TRAI audit shake-up aims to curb disputes between broadcasters, distributors
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed sweeping changes to the audit framework for television distributors such as Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV and Hathway Digital, aimed at making the process more transparent, structured and time-bound.
The draft regulations, open for stakeholder comments until October 6, shift the audit cycle from the calendar year to the financial year. Distributors will be required to audit their subscriber management, conditional access, digital rights management and related systems annually, and share the report with broadcasters by September 30.
