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Content usage: Yash Raj effects new rate card
MUMBAI: Hindi film production and distribution powerhouse Yash Raj Films (YRF) has introduced new rates for the usage of its content. The new rate card became effective from 1 July.
The company, which over the years has cornered 60 per cent of the exhibitors, most of the top stars and music directors, and now most of the big producers as well, is sighting this as a way to increase its royalty revenue stream.
The new rate card cuts across all kinds of events and is split on the basis of televised and non-televised programmes. The new rate card covers the following event categories: live ground event (commercial), corporate in-house events/ non-commercial ground events (private), song based television programmes and television programmes / news channels.
With respect to television programmes/news channels, an audio clip of a song for three telecasts up to a minute duration would cost the channel Rs 5000. The charge doubles to Rs 10,000 when it comes to the usage of any song for more than a minute up to three minutes.
In case of a visual clip of a song, the channel will have to fork out Rs 10,000 for a one minute clip, which is permitted three airings. And the charge would double for one minute plus to three minutes. For a one scene clipping a price tag of Rs 15000 has been attached. This stands applicable for three airings and for a duration of three minutes.
For reality based music shows, the channel will have to shell out Rs 100,000 for using the YRF original sound recording for performance. This can be aired up to three telecasts. In the case of any rendition of a song/version by a participant, the channel will have to fork out Rs 75,000.
The client will have to pay Rs 20,000 for an audio/visual of a song in the background for three telecasts and for a length of not more than three minutes. If only the audio is been put to use as a background tool, the charge is Rs 10,000.
For any live ground event (commercial), as per the card, the performance of YRF original sound recording/medley for three telecast for a song will cost Rs 1,50,000 while Rs 1,00,000 for a non-televised purpose per song for a duration up to full song.
In case of rendition of song/version by a participant, which will be aired up to three telecast for a song will have to pay Rs 100000. In the same case, for a non-televised use for a song, the user will have to pay Rs 75000.
For any audio/visual usage of a song in the background, the user will have to pay Rs 20,000 per clip which can be aired thrice, while the same amount is applicable even for a non-televised purpose, which is not more than three minutes on per clip basis.
On the other hand, for any audio track, the user will have to pay Rs 10,000 for per clip, which is applicable in case of both televised as well as non-televised usage.
It is interesting to note that the company has spared the nomination clipping, which are largely screened for any award function.
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Rising Bharat Summit 2026 spotlights India’s global ascent
PM Modi keynotes two-day event with ministers, diplomats and icons in New Delhi.
MUMBAI: India didn’t just host a summit, it threw a coming-out party for a nation ready to own the global stage. The News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026, held on 27–28 February in New Delhi, emerged as a high-octane platform for ideas, vision and strategic dialogue, uniting national leadership, global policymakers, industry titans, defence strategists and cultural icons under the theme “Strength Within”.
Prime minister Narendra Modi set the tone with a keynote that framed India’s resurgence as a reclaiming of lost potential built over generations. “In previous industrial revolutions, India and the Global South were merely followers,” he said. “But in the era of Artificial Intelligence, India is a partner in decisions and shaping them.” He highlighted the country’s thriving AI startup ecosystem and the recent AI Impact Summit attended by over 100 nations.
Union minister Piyush Goyal (Commerce & Industry) stressed India’s readiness to scale exports and deepen manufacturing, while Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railways, I&B, Electronics & IT) positioned technology and infrastructure as twin engines of growth, especially in AI and digital trust. Jyotiraditya Scindia (Communications & North East Development) revealed India’s ambition to lead in 6G through the Bharat 6G Alliance and partnerships with over 30 countries.
Global voices added depth: former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo called India’s development “self-sustaining” and strategically vital; ex-UK Chief of Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter asserted India deserves a seat at the great powers’ table; and former US Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez joined ambassadors from Norway, Germany and Sweden in discussions on geopolitical realignment, sustainability and defence preparedness.
Other speakers included veteran investor Ramesh Damani, World Gold Council CEO David Tait, Vianai Systems founder Dr Vishal Sikka, DeepTech Bharat Foundation co-founder Shashi Shekhar Vempati, defence experts Rajesh Kumar Singh, Sunil Ambekar, Patrick McGee, Tom Cooper and Adrian Fontanellaz, plus cultural and sporting icons Kangana Ranaut, Saina Nehwal, PR Sreejesh, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mithali Raj, Anil Kapoor and Yami Gautam.
The summit was supported by Jio Financial Services (Presenting Partner), Phonepe and DS Group (Co-Presenting Partners), Pernod Ricard India and Kia Seltos (Powered By & Driven By), state governments of Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand (State Partners), and associate partners including NSE, M3M Foundation and Reliance Industries.
Broadcast live across News18 Network, CNBC-TV18 and CNBC Awaaz, the event reinforced India’s image as a confident democracy and emerging global power proving that when strength comes from within, the world can’t help but watch.
