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  • Research and Markets’ World DTH TV Update for 2015

    Research and Markets’ World DTH TV Update for 2015

    MUMBAI: What’s driving DTH subscriber growth globally? According to research firm, Research and Markets’ (R&M’s) latest report, World DTH Market End 2015, almost one third of pay TV satellite growth is a result of telecom companies making DTH offers.

    Telecoms players’ foray into extending their current portfolios along with strategy of selling bundles is the reason behind this..

    The market research outfit says that DTH television is growing in all regions, excepting in the US where it has gone down. Latin America has added the maximum DTH subs growing from 14 million in 2010 to 35 million in 2015 – a compounded annual growth rate of 20 per cent.

    Next to Latin America the other region growing fast is APAC at a CAGR of 17 per cent followed by Middle-East Africa (MEA) at a CAGR of 15 per cent. Europe has grown at a CAGR of 5 per cent for 2010-15.

    The author has tracked tracks TV subscribers quarterly based on technology type – Cable, DTT, IPTV and DTH. The report analyses the DTH pay TV subscribers globally and the share of telecom operators in the DTH space.

  • Assam revises entertainment tax on DTH & Cable TV

    Assam revises entertainment tax on DTH & Cable TV

    MUMBAI: Watching television is set to become very expensive in homes in Assam. Reason: the state government earlier this month revised entertainment tax that’s levied on DTH and cable TV services such as Airtel, Tata Sky, Videcond2h, Dish TV, Sun TV, Reliance Big DTH, Manthan, Sitcable among others.

    The Assam governor earlier this month issued a notification under which the rate of entertainment tax has been revised from Rs 25 per home to Rs 30 per subscriber for DTH services. That’s a 20 per cent jump in the tax rates.

    Another executive order was issued under which tax on cable TV services was revised from Rs 10 per subscriber to Rs 20 per residential subscriber. That’s a massive 100 per cent jump in tax tariffs.

    The Assam government has not touched the rate that hotels fork out per subscriber for both cable TV and DTH services. It has stayed constant at Rs 50 per subscriber.

    Will this extra burden turn viewers away from both cable & satellite TV and DTH? The jury is out, but most media watchers say that they don’t think it will have much of an impact.

  • Assam revises entertainment tax on DTH & Cable TV

    Assam revises entertainment tax on DTH & Cable TV

    MUMBAI: Watching television is set to become very expensive in homes in Assam. Reason: the state government earlier this month revised entertainment tax that’s levied on DTH and cable TV services such as Airtel, Tata Sky, Videcond2h, Dish TV, Sun TV, Reliance Big DTH, Manthan, Sitcable among others.

    The Assam governor earlier this month issued a notification under which the rate of entertainment tax has been revised from Rs 25 per home to Rs 30 per subscriber for DTH services. That’s a 20 per cent jump in the tax rates.

    Another executive order was issued under which tax on cable TV services was revised from Rs 10 per subscriber to Rs 20 per residential subscriber. That’s a massive 100 per cent jump in tax tariffs.

    The Assam government has not touched the rate that hotels fork out per subscriber for both cable TV and DTH services. It has stayed constant at Rs 50 per subscriber.

    Will this extra burden turn viewers away from both cable & satellite TV and DTH? The jury is out, but most media watchers say that they don’t think it will have much of an impact.

  • DishTV adds FYI TV18 on Channel No 472

    DishTV adds FYI TV18 on Channel No 472

    MUMBAI: DishTV has added new lifestyle channel FYI TV18 on its platform. The contemporary factual entertainment channel is now available to all DishTV subscribers having Super Family pack (North) and Jumbo Family pack (South) onwards.

    The channel is available for all DishTV and Zing subscribers on the channel No. 472.

    FYITV18 will primarily focus on India and mainly targeting age group between15-34 years. The channel is targeted towards dual viewing (male and female) and is available in English, Telugu, Tamil & Hindi languages.

    The content mainly focuses on Relationship, Taste and Space with a creative punchline of “Life se milofy.” The channel will have a very strong local production lineup with 6 locally produced Indian shows like ‘Real 2 States Couple’, ‘Rivals-in-law’ and ‘Small Budget Big Makeover.’ It will also have 60percent locally produced Indian content and the rest will be International content from the acclaimed library of A+E Networks.

    Speaking on the addition, DishTV CEO Arun Kumar Kapoor said, “DishTV has always taken the lead in enhancing the value proposition and believes in providing the maximum and the best in entertainment to its subscribers. Our endeavor is to increase affinity with our audiences by providing them the choice of content they would like to watch. With the development in times, India is growing rapidly wherein lifestyle and entertainment holds the utmost importance. FYI TV 18 is a perfect blend of powerful international programming brands with home grown content, highlighting the life of common people. With the addition of this channel DishTV offers maximum (19) channels from Lifestyle and Fashion genre.”

