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  • NTO 2.0: Sun TV Network publishes new RIO

    NTO 2.0: Sun TV Network publishes new RIO

    Mumbai: Sun TV Network has filed its reference interconnection offer (RIO) issued under telecommunications (broadcasting and cable) services interconnection (addressable systems) regulations, 2017 for all distribution platforms. The new RIO will be effective from 6 December onwards. 

    The tariffs for TV channels mentioned in the RIO adhere to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) new tariff order (NTO) 2.0.

    The network operates 23 pay-TV standard definition channels, eight high definition pay channels, and two free to air channels. It is also offering 21 bouquets. Tamil general entertainment channel (GEC) Sun TV, Telugu GEC Gemini TV, and Kannada GEC Udaya TV tariffs are greater than Rs 12.

    As per the new tariff regime 2.0 order, Trai has mandated that a channel’s MRP must not exceed Rs 12 for it to be included in any bouquet.

    The implementation of the new tariff order 2.0 is on hold as broadcasters under the aegis of the Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) have challenged the Trai order in the Supreme Court. The final hearing on the matter is scheduled for 30 November.

  • Sun TV maintains lead in week 41: Barc

    Sun TV maintains lead in week 41: Barc

    Mumbai: Maintaining last week’s lead at the top position, Sun TV bagged 2844.7 AMA in week 41 (between 9-15 October) according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (Barc) data. Star Plus stood second with 2506.37 (‘000s) AMA, while Star Maa finished third at 2348.62 (‘000s).

    Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Vijay, Star Utsav, Colors, Sony SAB, Zee Kannada, and Zee Telugu grabbed the remaining slots.

    With weekly AMAs of 512.65, Sun TV led the mega cities. Star Vijay, Star Plus, Colors, and Star Sports 1 Hindi followed.

    The south market was also dominated by the Tamil major at 2837.61 AMA. Star Maa, Star Vijay, Zee Kannada, Zee Telugu were at number two to five, respectively.

    Among the regional markets, Star Pravah was the most viewed channel in Maharashtra/Goa with 1347.61 (‘000s), Star Jalsha (1004.82) in West Bengal, Tarang in Odisha (446.41), Zee Kannada (1540.89) in Karnataka, and Star Utsav in Rajasthan ((224.04) and UP/Uttarakhand (338.4).

  • Sun TV regains top spot in week 40: Barc

    Sun TV regains top spot in week 40: Barc

    Mumbai: Garnering weekly AMAs of 2844.59 (‘000s), Sun TV emerged as the most viewed channel in Broadcast Audience Research Council (Barc) week 40 (2 to 8 October 2021). The Tamil GEC replaced Star Plus which had been ruling the position for the past two weeks. Star Plus slipped to the second spot with 2788.88 AMA.

    Star Sports 1 Hindi maintained its hold on the third spot with 2609.43 (‘000s) AMA. Star Maa, Star Vijay, Star Utsav, Colors, Sony SAB, Zee Telugu, and Zee TV followed in that order.

    The mega cities were also led by Sun TV at 493.9 AMA. Star Plus, Colors, Star Vijay, and Star Sports 1 Hindi grabbed the remaining four positions.

    With 2838.2 (‘000s), Sun TV was the leader in the South market as well. Star Maa, Star Vijay, Zee Telugu, and Zee Kannada were at the second to fifth spots.

    Among the regional markets, Maharashtra/Goa was dominated by Star Pravah with 1263.24 AMA. Zee Bangla was the top performer (1085.45) in West Bengal, Tarang (415.14) in Odisha, Zee Kannada (1401.55) in Karnataka, and Star Utsav (206.81) in Rajasthan.

    Clocking 291.14 (‘000s) AMA, Dangal made a surprise entry at the top position in UP/Uttarakhand, replacing long-time leader Zee Anmol which slipped to the third spot making way for Star Utsav as the second most viewed channel.

  • Sun TV regains top spot in week 37: Barc

    Sun TV regains top spot in week 37: Barc

    Mumbai: Sun TV has regained the top position in week 37 replacing Star Maa which was the most viewed channel last week, according to Barc data. The Tamil GEC clocked 2722.56 weekly AMAs in week 37 (11 September to 17 September). The figure for week 36 when it was at the third position stood at 2789.9 AMA, clearly indicating a significant drop on overall viewership.

    Star Maa, on the other hand, dropped to the third position below Star plus. The two channels recorded weekly AMAs of 2568.47 (‘000s) and 2719.62 (‘000s) respectively.

    The top-ten list for week 37 was dominated by six regional GECs in all. Star Vijay (Tamil) was at the sixth spot, Zee Telugu and Zee Kannada at eighth and ninth, and Star Pravah (Marathi) which has been leading the Maharashtra/Goa market was the new entrant in the All-India list at the last position.

    Colors, Star Utsav and Sony SAB grabbed the fourth, fifth and seventh spot.

