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Airtel in talks to buy Tata Play as digital TV industry sees shake-up

The DTH market faces pressure as consumers shift to over-the-top (OTT) streaming services and cheaper options like Doordarshan's Free Dish, forcing traditional operators to seek growth opportunities

Airtel in talks to buy Tata Play as digital TV industry sees shake-up
Updated On : 08 Oct 2024 | 11:04 AM IST

Tata shelves plans for IPO of media unit after buying out Temasek

Tata may seek a valuation of more than $1 billion for the entertainment business in any potential share sale

Tata shelves plans for IPO of media unit after buying out Temasek
Updated On : 29 Aug 2024 | 10:35 PM IST

Dish needs wash: What does Tata Play tell us about DTH, cable TV's future?

Most operators point out that investing in last-mile access for broadband services makes sense in the top 1,000 cities, where the quality of the fibre is good

Dish needs wash: What does Tata Play tell us about DTH, cable TV's future?
Updated On : 07 Nov 2023 | 11:30 PM IST

DTH system operator Tata Play reports net loss of Rs 105.25 cr in FY23

Leading DTH system operator Tata Play has reported a net loss of Rs 105.25 crore for the fiscal ended March 2023, according to financial data accessed by the business intelligence platform Tofler. The company reported a net profit of Rs 68.6 crore in FY22, as per the data. Its revenue from operations slipped 5.1 per cent to Rs 4,499.19 crore from Rs 4,741.07 crore a year ago. Tata Play (earlier knowns as Tata Sky) is not a publicly listed entity. However, it has earlier this year received approval from the capital market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to raise funds through initial public offerings (IPOs). The total expenses of Tata Play stood at Rs 4,691.25 crore in 2022-23. The total income of Tata Play, a JV between Tata Group and Rupert Murdoch-owned 21st Century Fox, fell 5 per cent to Rs 4,529.97 crore. Its total liabilities declined to Rs 8,658.22 crore in FY23 from Rs 9,198.1 crore in FY22. Its borrowings in FY23 rose to 2,787.35 crores from Rs

DTH system operator Tata Play reports net loss of Rs 105.25 cr in FY23
Updated On : 17 Aug 2023 | 6:41 PM IST

Tata Play opens up its OTT aggregation platform to wider audience

Tata Play Binge will offer access to 27 national, regional, and international OTTs in 13 languages

Tata Play opens up its OTT aggregation platform to wider audience
Updated On : 26 Jun 2023 | 1:14 PM IST

Disney set to offload entire stake in Tata Play during IPO: Report

Disney's move comes at a time when it is focusing on its broadcast and streaming service businesses in India

Disney set to offload entire stake in Tata Play during IPO: Report
Updated On : 16 Dec 2022 | 10:29 AM IST

Tata Play becomes first firm to file confidential papers with Sebi for IPO

Offer document open to scrutiny only by regulator, exchanges; the Walt Disney Company-led firm eyeing a Rs 3,000-crore IPO

Tata Play becomes first firm to file confidential papers with Sebi for IPO
Updated On : 01 Dec 2022 | 10:50 PM IST

Immersion in the Tata 'black box'

Book review of Tata: The Global Corporation That Built Indian Capitalism

Immersion in the Tata 'black box'
Updated On : 18 Nov 2021 | 11:17 PM IST

Edtech giant Byju's appoints ex-Tata exec Mukut Deepak as Head of Business

Deepak, who was earlier Chief Business Development Officer at Tata Sky, will be responsible for expanding and leading the flagship business for the class 4 to 10 segment

Edtech giant Byju's appoints ex-Tata exec Mukut Deepak as Head of Business
Updated On : 19 Oct 2021 | 12:20 AM IST

20-year-long DTH licence to provide certainty to industry: Tata Sky

Tata Sky said the government's decision to grant licences to the operators for a longer 20 years would provide certainty to the industry

20-year-long DTH licence to provide certainty to industry: Tata Sky
Updated On : 23 Dec 2020 | 6:43 PM IST

Tata Sky's new installations return to pre- Covid lockdown levels: CEO

Leading direct-to-home operator TataSky has recaptured its pre-COVID-19 levels in terms of installation of new connections, a top company official has said. The company, which operates in both DTH as well as OTT segments through its bundling service Binge, said the TV viewing time has gone up after the lockdown. According to Tata Sky managing director and CEO Harit Nagpal, DTH and OTT are going to co-exist with both of them offering unique content. "Both have their own place as they serve mutually exclusive and unique content and one does not substitute the other," Nagpal told PTI. On being asked as to whether the average revenue per user from the DTH business would be impacted as consumption of OTT on large screen trough smart TV is on the rise, he said: "We have not seen one platform suffering at the cost of the other". "TV is a platform that is consumed by the whole family and there will always be someone in the household who will have something that he likes to watch on live T

Tata Sky's new installations return to pre- Covid lockdown levels: CEO
Updated On : 05 Oct 2020 | 3:01 PM IST

After OTTs, TV channels foray into direct-to-online movie market

Zee, Shemaroo among new entrants; response to Covid-19, say experts

After OTTs, TV channels foray into direct-to-online movie market
Updated On : 10 Sep 2020 | 11:42 PM IST

WhatsApp sharpens business pitch with efficient bouquet of services

With big brands testing out their business interface, the social messaging app seeks leverage for the vast cache of conversations on its platform

WhatsApp sharpens business pitch with efficient bouquet of services
Updated On : 19 May 2020 | 11:56 PM IST

Just 'don't' do it: Brands advertising the art of doing nothing

As the global becomes local under the wide spread of Covid-19, brands across the world beat their drum to a single note: stay in, stay safe

Just 'don't' do it: Brands advertising the art of doing nothing
Updated On : 07 Apr 2020 | 11:04 PM IST

We are fortunate because our goods and services are virtual: Tata Sky CEO

We are fortunate because our goods and services are virtual and we can be paid virtually., said CEO Nagpal

We are fortunate because our goods and services are virtual: Tata Sky CEO
Updated On : 04 Apr 2020 | 2:45 AM IST

The show must stream on: Media firms ensure connectivity in lockdown

As India overdoses on mass media, how are TV channels, DTH operators, streaming firms and others dealing with the challenges

The show must stream on: Media firms ensure connectivity in lockdown
Updated On : 02 Apr 2020 | 11:03 AM IST

Explained: Why Bharti Airtel's DTH merger with Dish TV makes sense

The merger with Dish TV provides Airtel substantial access to new homes.

Explained: Why Bharti Airtel's DTH merger with Dish TV makes sense
Updated On : 12 Dec 2019 | 9:55 PM IST

Tata Sky takes lead over Dish TV in DTH segment for June quarter

Total subscriber base for the DTH market in the June quarter stood at 68.92 mn versus 72.44 mn in the March quarter

Tata Sky takes lead over Dish TV in DTH segment for June quarter
Updated On : 10 Oct 2019 | 9:39 PM IST

Tata Sky Binge review: A slightly overpriced bridge between internet and TV

Binge app brings together content from OTT platforms and allows you to stream them on TV screens, but Rs 249 monthly subscription seems expensive, as it does not include Netflix and Prime Videos

Tata Sky Binge review: A slightly overpriced bridge between internet and TV
Updated On : 30 May 2019 | 10:48 AM IST

Tata Sky to stream Amazon, Hotstar, content from other apps at Rs 249/month

The service will initially offer digital content from, Hotstar, Sun NXT, Eros NOW, Hungama Play via a single subscription fee of Rs 249 a month

Tata Sky to stream Amazon, Hotstar, content from other apps at Rs 249/month
Updated On : 17 May 2019 | 1:41 AM IST