  • DishTV adds FYI TV18 on Channel No 472

    DishTV adds FYI TV18 on Channel No 472

    MUMBAI: DishTV has added new lifestyle channel FYI TV18 on its platform. The contemporary factual entertainment channel is now available to all DishTV subscribers having Super Family pack (North) and Jumbo Family pack (South) onwards.

    The channel is available for all DishTV and Zing subscribers on the channel No. 472.

    FYITV18 will primarily focus on India and mainly targeting age group between15-34 years. The channel is targeted towards dual viewing (male and female) and is available in English, Telugu, Tamil & Hindi languages.

    The content mainly focuses on Relationship, Taste and Space with a creative punchline of “Life se milofy.” The channel will have a very strong local production lineup with 6 locally produced Indian shows like ‘Real 2 States Couple’, ‘Rivals-in-law’ and ‘Small Budget Big Makeover.’ It will also have 60percent locally produced Indian content and the rest will be International content from the acclaimed library of A+E Networks.

    Speaking on the addition, DishTV CEO Arun Kumar Kapoor said, “DishTV has always taken the lead in enhancing the value proposition and believes in providing the maximum and the best in entertainment to its subscribers. Our endeavor is to increase affinity with our audiences by providing them the choice of content they would like to watch. With the development in times, India is growing rapidly wherein lifestyle and entertainment holds the utmost importance. FYI TV 18 is a perfect blend of powerful international programming brands with home grown content, highlighting the life of common people. With the addition of this channel DishTV offers maximum (19) channels from Lifestyle and Fashion genre.”

  • Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend to air on Colors on 10 July

    Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend to air on Colors on 10 July

    MUMBAI: The most awaited Bollywood extravaganza, Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend is all set to woo the viewers with its official television telecast. The evening of glitz and glamour brought together by Videocon and IIFA has raised the heat for its viewers with some mind blowing and scintillating performances. Hosts Shahid Kapoor and multi-talented Farhan Akhtar took the audience on a laughter riot with their everlasting wit and humor. From the glamorous stars that graced the green carpet to the crazy fans following for selfies, it truly was an affair to remember.

    In its 8-year long-standing relationship, Videocon and IIFA have been growing from strength to strength, delivering nothing but excellence. Right from their inception, both have striven to deliver the best to a larger spectrum of audience. Both believe in constant innovation, adding variety and evolving in the field of entertainment.

    Speaking on the occasion Videocon director Anirudh Dhoot, Director said, “It is an honor for us to present the IIFA Weekend for the 8th consecutive year. Videocon and IIFA share a bond that strengthens with each passing year. We look forward to adding many more years of togetherness and constant innovation, bringing in variety and evolving in the field of entertainment.”

    This year at IIFA Weekend, Videocon showcased its commitment to deliver the best of technologies. Familiarizing the audience to its latest offering, heartthrob Fawad Khan and Karan Johar introduced the audience to Videocon Aryabot. The first Satellite AC, Aryabot runs on a platform that enables the device to align itself to one’s usage patterns and preferences, surveillances home and office premises, talks out the commands to the AC, and keeps check on power consumption on its own, besides various other intelligent features like auto-trouble shooting and auto call logging to the nearest service center.

    Watch the action on Colors on 10 July, 18:00 hrs onwards.

    List of the IIFA Award Winners

    • Best Story- Juhi Chaturvedi from Piku
    • Best Performance in a Leading role (Male) Award – Ranveer Singh from Bajirao Mastani
    • Best Performance in a Leading Role (Female) Award – Deepika Padukone from Piku
    • Best Direction- Sanjay Leela Bhansali from Bajirao Mastani
    • Best Picture- Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Producers – Salman Khan, Rockline Venkatesh
    • Debut Male- Vicky Kaushal for Masaan
    • Debut Female- Bhoomi Pednekar for Dum Laga Ke Haisha
    • Best Lyric Writer: – Varun Grover for Dum laga Ke Haisha in the film Moh Moh Ke Dhaage
    • Best Female Playback Singer Award is Monali Thakur for Dum Laga Ke Haisha for the film Moh Moh Ke Dhaage
    • Best Male Playback Singer Award: is Papon for Moh Moh Ke Dhaage in the film Moh Moh Ke Dhaage
    • Best Music Direction- ‘Roy’ Meet Bros, Anjjan, Ankit Tiwari, Amaal Mallik
    • Best Cinematography: Sudeep Chatterjee for Bajirao Mastani
    • Best Screenplay: Kabir Khan, Parveez Shaikh, V. Vijayendra Prasad for Bajrangi Bhaijaan
    • Best Editing: A Sreekar Prasad for Talvar
    • Best Performance in a Comic Role Award: – Male Deepak Dobriyal from Tanu Weds Manu Returns
    • Best Performance in Negative role Award – Darshan Kumar for NH 10
    • IIFA Jodi of the Year- Athiya Shetty & Sooraj Pancholi
    • Best Performance in a Supporting role (Male) Award – Anil Kapoor from Dil Dhadakne Do
    • Best Performance in a Supporting role (Female) Award: – Priyanka Chopra from Bajirao Mastani
    • IIFA Woman of the Year- Priyanka Chopra

  • Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend to air on Colors on 10 July

    Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend to air on Colors on 10 July

    MUMBAI: The most awaited Bollywood extravaganza, Videocon d2h IIFA Weekend is all set to woo the viewers with its official television telecast. The evening of glitz and glamour brought together by Videocon and IIFA has raised the heat for its viewers with some mind blowing and scintillating performances. Hosts Shahid Kapoor and multi-talented Farhan Akhtar took the audience on a laughter riot with their everlasting wit and humor. From the glamorous stars that graced the green carpet to the crazy fans following for selfies, it truly was an affair to remember.

    In its 8-year long-standing relationship, Videocon and IIFA have been growing from strength to strength, delivering nothing but excellence. Right from their inception, both have striven to deliver the best to a larger spectrum of audience. Both believe in constant innovation, adding variety and evolving in the field of entertainment.

    Speaking on the occasion Videocon director Anirudh Dhoot, Director said, “It is an honor for us to present the IIFA Weekend for the 8th consecutive year. Videocon and IIFA share a bond that strengthens with each passing year. We look forward to adding many more years of togetherness and constant innovation, bringing in variety and evolving in the field of entertainment.”

    This year at IIFA Weekend, Videocon showcased its commitment to deliver the best of technologies. Familiarizing the audience to its latest offering, heartthrob Fawad Khan and Karan Johar introduced the audience to Videocon Aryabot. The first Satellite AC, Aryabot runs on a platform that enables the device to align itself to one’s usage patterns and preferences, surveillances home and office premises, talks out the commands to the AC, and keeps check on power consumption on its own, besides various other intelligent features like auto-trouble shooting and auto call logging to the nearest service center.

    Watch the action on Colors on 10 July, 18:00 hrs onwards.

    List of the IIFA Award Winners

    • Best Story- Juhi Chaturvedi from Piku
    • Best Performance in a Leading role (Male) Award – Ranveer Singh from Bajirao Mastani
    • Best Performance in a Leading Role (Female) Award – Deepika Padukone from Piku
    • Best Direction- Sanjay Leela Bhansali from Bajirao Mastani
    • Best Picture- Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Producers – Salman Khan, Rockline Venkatesh
    • Debut Male- Vicky Kaushal for Masaan
    • Debut Female- Bhoomi Pednekar for Dum Laga Ke Haisha
    • Best Lyric Writer: – Varun Grover for Dum laga Ke Haisha in the film Moh Moh Ke Dhaage
    • Best Female Playback Singer Award is Monali Thakur for Dum Laga Ke Haisha for the film Moh Moh Ke Dhaage
    • Best Male Playback Singer Award: is Papon for Moh Moh Ke Dhaage in the film Moh Moh Ke Dhaage
    • Best Music Direction- ‘Roy’ Meet Bros, Anjjan, Ankit Tiwari, Amaal Mallik
    • Best Cinematography: Sudeep Chatterjee for Bajirao Mastani
    • Best Screenplay: Kabir Khan, Parveez Shaikh, V. Vijayendra Prasad for Bajrangi Bhaijaan
    • Best Editing: A Sreekar Prasad for Talvar
    • Best Performance in a Comic Role Award: – Male Deepak Dobriyal from Tanu Weds Manu Returns
    • Best Performance in Negative role Award – Darshan Kumar for NH 10
    • IIFA Jodi of the Year- Athiya Shetty & Sooraj Pancholi
    • Best Performance in a Supporting role (Male) Award – Anil Kapoor from Dil Dhadakne Do
    • Best Performance in a Supporting role (Female) Award: – Priyanka Chopra from Bajirao Mastani
    • IIFA Woman of the Year- Priyanka Chopra

  • Dish TV terms Videocon d2h acquisition plans speculative

    Dish TV terms Videocon d2h acquisition plans speculative

    MUMBAI: Leading Indian DTH operator, DishTV, has rubbished news reports that it was acquiring or it is in talks to acquire India’s fastest growing DTH operator Videocon d2H. It has issued a press statement and a release to the Bombay stock exchange which says: “This is in reference to the news relating to the proposed acquisition of Videocon D2H by Dish TV appearing in certain sections of media. The news is speculative in nature and as a Policy, Dish TV does not comment on market speculations and rumours.”

