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Ficci to prepare draft paper on content regulation
NEW DELHI: The government today showed that it was serious about content regulation when it discussed norms framed by the UK regulator with representatives from the media and entertainment industry and consumer and women’s groups.
At a meeting of a content committee, set up by the government under the chairmanship of the information and broadcasting secretary, various issues were discussed, including whether self regulation is the best option where offensive fare is concerned.
According to information available, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci), has agreed to prepare a draft paper on various issues and the regulatory mechanism that could be resorted to, which will be circulated amongst the 30-odd committee members for a consensus.
Ficci, according to government sources, has said that it will prepare the draft paper on behalf of the industry and will take into account various content regulatory mechanism in force in countries like the US, the UK, Australia and Singapore.
However, the fact that the Indian government had circulated regulatory mechanism from Ofcom, the British media watchdog, indicates that the I&B ministry is in favour of borrowing liberally from it.
This panel has been set up to examine and recommend ways to have a foolproof method for content regulation on TV, Internet and in films. The terms of reference also includes tackling issues like music piracy and curbing surrogate advertising by alcohol and cigarette companies.
Today’s meeting was attended by representatives from organisations like Ficci, advertising industry bodies and consumer and women’s groups.
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Business Today MindRush returns to Mumbai, spotlight on India’s edge in a fractured world
Policymakers and corporate heavyweights gather to map supply chains, energy security and markets
MUMBAI: As fault lines widen across global trade and geopolitics, Business Today is doubling down on India’s moment. The 14th edition of Business Today MindRush & Best CEOs Awards lands in Mumbai on March 28, pitching India’s strategic edge at the centre of a fragmenting world.
The day-long summit, presented by PwC, will bring together a tight mix of policymakers, industry leaders and market voices to decode shifting supply chains, maritime strategy, defence priorities, energy security and capital markets—sectors now deeply entangled with geopolitics.
M Nagaraju, secretary, department of financial services, ministry of finance, will headline the event, setting the tone for discussions that aim to track how India is repositioning itself amid disrupted trade routes and volatile energy dynamics.
The speaker slate reads like a cross-section of India Inc’s command centre. Krishna Swaminathan will zero in on sea lanes and supply chains, while Prashant Ruia is set to push the case for self-reliance in oil and gas. Ashish Chauhan will weigh in on capital markets at a pivotal juncture, as a panel featuring Vibha Padalkar, Sanjiv Mehta, Amish Mehta and Sanjeev Krishan debates navigating economic uncertainty.
Leadership under pressure will be another running theme. Madhavkrishna Singhania, Sharvil Patel, Karan Bhagat and Anurag Choudhary will unpack how businesses are steering through disruption. Arun Alagappan will turn the spotlight on fertilisers, Arundhati Bhattacharya will reflect on leadership transitions, while Anish Shah and S Vellayan will outline blueprints for building future-ready conglomerates.
The event will close with Aroon Purie setting the broader editorial lens, before the Best CEOs Awards recognise standout corporate leadership across sectors.
At a time when the global order looks increasingly splintered, MindRush 2026 is positioning itself as more than a conference—it is a signal that India intends not just to navigate the churn, but to shape it.
