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CETMA for 10 per cent duty on STBs
MUMBAI: The Consumer Electronics Traders and Manufacturers Association wants basic customs duty on set top boxes to stay at 10 per cent which will prevent fly by night operators to enter and affect the Indian manufacturing industry.
CETMA has also asked for zero per cent excise duty on finished goods and components like RF modulators and the Network Interface Module. This will lower upfront costs for the operators and hence subscribers, enable quicker penetration in metros and non metros and faster implementation, earn more revenue for the government from service charges and service taxes.
CETMA would also like sales tax to be at four per cent, preventing fly by night operators and grey market from affecting legitimate sales of the Indian manufacturer. The association also wants a lead time of 90 days from the date of commercially clear purchase order for the delivery of the STBs.
The implementation committee, says CETMA, should comprise of all relevant and affected parties, like CETMA, broadcasters, MSOs, cable ops, government and consumer interest groups. As regards BIS compliance for the STBs, CETMA says self regulation by manufacturers is suggested by putting a sticker mentioning ‘BIS compliant’. BIS could then randomly pick up and test STBs deployed, says CETMA.
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CNBC India unveils new logo, rolls out refreshed identity across network
Debuted at IBLA, the redesign signals a sharper, digital-first future
MUMBAI: CNBC has unveiled a refreshed brand identity across its India network, introducing a new logo and visual system that reflects a more modern, digital-first direction.
The rebrand was officially revealed at the India Business Leader Awards held in Mumbai on March 14, marking the first public showcase of the updated design at one of the network’s most prominent platforms.
The overhaul is among the most visible brand updates for CNBC in recent years, aimed at aligning its look and feel with evolving audience habits and a growing multi-platform presence.
At the centre of the refresh is a redesigned logo that moves away from the network’s long-standing multi-coloured peacock motif, opting instead for a cleaner and more minimalist aesthetic. A key visual cue is a blue upward-pointing arrow embedded within the letter ‘N’, symbolising forward momentum, growth and a focus on the future.
The new identity is being rolled out across the entire CNBC cluster in India, including CNBC-TV18, CNBC-TV18 Prime, CNBCTV18.com, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar. The move brings a more cohesive and contemporary design language across television and digital platforms alike.
The rollout began on March 30, with the network aiming to create a unified viewer experience regardless of how audiences access its content, be it on broadcast, online or connected devices.
With this refresh, CNBC is signalling its next phase of growth in India, blending legacy credibility with a sharper, forward-looking identity designed for an increasingly digital news ecosystem.
