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Pay TV holds promise; fragmentation, tech and high capex are hurdles: Punit Goenka
MUMBAI: The Indian pay TV market, which at present stands at Rs 240 billion, has huge growth potential as it is underpenetrated and the ARPU (average revenue per user) is very low. However, there are challenges like fragmentation in the cable industry, outdated technology and high capex requirements which are hindrance in the growth path. These were the thoughts expressed by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (Zeel) MD and CEO Punit Goenka while delivering the keynote address at the India Digital Pay-TV Summit (IDPS) 2011, organised here by Indiantelevision.com and MPA. Goenka warned that if the »»»
Govt plans to raise FDI cap in DTH, IPTV and FM
NEW DELHI: The information and broadcasting ministry has proposed to increase foreign direct investment limit across media platforms — in direct-to home, internet protocol TV (IPTV), multi-system operators and FM radio — to bring in consistency, according to sources. The FDI in DTH, IPTV and MSO is likely to be raised from 49% to 74%, while the investment in FM radio will be increased from 20% to 26%. The proposal based on broadcast regulator Trai’s recommendations has been sent to the department of industrial policy and promotion (DIPP) under the ministry of commerce. Sources »»»
NDS powers digital tv for 1 million hathway subscribers across india
NEW DELHI, INDIA – OCTOBER 1, 2010 – NDS, the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, today announced that it is now powering one million digital TV connections for Hathway, India’s leading Multi System Operator (MSO). Hathway, the fastest growing MSO in India, has become the first to reach the digital subscriber milestone. The achievement also highlights the role of NDS in providing a technology framework that enables Hathway to continue to grow its subscriber base through innovative digital TV services and solutions. Hathway has established a reputation for being »»»
Den Networks eyes revenue nest of Rs 11.5 bn in FY’11
MUMBAI: Sameer Manchanda-promoted Den Networks will continue to grow in size this year, building up a revenue nest of Rs 11.50 billion as it consolidates its subsidiaries. The multi-system operator (MSO) with a pan-India footprint will, thus, see a 25 per cent revenue upswing over the earlier year. Carriage revenue from broadcasters, standing at almost Rs 2 billion in FY’10, will see a 10-15 per cent growth in the fiscal. The company expects its operating profits to jump over 50 per cent to Rs 1.60 billion. “We will see the full impact of the subsidiaries this year. The carriage market is also »»»
Govt gets tough on DD carriage by MSOs & DTH services
NEW DELHI: Indian Cable TV MSOs operators had better watch out. The Government has once again reminded all state governments and union territories to ensure strict compliance with its mandate for carrying Doordarshan and Parliament channels on cable TV networks and DTH services. Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting C M Jatua told Parliament today that a fresh letter was sent to all states and UTs on 8 December in view of complaints of non-carriage by some DTH and cable TV operators. The Ministry said compliance should be ensured through authorized officers such as the sub-divisional »»»
