Broadcasters wary as TV services face telecom-style rules
Mumbai: The information and broadcasting ministry’s draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026, released for public consultation on June 12, have raised concerns among broadcasters over the proposed application of telecom-style regulation to broadcasting services, the treatment of internet-delivered television and a stringent penalty framework under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.
The draft seeks to consolidate existing television and radio authorisation and licensing guidelines under the Telecommunications Act.
