Radio industry advertising revenue picks up pace in FY25The downturn in FY21 was sharp, with FM radio ad revenues plunging to ₹941 crore. Since then, the recovery has been steady. Revenues rose t...
12 Jan, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
TRAI releases recommendations for roll out of digital radioTRAI released recommendations for a digital radio broadcast policy, allowing analogue FM channels to add a digital layer. It proposes a sin...
03 Oct, 2025, 09.22 PM IST
Trai seeks views on forming digital radio broadcast policyThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) seeks opinions on how current FM radio broadcasters should shift to digital radio, aiming ...
01 Oct, 2024, 02.26 PM IST
I&B sector sees FDI worth ₹1,766 cr in 9 months of '22The ministry of information and broadcasting (MIB) is the nodal ministry for the formulation of FDI policies in the broadcasting, film, pri...
04 Jan, 2023, 12.42 AM IST
India preparing digital land records in villages with help of drones, says PM ModiAddressing the monthly radio programme Mann ki Baat today, PM Modi said, "One of the things that is capturing people's imagination is the u...
24 Oct, 2021, 02.10 PM IST
Anurag Thakur launches transmitters of DD, AIR in LadakhSpeaking on the occasion, the minister noted that the Hamboting La site is one of the most difficult locations considering the hostile weat...
25 Sep, 2021, 05.01 PM IST
Telecom & ICT sector played key role in meeting challenges during the pandemic: TRAI chairmanIn his note to mark WTISD which falls on May 17, Vaghela highlighted the strategic objectives that were part of National Digital Communicat...
17 May, 2021, 06.38 PM IST
New broadcasting policy will seek to balance rulesThe draft policy, a copy of which was accessed by ET, creates a roadmap for amending the existing law, and establishes the framework for th...
05 Jan, 2021, 11.55 AM IST
Trai urges govt to bring out detailed policy framework for digital radio broadcastingTrai on Wednesday urged the government to come out with a detailed policy framework for digital radio broadcasting, an area where the regul...
12 Feb, 2020, 05.29 PM IST
Infosys, Amazon rediscover radio to connect with staff & associatesAmazon has recently launched radio exclusively for its associates across fulfilment centres, while IT services major Infosys has been using...
16 Apr, 2018, 11.38 PM IST
TRAI seeks stakeholders’ views on digital radio broadcasting related issuesApart from audio quality, digital radio broadcasting provides a number of advantages over analog radio broadcasting through utilisation of ...
10 Jul, 2017, 07.46 PM IST
Decks cleared for phase 3 of FM radio auctionsIndustry officials wonder whether the government wants to control the dissemination of free and fair news to the public at large.
27 Jul, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Red FM plea not maintainable: Centre to Delhi HCThe court, yesterday, while issuing notice to the government had allowed Red FM to participate in the mock auction.
24 Jul, 2015, 12.50 AM IST
Prasar Bharati may get digital wingTo keep up with the changing times, Prasar Bharati may get a digital wing to reach out to the increasing number of Internet and smartphone ...
23 Jun, 2013, 12.31 PM IST
- Govt okays 74% FDI cap on satellite radio
TRAI has sent its revised recommendations on satellite radio, where it has recommended an FDI cap of 74% and a 4% revenue share for all pla...
05 Jun, 2008, 04.11 AM IST
- Govt accepts TRAI recommendations on draft radio policy
The draft radio policy that permits a satellite radio service provider to hold the permission of satellite radio channels also, on Wednesda...
04 Jun, 2008, 05.44 PM IST
- 'Common FDI norms for cable, DTH, HITS & radio'
Trai has asked the govt to bring the FDI sectoral cap for cable TV services, Direct-to-Home services, HITS & satellite radio to 74%, making...
31 Aug, 2007, 02.49 AM IST