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Large-panel TVs' share has tripled in 5 years to over 40%: CRISIL report

Sharp 35-40% decline in prices over the past five years has been the key growth driver; other tailwinds include greater rising incomes, higher OTT consumption and deeper web penetration

Telecom association demands 'converged' law for various digital services

The telecom industry body was responding to a DOT consultation paper, which aims at reviewing the existing legal and regulatory provisions governing telecommunications

How is TV adapting to the digital age?

As the audience went tech-savvy, our humble TV also turned smart. It offered them good content on the big screen. Find out how TV managed to stay relevant in this fast-changing world

India's OTT market likely to touch $7 billion by 2027, says report

In India, new local and wealthy players are now gearing up to grab the market share, which is led by a newly recapitalized Viacom18, backed by Reliance, Bodhi Tree and Paramount

Netflix looks at alternative route to charge for password sharing

A basic plan allows customers to watch on one device at a time. The pricier standard plan allows for two separate devices, and the premium plan allows four

Netflix's plan to fix its subscription crisis starts in Asia: Report

The Asia Pacific region accounts for 15 per cent of Netflix's 221.6 million global subscribers and is forecast to be the biggest driver of further expansion

IPL media rights: Strategic time-out for media giants Disney, Viacom

The two media giants see very different gains from their bets on IPL media rights

Top Headlines: IPL media rights & Viacom18, CBDT on cross-border disputes

Digital media rights for IPL matches could lift the OTT play of Reliance Industries-led Viacom18, posing a challenge for the current leaders. Read more in our top headlines

Airtel Xstream tops 2 mn paid-user mark, to focus on regional content plan

CEO of Airtel Digital, Adarsh Nair said, Airtel Xstream is well-positioned to solve the challenges faced by both OTT content providers and customers.

Amazon Prime signs licensing deal with film producer Sajid Nadiadwala

The latter owns production house Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment (NGE), which has released films such as Housefull, Baaghi and Kick

Hit by slow revenue growth, Streaming giant Netflix lays off 150 employees

Streaming giant Netflix has laid off nearly 150 employees, primarily in the US, as it suffers from slow user growth amid stalled paid subscription.

Disney+ adds 7.9 mn subscribers in Jan-Mar period as Netflix bleeds

Bob Chapek, CEO of The Walt Disney Company said that the company is on track to reach 230 to 260 million subscribers by fiscal 2024

Rampant password sharing hampers OTT players' user growth in India

If you are someone who relies on passwords from friends to binge-watch Netflix or Amazon Prime Video, you are contributing to OTT players losing millions of dollars every year

TMS Ep78: SUV craze, OTT industry, auto stocks, Model Tenancy Act

Why are SUVs catching the fancy of Indians? Are low prices sustainable for Indian OTT industry? What made analysts cautious on auto stocks? What is the Model Tenancy Act? Find all answers here

What is a media company?

The media company, as we know it, however is dead

Consumers prefer bundling of OTT, communication services: Report

Around 79 per cent Indian consumers prefer bundling of video streaming, entertainment and communication services, according to an Amdocs-Vanson Bourne report

Gaming for fun or killing the boredom, honing skills or making some money

Once frowned upon, gaming has acquired universal acceptance, with housewives, students and working professionals taking to it. Beware of the pitfalls, though

Audio streaming service Spotify to launch podcast subscription service soon

Spotify is soon going to launch its podcast subscription service. The platform would be competing with Apple's newly announced podcast subscription service

Parl panel questions legality of new rules for OTT, social media platforms

Some members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology on Monday questioned the legality of new rules framed by the government to regulate OTT and social media platforms. Tightening the rules governing social media and streaming companies, the Centre had announced last month the Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code applicable on WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, YouTube and Amazon Prime Video among others. Top officials of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Monday deposed before the parliamentary panel on "intermediary guidelines in the context of examination of the subject review of functioning of Central Board of Film Certification." The panel is chaired by senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor. Some members and the chairman asked a number of questions to the officials like whether these rules are in conformity with the legal framework, sources in the panel said. MPs

LIVE: Target of blending 20% ethanol in petrol advanced to 2025, says PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with India Inc for information sharing and brainstorming on Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news