News Broadcasting
Details of MRPs of pay channels declared by broadcasters
NEW DELHI: Details of Maximum Retail Prices of the pay channels declared by the Broadcasters for CAS notified areas in terms of clause 7 (ii) of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s Tariff Order dated 31.08.2006.
| Name of the Broadcaster Authorized Distributor |
Details of Information on Prices Received. (Rs per subscriber per month) | Remarks given by the Broadcasters while declaring the prices |
| Star India Pvt Ltd | i) Star Plus 5/-, ii) Star Movies 5/-,iii) Star World 5/-, iv) Star Gold 5/-, v) National Geographic Channel 5/-, vi) Vijay 5/-*, vii) Channel(V) 5/-, ix) History Channel 5/-, x) STAR one 5/-, xi) Toon Disney 5/-, x) The Disney Channel 5/-, xii) Hungama 5/-, xiii) NEO Sports 5/-, NEO Sports Plus 5/-. | The prices are being filed under protest and without prejudice to Star India Private Limited’s rights and contention raised in petitions filed by Star India Private Limited and / or any other parties on the issues. The channel Vijay, Toon Disney (Tamil) & The Disney channel (English) will however, be Free to Air in Chennai CAS areas. |
| Set Discovery Private Ltd | i)Animal Planet 5/-, ii)Animax 5/-, iii)AXN 5/-, iv)Discovery 5/-, v) Discovery Travel & Living 5/-,vi) MTV 5/-, vii)NDTV Profit 5/- viii)NDTV 24/7 -5/-,ix) Nick 5/-, x) SAB 5/-,xi) SET 5/-, xii) SET MAX 5/-,xiii) SET PIX 5/-,xiv) Ten Sports 5/- | The MRP shall be effective from 31.12.2006 and is subject to (i) implementation of CAS in the notified areas pursuant to MoI&B’s notification dated 31.07.2006. (ii) Orders that may b e made by the TDSAT in Appear No 10© of 2006 or in any proceedings pending or freshly initiated by the Broadcaster before any forum including the Delhi High Court interalia in relation to TRAI’s Interconnection Regulation dated 24.08.2006 & TRAI’s order dated 31.08.2006 and Cable Television Networks (Second Amendment ) Rules 2006 dated 31.07.2006. 2. Rates as indicated are applicable in all CAS notified areas including Chennai area where CAS is already in force except for NDTV 24X7 and NDTV profit which are FTA in the CAS notified areas of Chennai. |
| ESPN Software India Pvt Ltd | i) ESPN 5/-, ii)Star Sports 5 /-, | The prices are applicable only for the CAS environment and are subject to modification in accordance with applicable law, court order and/ or practice |
| Raj Television Network Ltd. |
i) RAJTV 5/-ii) RAJ DIGITAL PLUS 5/-,iii)VISSA TV 5/- Bouquet price for all the above three channels Rs.9/- | The channels will however be free to air in Chennai CAS area |
| B4U Television Network (India) Pvt. Ltd. |
B4U Movies Rs 5/per subscriber per month. |
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| SUN TV Limited | i)KTV 5/-, ii) Sun Music 5/-, iii)Sun News 5/-, iv)Adithya 5/-,v) Teja News 5/-, vi)Ushe TV 5/-, vii)Udaya News 5/-, viii) M/s Sun TV 5/- | The channels will however be free to air in Chennai CAS area |
| Udaya TV | i) Udaya TV 5/-, ii) M/s Udaya Movies 5/-,iii) M/s Udaya Varthegalu 5/-. | The channels will however be free to air in Chennai CAS area |
| Gemini TV Private Ltd., | i) Gemini TV 5/-, ii)Teja TV 5/- , iii) Gemini Music 5/-, iv) Gemini News 5/-, v) Gemini Cable Vision 5/- | The channels will however be free to air in Chennai CAS area |
| Ushodaya Enterprises Limited |
i) ETV 5/-, ii)ETV2 5/-, iii)ETV – Bangla 5/-, iv)ETV – Gujrati 5/-, v) ETV – Urdu 5/-, vi) ETV – Marathi 5/-, vii) ETV – Kannada 5/-, viii) ETV – Uttar Pradesh 5/-, ix) ETV – Madhya Pradesh 5/-, x) ETV – Rajasthan 5/-, xi) ETV – Bihar 5/-, ETV Oriya – 5/- | ETV Marathi will be Free to Air in Mumbai notified CAS Areas and ETV Bangla will be Free to Air in Kolkata notified CAS areas. |
| M/s BBC World | i) BBC world 5/- | M/s BBC reserve their rights under law on prices and also the right to change the price should the ceiling change. Will be only Free to Air channel in |
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
