DD Encryption report still not ready; sub-group to discuss BCCI offer
DD Encryption report final draft report will take 10-15 days more, sub-group to discuss BCCI offer, says Prasar Bharati CEO. (22 Mar 2007)

DD Direct viewers to miss cricket action
Even as India begins its World Cup campaign Saturday evening, 1.3 million DD Direct subscribers set to miss the action. ( 16 Mar 2007)

DD mobile TV running unannounced, funds for digitalisation delayed
Mobile TV enabled digital terrestrial transmitter running, but Prasar Bharati yet to secure funding clearance. (19 Mar 2007)

DD stresses revenue generation, content improvement
DD may be losing money and facing falling TRP rates, but Prasar Bharati CEO BS Lali said today that wherever possible, DD would try to generate revenue.
(22 Mar 2007)

Extending Cas areas: Trai calls for MSO meeting on 5 April
Trai calls MSO meeting on 5 April to assess readiness in extending CAS to rest of Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata. ( 21 Mar 2007)

Broadcasters unhappy with Cas, SMS; MSOs rebut charges
Broadcasters unhappy with Cas, express doubts over subscriber management systems working; MSOs rebut charges. (16 Mar 2007)

Govt. denies any shortage of set top Boxes for Cas
The Govt has denied any shortage of STBs for the Cas but admitted complaints are received from time to time against non-compliance of orders/regulations relating to the Cas scheme. (21 Mar 2007)

Heated meeting in Trai throws up packaging, billing issues
Heated meeting between Trai, MSOs and broadcasters throw up packaging, billing issues. (23 Mar 2007)

Govt. to be asked to rationalise tax structure for ent. & media
Govt will be urged to rationalize entertainment and other tax structures for the industry at forthcoming Ficci-Frames in Mumbai. (20 Mar 2007)

Ficci satisfied with goverment moves on entertainment & media
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry feels that the new Broadcast Regulatory Bill is a first step in the right direction. (20 Mar 2007)

Dish TV to pump in Rs 10 billion for DTH ramp-up
Dish TV is planning to pump in Rs 10 billion over the next two and a half years as it aggressively plans to ramp up subscribers. (20 Mar 2007)

TDSAT orders Sun to give channels to TataSky
TDSAT directs Sun TV to give its channels on an a la carte basis to TataSky, at 50% of cable charges. (19 Mar 2007)

Mauritius private equity fund to invest in Hathway Cable & Datacom
Mauritius-based venture capital fund Monet Ltd to pick up 10.83 per cent stake in Hathway Cable & Datacom; gets FIPB nod. (22 Mar 2007)

Citigroup's You Telecom gets FIPB nod for 49% buy in cable company
Citigroup Venture Capital International-owned You Telecom India Pvt Ltd wants to acquire up to 49 per cent stake in a cable TV company. (22 Mar 2007)

IRS 2007 Round 1: Readership figures drop
Publications hold on to leading spots even as readership figures show a decline over the past year. (21 Mar 2007)

ILT wave 3: Radio Mirchi maintains lead in Delhi, Mumbai
Indian Listenership Track Wave 3 points out Delhi as key growth market for FM radio in gross as well as net listeners. (17 Mar 2007)

Media & entertainment industry to hit Rs 1 trillion by 2011
Indian media and entertainment industry to grow at 18 % CAGR to reach Rs 1 trillion by 2011, according to a PWC study. (19 Mar 2007)

State government appointees will have power to revoke TV licences
Broadcast Bill will give State governments powers to appoint officers who can grant, refuse or revoke licences. (17 Mar 2007)

Disney launches 'Disney Artist' store in India
Disney's first merchandise store 'Disney Artist' opens in Delhi Saturday in collaboration with RJ Corp subsidiary DIL. (17 Mar 2007)