    Sun TV was the top performer in the mega cities as well as the South market with 464.77 (‘000s) and 2714.62 (‘000s) AMAs. Star Plus, Colors, Star Vijay and Sony SAB clinched the remaining posts in the mega cities. Star Maa, Star Vijay, Zee Kannada and Zee Telugu were at the second to fifth position in South region.

    In Maharashtra/Goa, Star Pravah led the tally with 1519.22 AMAs. At 1101.57 AMA Star Jalsha was the most viewed channel in West Bengal, Tarang (429.76) in Odisha, Zee Kannada (1526.03) in Karnataka, Star Utsav (237.3) in Rajasthan and Zee Anmol (343.91) in UP/Uttarakhand.

  • Star Maa topples Sun TV in week 36: BARC

    Star Maa topples Sun TV in week 36: BARC

    Mumbai: Star Maa, the Telugu GEC from Star Network has toppled Tamil GEC Sun TV to emerge as the top channel in the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India list for week 36 (4-10 September).

    The channel recorded weekly AMAs of 2838.83 as against 2494.98 AMAs in week 35 when it was at the third spot. Hindi GEC Star Plus found itself at the second position with 2817.67 (‘000s) AMA, followed by Sun TV which finished third with 2789.9 AMA.

    The last few weeks have witnessed a tough competition between Sun TV and Star Plus, slugging it out for the top spot in the BARC list of most-viewed channels. Colors, Star Vijay, Star Utsav, Sony SAB, Zee Telugu, Sony Pal, and Zee Kannada grabbed the remaining positions.

    However, in the megacities, Sun TV was able to retain its top position with 510.04 AMA. Star Plus, Colors, Star Vijay, and Sony SAB followed in that order.

    The South market maintained last week’s status with Sun TV leading at 2784.92 AMA. It was followed by Star Maa, Star Vijay, Zee Telugu, and Zee Kannada.

    In Maharashtra/Goa, audiences showed a clear preference for Star Pravah as the channel registered weekly AMAs of 1434.7 (‘000s). With 1068.12 AMA, Star Jalsha led the Bengal market. Tarang, at 417.1 AMA was the most viewed channel in Odisha, Zee Kannada (1470.42) in Karnataka, Star Utsav (256.75) in Rajasthan, and Zee Anmol (361.09) in UP/Uttarakhand.

  • Sun TV tops the charts in week 35: BARC

    Sun TV tops the charts in week 35: BARC

    Mumbai: Tamil GEC Sun TV continues to dominat the list of top ten most viewed channels in week 35 with 2785.23 AMA, according to the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India. Gaining hold on the second and third positions were Star Plus and Star Maa (Telugu) with weekly AMAs of 2708.94 and 2494.98 respectively, between 28 August and 3 September.

    Sony SAB, Colors, Star Vijay (Tamil), Star Utsav, Zee Telugu, Zee TV, and Zee Kannada followed in that order.

    In the mega cities, Sun TV dominated the charts again, recording a weekly AMA of 472.08 (000s). Star Plus, Colors, Star Vijay, and Sony SAB grabbed the remaining four spots.

    The South market too was led by Sun TV at 2779.3 AMA. It was followed by Star Maa, Star Vijay, Zee Telugu, and Zee Kannada.

    Star Pravah led the Maharashtra/Goa market with 1457.01AMA. At 1156.05, Star Jalsha was the most viewed channel in West Bengal, Tarang in Odisha (452.8), Zee Kannada in Karnataka (1495.16), Star Utsav in Rajasthan (231.84), and Zee Anmol (330.45) in Uttar Pradesh/Uttarakhand.

  • BARC Week 27 : STAR Plus and Sun TV slug it out for top slot

    BARC Week 27 : STAR Plus and Sun TV slug it out for top slot

    New Delhi: The Broadcast Council of India (BARC)’s week 27 viewership chart witnessed a close contest between STAR Plus and Sun TV, with the former emerging on top yet again in the All-India ratings.

    STAR Plus recorded a weekly average minute audience (AMA) of 2991.78, slightly ahead of south major Sun TV which clocked an AMA of 2708.41. The two channels were followed by STAR MAA, STAR Utsav and SONY SAB in that order for week 27 (3 July to 9 July).

    Colors found itself on the sixth spot with an AMA of 1990.56, followed by STAR Vijay, Colors Rishtey, Zee Telugu and Sony Pal. The list was yet again dominated by STAR India network. (Data: All India 2+)

    However, Colors performed much better in the mega cities especially Delhi where it clinched the top slot. Overall, STAR Plus led the viewership chart across mega cities, followed by Colors, Sun TV, SONY SAB and STAR Vijay. (Source: Mega Cities 2+)

    In the southern market, Sun TV continued to dominate the viewership ratings with an AMA of 2702.35, followed by STAR Maa, STAR Vijay, Zee Telugu and Zee Kannada.

    The scenario was slightly different in the regional markets. While STAR Pravah and Zee Marathi topped the list in Maharashtra/Goa, Zee Bangla remained most viewed in West Bengal, Zee Kannada in Karnataka, and STAR Utsav in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and Tarang in Odisha.