    An article on moneycontrol.com, owned by the Network18 group, had stated that Dish TV India was in the running to take over Videocon d2H. According to moneycontrol, the latter had put up a bid price which valued itself at around $1 billion. Dish TV’s offer price was lower, and it was trying to bring d2H’s bid down. Said the report: “The two companies are negotiating on valuations close to $ 1 billion. This is because Videocon’s ask price is currently higher than what Dish TV has offered. Nasdaq-listed Videocon d2H has a market capitalisation of of USD 855 million and has a net debt of Rs 1600 crore. The losses that the company had last fiscal year stood at Rs 92.2 crore.”

    The article had further claimed that: “Even the lenders have suggested that sale of Videocon d2H to Dish TV is likely.”

    This had been supported by other news reports which had explained that lenders – banks and financial institutions – to the Vengopal Dhoot promoted Videocon group were allegedly forcing it to offload assets as it is too heavily leveraged. The reports had stated that the much diversified group which began in electronics but today was involved in oil and gas had taken on a debt pile that it was finding difficult to service. Hence, it was exploring several options to pare its loans by finding buyers for assets like its oil and gas operations or its direct to home television businesses, the reports had claimed.

    But with DishTV pooh-poohing that it was amongst the suitors for Videocon d2H, at least speculation about one of the alleged transactions has been put to rest.

  • Dish TV terms Videocon d2h acquisition plans speculative

    Dish TV terms Videocon d2h acquisition plans speculative

    MUMBAI: Leading Indian DTH operator, DishTV, has rubbished news reports that it was acquiring or it is in talks to acquire India’s fastest growing DTH operator Videocon d2H. It has issued a press statement and a release to the Bombay stock exchange which says: “This is in reference to the news relating to the proposed acquisition of Videocon D2H by Dish TV appearing in certain sections of media. The news is speculative in nature and as a Policy, Dish TV does not comment on market speculations and rumours.”

    An article on moneycontrol.com, owned by the Network18 group, had stated that Dish TV India was in the running to take over Videocon d2H. According to moneycontrol, the latter had put up a bid price which valued itself at around $1 billion. Dish TV’s offer price was lower, and it was trying to bring d2H’s bid down. Said the report: “The two companies are negotiating on valuations close to $ 1 billion. This is because Videocon’s ask price is currently higher than what Dish TV has offered. Nasdaq-listed Videocon d2H has a market capitalisation of of USD 855 million and has a net debt of Rs 1600 crore. The losses that the company had last fiscal year stood at Rs 92.2 crore.”

    The article had further claimed that: “Even the lenders have suggested that sale of Videocon d2H to Dish TV is likely.”

    This had been supported by other news reports which had explained that lenders – banks and financial institutions – to the Vengopal Dhoot promoted Videocon group were allegedly forcing it to offload assets as it is too heavily leveraged. The reports had stated that the much diversified group which began in electronics but today was involved in oil and gas had taken on a debt pile that it was finding difficult to service. Hence, it was exploring several options to pare its loans by finding buyers for assets like its oil and gas operations or its direct to home television businesses, the reports had claimed.

    But with DishTV pooh-poohing that it was amongst the suitors for Videocon d2H, at least speculation about one of the alleged transactions has been put to rest.

  • Videocon d2h introduces Smart Cooking in association with Hungama

    Videocon d2h introduces Smart Cooking in association with Hungama

    MUMBAI: Videocon d2h is launching a new active service- Smart Cooking in a tie up with Hungama. Smart Cooking will have classic and innovative recipes catering to meals and snacks. The recipes will have vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes as well. The Chef Special section is powered by celebrity chef Ranveer Brar and the other sections would see handpicked recipes across. The service launched in partnership with Hungama, is priced at Rs. 45 per month. Under Smart Cooking, India’s best known and most enjoyed culinary dishes, desserts and the signature spicy curries etc will be on display.

    Videocon d2h executive chairman Saurabh Dhoot said, “With the launch of Smart Cooking, we are strengthening our proposition of being more than a provider of TV Channels. This new Smart service reaffirms our commitment of growth through innovation by providing unique content not available elsewhere. With this launch we strengthen our Smart TV content we will continue to grow and differentiate in this area in coming months”

    Videocon d2h CEO Anil Khera said, “This Smart Cooking application being launched in partnership with Hungama is a result of our deep understanding of the preferences and needs of our consumer. This rich media interface and depth of the content in Smart Cooking is designed to appeal to diverse segments from homemakers in cities to women in villages”.

    Hungama.com CEO Siddhartha Roy too added, “Culinary experiences are a vital part of Indian preferences and is the seed of our foray into developing and packaging cookery based content. We are very excited to partner with Videocond2h to deliver this service after delighting our users with entertainment content like movies, music and much more.”

    The other active services by Videocon d2h include d2h Hollywood HD, d2h music, d2h spice, d2h cinema in both Standard Definition and HD, etc.