Storm brews in TV distribution space as cartels take shape

Mumbai: Top broadcaster alliances seize bargaining power; local operators cry hoarse over monopolisation, threaten groups of their own

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Following the formation of IndiaCast—the television distribution joint venture between TV18 Broadcast and Viacom 18 Media— the distribution space is headed for cartelisation, with big alliances consisting of top broadcasters seizing the bargaining power from multi-system operators (MSOs) and local cable operators (LCOs).