Highlights need for collaborative growth, digital radio rollout, and a simplified policy regime to strengthen India’s media ecosystem
At the 25th edition of FICCI FRAMES, Mr. Anil
Kumar Lahoti, Chairman, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI),
emphasized the need for balanced regulation and innovation to drive the next
phase of growth in India’s broadcasting and media industry.
Mr. Lahoti noted that India’s Media
& Entertainment (M&E) sector contributed ₹2.5 trillion to the economy
in 2024 and is projected to cross ₹3 trillion by 2027. The television and
broadcasting segment alone generated nearly ₹680 billion last year.
He highlighted the sector’s
transformation from analog to digital and now 4K broadcasting, complemented by
the growth of Smart TVs, 5G, and OTT platforms serving over 600 million users.
Despite this surge, linear television remains the primary medium across 190
million TV households.
“TRAI’s approach is to enable
orderly growth through innovation and fair competition while ensuring
transparency for consumers and protection for smaller players,” said Mr.
Lahoti.
Citing recent regulatory reforms,
he referred to TRAI’s amendments to the Cable and TV Broadcasting Framework and
the proposed authorization-based regime under the Telecommunication Act, 2023,
aimed at improving ease of doing business and simplifying compliance.
Mr. Lahoti also highlighted TRAI’s
recommendations for the launch of digital radio broadcasting in major Indian
cities to strengthen the FM ecosystem and modernize India’s audio landscape.
He concluded by reaffirming TRAI’s
commitment to working with industry stakeholders to realize the Prime
Minister’s vision of an “Orange Economy” powered by content, creativity, and
culture.
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