Broadcast ecosystem may be headed for regulatory reset

Mumbai: India’s broadcast sector could be headed for a sweeping regulatory reset, with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) preparing a fresh consultation to overhaul pricing, distribution and platform-level rules, according to people familiar with the discussions.

After initiating a consultation on bringing application-based linear TV distribution, including free ad-supported television (FAST), under the regulatory framework, the regulator is now gearing up for a broader review of the entire broadcasting ecosystem.