India's Rs 60,000-crore television industry is pressing the government and TRAI for tariff forbearance and licence-fee relief as pay-DTH subscribers fell 13.8% to 49.05 million. Broadcasters and distributors also await BARC licence renewal and clarity on regulating app-based linear TV. TRAI has yet to begin consultations despite repeated industry appeals.
India TV industry awaits key regulatory decisions as subscribers fall
Source: Economic Times