Budget 2026: Cut GST to make TV, OTT affordable: Indian Broadcasting & Digital Foundation President Kevin Vaz

IBDF and IDMIF urged Centre to cut GST on TV and digital subscriptions to 5% from 18%, improving affordability, adoption,

AI must expand creativity while preserving trust and value for creators, says IB Additional Secretary Prabhat

Artificial intelligence should be deployed in a way that expands creative expression while preserving trust...

Ahead of Budget 2026, M&E industry flags GST, TDS, ITC roadblocks; seeks structural tax reforms

Ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27, the Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF)...

Avinash Pandey Appointed as Secretary General of Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation

Media veteran takes charge to drive IBDF's vision for industry growth and regulatory advocacy.

Evolution of Television through Digital Capabilities of Linear TV and digital convergence

Linear TV and digital convergence creating new opportunities for content creators and broadcasters.

IBDF & IDMIF pitches Budget 2026 tax reset; seeks 5% GST on TV, OTT subscriptions

Flags liquidity stress in linear TV, seeks LTU-like GST mechanism, and pushes direct-tax fixes on mergers, transponder hire disputes, refunds
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