GTPL Hathway hits 1mn active broadband subscriber

GTPL Hathway Limited, India’s largest Digital Cable TV service provider and a leading Broadband service provider, announced robust financial results for Q3 FY24 ending December 31, 2023. Financial Highlights: Q3 FY24 revenue reached ₹8,607 million, marking a 9% Q-o-Q and 22% Y-o-Y growth. Subscription Revenue increased by 1% Q-o-Q and 17% Y-o-Y.

CNN-News18 IOTY Awards recognize outstanding achievements

In a glittering ceremony held in New Delhi on Wednesday, the 13th edition of the CNN-News18 Indian of the Year 2023 awards celebrated the exceptional contributions of remarkable individuals across seven categories, spanning Business, Entertainment, Sports, Youth Icon, Rising Sports Star, Social Change, and Climate Warriors.

Reliance, Hinduja Group firms in race to buy Siti Networks

Reliance Industries Ltd’s group company Hathway Digital and Hinduja Group’s IndusInd Media & Communications (IMCL) are two of the many companies in the race to try to snap up MSO Siti Networks, which is part of the Essel/Zee family, a newspaper report has stated.

TV9 Bangla spotlights Bengal’s business titans

TV9 Bangla, the premier Bengali news channel under the TV9 Network, hosted the esteemed ‘Brands of Bengal’ event at Hyatt Regency, recognizing and honoring exemplary businesses in various sectors. As per a press release, the event featured panel discussions, shedding light on challenges faced by the state’s business community and outlining future investment strategies.

Viacom18 appoints Farzin Najmi SVP Sports Tech

In a strategic move, Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd. has appointed Farzin Najmi as Senior Vice President, overseeing Sports Technology and Chief Technology Officer for Enterprise IT & Business Process Engineering. The decision signals a pivotal moment for the media and entertainment giant, as Najmi is set to lead critical aspects of Viacom18’s technological advancements, the company said in a press release.

Netflix ad tier surpasses 23 mn monthly active users: Report

Streaming giant Netflix is witnessing strong growth of its advertising-based plan, as the president of advertising, Amy Reinhard, said that the platform has recently crossed more than 23 million global monthly active users, the media reported. According to IANS, the new numbers come after Netflix about two months ago said that its ad-supported tier had over 15 million monthly active users globally.

South India Content Summit 2024 triumphs as innovation catalyst

Fourth Dimension Media Solutions, a leader in organizing impactful events, celebrated the success of the inaugural South India Content Summit 2024 held at The Lalit Ashok on January 9. The summit marked a pivotal moment in understanding the dynamic growth of the content creation industry in South India.

Global tech giants join forces for sustainable innovation summit 2024

The 25th edition of CABLE TV SHOW 2024 in Kolkata, inaugurated on January 9 at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan (Milan Mela), witnessed a significant turnout and drew attention from industry leaders, government officials, and stakeholders. Minister Sujit Bose from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services, Govt. of West Bengal, visited the event on January 10.

Child rights panel summons YouTube India official over indecent content

The apex child rights body NCPCR on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, summoned an official of YouTube next week over purported portrayal of potentially indecent acts involving mothers and sons on its platform. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has in a notice to the head of government and public policy of YouTube

Excitel, OTTplay launch comprehensive South India pack

Excitel, a home internet startup, has introduced the ‘Southern OTT Pack’ for modern entertainment enthusiasts in key southern cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mangalore, Guntur, Vijayawada, etc. In response to the surging global demand for high-speed internet, coupled with diverse entertainment choices, this plan offers speeds up to 400 Mbps