Rajya Sabha told e-auctions brought 18 successful bidders, including nine new entrants, across 234 cities
100th auction offers vacant slots till March 31, 2027; top reserve price at Rs 11.22 crore
It demonstrates broadcasters' continued interest in the platform's extensive rural reach.
Invitation to select agency for conducting e-auction of private FM channels in FM Radio Phase-III
The bidding process will be tentatively held on 17 August.