Dish TV unit launches arbitration to recover Rs. 130 crore from DCPlay Distribution

New Delhi: The legal battle is tuning in. Dish TV India Limited has informed the stock exchanges that its wholly owned subsidiary, Dish Infra Services Private Limited, has initiated arbitration proceedings against DCPlay Distribution Private Limited to recover Rs. 130 crore along with applicable interest.

The company disclosed the development in a regulatory filing under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The arbitration proceedings were initiated in Delhi on July 31, 2026.

According to the filing, Dish Infra Services had advanced funds to DCPlay Distribution for the procurement of used and refurbished set-top boxes (STBs), along with certain other services. The subsidiary alleged that DCPlay failed to comply with the agreed contractual terms despite repeated opportunities, prompting it to invoke arbitration for recovery of its dues.

The claim covers recovery or refund of Rs. 130 crore together with applicable interest. Dish TV stated that the financial impact on the company would depend on the final outcome of the arbitration proceedings and would be limited to the extent of the arbitral award.

The company added that there have been no further developments in the matter since the initiation of the proceedings. It also clarified that the case does not involve any litigation against key managerial personnel, promoters or persons in control, and there is currently no settlement between the parties.

The arbitration marks the latest step by Dish TV’s subsidiary to recover funds linked to its commercial dealings, with the dispute now set to be resolved through the arbitration process in Delhi.