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.
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
Broadcasting Content Standards Reinforced
BCCC continues to uphold quality and ethical standards across all general entertainment channels.