Karnataka government introduces Welfare Bill imposing cess on TV channels, OTT platforms, multiplexes

Karnataka on July 26, 2024, passed the Karnataka Cine and Cultural Activists Welfare Bill, as per a report by CNBC-TV18. The bill is aimed at bolstering support for the entertainment sector by introducing a new cess on TV channels, OTT platforms, and multiplexes operating within the state. This legislation imposes a cess of up to 2% on the revenues of TV channels and OTT services derived from Karnataka.