amid DTH dipTata Play's revenue from its core direct-to-home (DTH) business is expected to decline in the medium term due to a slowdown in its subscrib...
26 Mar, 2024, 10.11 AM IST
Dish TV airs plan to grow its user baseOnce India's largest DTH platform, Dish TV has been steadily losing ground due to competition in the market and a tussle between promoters ...
21 Feb, 2024, 10.51 AM IST
DTH industry revenue falls 10% to Rs 11,000 crore in FY23The combined operating revenue of four private direct-to-home (DTH) companies in India, including Tata Play, Bharti Telemedia, Dish TV, and...
23 Nov, 2023, 09.54 AM IST
TRAI recommends scrapping of DTH licence fee after FY27The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended that the government should abolish the licence fee for direct-to-home (DTH...
22 Aug, 2023, 09.23 AM IST
DTH firms turn to OTT aggregation to stem user churnAggregating OTT may help DTH platforms retain customers, diversify offerings: Expert
29 Dec, 2022, 06.00 AM IST
'Tata Play's DTH Ops expected to be under stress this fiscal year'In its rating rationale report on the company, the agency noted that the company's consolidated revenue will be supported by Tata Play Bing...
28 Dec, 2022, 02.40 PM IST
DTH players seek 8% licence fee waiver to remain competitiveDTH body approached the Information and Broadcasting Ministry following a proposal under the consideration of the DoT to waive the licence ...
16 May, 2022, 07.44 PM IST
Android box, OTT Dish TV's strategy to stay afloatThe DTH operator claimed it categorises 30-35 per cent of its 23 million customers as premium as they pay in excess of Rs 400 per month.
23 Sep, 2019, 01.37 PM IST