Radio

Light regulations will enable innovative radio content: I-B Secretary Jaju

Government is committed to advancing digital radio technology and its integration into the media ecosystem in the country, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) Secretary Sanjay Jaju said on Wednesday. Speaking at a conference organised by the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), in collaboration with the Association of Radio Operators for India (AROI), Jaju said the government favoured light touch regulation which would enable innovative content creation in the country. "Light touch regulations will enable innovative content creation and deeper listener engagement, empowering India's creators. Radio derives its strength from localised content choice embracing diverse community interests and cultural preferences," he said. Jaju said technology adoption, even in far-flung areas must happen while developing an ecosystem to facilitate deployment of digital radio broadcasting in India. "As part of our efforts, we are set to roll out digital FM radio broadcasting

Nationwide 5G radio count crosses the 450,000 mark, shows DoT data

Officials said the 5-lakh mark would be optimal for nationwide 5G coverage

News updates: Union Minister Kumaraswamy hospitalised in Bengaluru after nose starts bleeding

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National Broadcasting Day 2024: History, significance, and future in India

National Broadcasting Day serves as a reminder of the legacy and significance of radio broadcasting as a mass communication medium. India celebrates this day annually on July 23

Trai calls for reliable audience measurement system for radio, OTT, TV

Trai has proposed enlarging the audience measurement system's sample size to better reflect India's diversity, and called for fostering competition among multiple rating agencies

PM seeks ideas as his radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat' resumes on June 30

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said his 'Mann Ki Baat' monthly radio broadcast will resume from June 30 and urged people to share their ideas and inputs for it. "Delighted to share that after a gap of some months due to the elections, #MannKiBaat is back! This month's programme will take place on Sunday, 30th June," he said in a post on X. "I call upon all of you to share your ideas and inputs for the same. Write on the MyGov Open Forum, NaMo App or record your message on 1800 11 7800," Modi said. Prime Minister Modi's monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast was last aired on February 25 and then took a break for the Lok Sabha polls. In the 110th episode of the programme, Modi had asked first-time voters to poll in record numbers in the elections and said their maiden vote should be cast for the country. The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) guidelines of the Election Commission asks governments to not use official events or public-funded platforms for something that may be seen to gi

Home away from home: In a first, Hindi finds a space on Kuwait Radio

Indian Embassy announces first-ever Hindi radio broadcast in Kuwait, to be aired every Sunday on FM 93.3 and AM 96.3

Arya Omnitalk to expand commercial radio services to 100 cities by 2030

Arya Omnitalk plans to expand its professional and commercial radio service operations to 100 cities by 2030, a senior company official said on Monday. The company provides PMRTS (Public Mobile Radio Trunking Services), CMRTS (Captive Mobile Radio Trunking Services) and Broadband Push-to-talk devices to enterprises, security forces etc. Announcing an exclusive partnership with Motorola Solutions for selling its Mototrbo portfolio, Arya Omnitalk CEO Paresh Shetty said the company operates in 18 cities and will obtain licence to operate in more cities after the rules are notified under the new Telecommunications Act. "We currently operate in 18 cities. We are planning to expand operations to 40 cities in the next 18 months and then to 100 cities by 2030. The expansion will start after we get a licence from the government. We are waiting for rules to come under Telecommunications Act 2023 after which we will apply for licences," Shetty said. Its potential customers include municipal .

Storytelling important for audio professionals: Reliance Broadcast CEO

Abraham Thomas says there are 'no voice artists anymore' but content creators with a good voice

Ameen Sayani: The golden radio voice that resonated across generations

Ameen Sayani brought cinema to every home; when he spoke, the nation listened

Ameen Sayani, radio presenter known for 'Geetmala', passes away at 91

Sayani's charismatic voice and signature phrase "Aur bhai, kya chal raha hai?" ("And brother, what's happening?") became synonymous with Indian radio

Centre revises guidelines for community radio stations to ensure its growth

To ensure the growth of the community radio sector, the government on Tuesday increased the advertising time for community radio stations as well as the price rate for advertisements. It also increased the period for the grant of permission agreement from the existing five years to 10 years, according to the revised policy guidelines for the sector, which was released by Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur at the Regional Community Radio Sammelan (South) here. Under the revised policy, the government has permitted any eligible organisation functional in multiple districts to set up a maximum of six community radio stations in different districts. The advertising time for community radio stations has been increased from seven minutes per hour to 12 minutes per hour, while the rate of advertisement has been hiked from Rs 52 to Rs 74 per 10 second, the guidelines stated. The policy also fixed the validity of the letter of intent issued to an organisation to one year, w

Fever FM off, Fever FM on: Unravelling the case of marketing gimmicks

Legal experts are of the opinion that such marketing gimmicks would come under the scanner of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) if they influence trades or dealings by investors

Is Fever FM shutting down? Dropping the 'radio' to amplify the game

Fever FM's announcement puts the spotlight on why radio can't seem to grow and what would help it to

Fever FM announces it is shutting down due to 'evolving trends' in media

In a social media post, Fever FM said that the end for the Radio industry is 'closer than you expect'

NZ: 3 Khalistan supporters sentenced for plot to kill Kiwi radio host

During the hearing, Judge Mark Woolford emphasised the need for community protection and a strong deterrence against religious fanaticism

Radio Mirchi, Orange bid Rs 251 crore in race to acquire insolvent Big FM

Leading FM Radio network Radio Mirchi, a part of Entertainment Network India Limited (ENIL) and Radio Orange have bid Rs 251 crore to acquire BIG FM Radio network, sources said. Haryana-based Sapphire FM is the other bidder in the race for BIG FM, which is undergoing an insolvency process. Incidentally, Sapphire FM has also made a bid of Rs 251 crore for Big FM. The bidders couldn't immediately be reached for comments. Both the bidders -- Radio Mirchi & Orange FM consortium and Sapphire FM -- have offered to pay the bid amount within 30 days. Sources close to the process also revealed that the lenders are likely to ask both the bidders to revise their bids upward. Also, Rs 60 crore cash lying in the company's accounts will also go to the lenders, they said. After considering the cash at Big FM, the total recovery for lenders could be as high as 55 to 60 per cent against the total admitted claims of Rs 578 crore. Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd (RBNL) owned by BIG FM is the ...

A glimmer of hope for radio

Amidst challenges, telecom regulator's recommendations show the path ahead for a brighter future for radio

Kuku FM raises $25 mn from investors; aims to expand content, improve tech

Company will use financing to expand its repository of Indian language audiobooks, podcasts, courses

Trai's latest recommendations likely to help FM radio find lost signal

India's Rs 2,100 crore radio business has been severely impacted by the pandemic, the rise of streaming, and a host of structural issues