  • Star India Network continues to rule the airwaves

    Star India Network continues to rule the airwaves

    New Delhi: Hindi General Entertainment Channel STAR Plus continues to reign Television rating week after week, riding high on the popularity of its primetime shows. According to Broadcasting Audience Research Council (BARC)’s latest data for week 25, STAR Plus has toppled Sun TV to secure its place as the most viewed channel across the country for the second consecutive week.

    According to the TV rating agency, STAR Plus recorded the Average Minute Audience (AMA) of 2961.93 in the week starting from 19 June to 25 June, with Sun TV trailing at AMA of 2689.83. AMA is indicative of the viewership of a channel and reflects the number of individuals of a target audience who viewed an ‘Event’ averaged across minutes.

    Sun TV is followed by STAR Maa, SONY SAB, STAR Utsav, Colors, Zee Telugu, Colors Rishtey, Sony Pal, and STAR Vijay in the BARC’s list of top ten channels across the country during week 25 (Data: All India 2+). Four Star India network channels figured in the top ten channel list.

    STAR Plus has dethroned Sun TV as the most viewed channel in the megacities. According to the data, Sun TV topped the viewership chart across megacities during week 23 and week 24, until it was toppled by STAR Plus in week 25 with an AMU of 475.68, with Sun TV at 470.59 (Data: Mega-Cities 2+)

    STAR Plus’ show Anupamaa helmed by actors Rupali Ganguly and Sudhanshu Pandey has remained an audience favourite ever since it was launched, along with Imlie.

    BARC has recently updated the way it doles out data in the public domain. Apart from the national viewership ratings, now it also provides weekly viewership data based on states and union territories.

    As the second wave of the pandemic recedes, Star India Network has managed to keep its viewers engaged, across most geographies, except South India, where Sun TV seems to be the dominant channel. The data for the last three weeks shows Sun TV remains on top in South India (Data: South 2+), as well as in Tamil Nadu/Pondicherry. In Karnataka, Zee Kannada rules the viewership charts, while Zee Sarthak leads in Odisha.

     

    However, elsewhere Star Network/Asianet channels seem to be amongst the most-watched channels. This includes Andhra Pradesh/Telangana, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam/Northeast, Delhi, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra/Goa, Madhya Pradesh/Chhattisgarh, Punjab/Chandigarh where Star Network channels continue to strike a chord with the viewers.

    In West Bengal, STAR Jalsha continues to emerge at the top of the table in June, followed by Zee Bangla, with Jalsha movies trailing far behind. (Data: West Bengal 2+). 

  • Sun TV clocks net profit growth of 11 %

    New Delhi: Television broadcast major Sun TV Network Ltd on Friday said it closed last fiscal with 11 per cent growth net profit of about Rs 1,520.41 crore on reduced revenue.

    The company recorded a net profit of about Rs 1,520.41 crore last fiscal up from a net profit of about Rs 1,371.83 crore  in FY20.

    While the advertisement revenue dropped for the year, the network recorded significant gain on subscriptions. According to the company, the total advertising revenue for the year stood at Rs 994.03 crore, compared to Rs 1336.01 crore in the previous year ended 31 March 2020.

    However, the subscription revenues for the year were up about 10 per cent and stood at about Rs 1,721.48 crore, as against about Rs 1,562.23 crore for the previous year ended 31 March, 2020.

    According to the company, the total revenue was about Rs 3,388.03 crore last year, down from Rs 3,653.35 crore earned in FY20.

  • Covid relief: Sunrisers Hyderabad donates Rs 30 crore

    Covid relief: Sunrisers Hyderabad donates Rs 30 crore

    KERALA: Sun TV Network, owners of IPL team Sunrisers Hyderabad, has donated Rs 30 crore towards India’s Covid2019 relief efforts. The amount donated by Sun TV will be used to undertake Covid relief works carried out by the central and state governments along with various other non-profits. 

    “Sun TV Network is donating a sum of Rs 30 crore to provide relief to those affected by the second wave of the Covid pandemic. This will be spent on several initiatives currently underway at various states of India including the following: 1. Donations to the various programmes initiated by the government of India and state governments. 2. Partnering with NGOs that are providing oxygen cylinders, medicines, etc,” said Sunrisers Hyderabad. 

    The former IPL champions also added that Sun TV will leverage its resources and media assets to spread greater awareness among millions of its television viewing audiences. 

    Meanwhile, Honda India Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of all Honda group companies in India, has also pledged to donate Rs 6.5 crore to the country’s Covid relief efforts. 

    As a part of this, Honda India Foundation will also set up Covid care isolation centers and oxygen production plants in the country. The company revealed that the temporary Covid isolation centers will start functioning from next week. According to reports, Honda India Foundation is closely working with states like Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Haryana to set up oxygen plants.

    After reporting more than 4,00,000 fresh Covid cases for three consecutive days, India witnessed a slight dip in positive cases on May 9. On Sunday, the country reported over 3,60,000 fresh cases and 3,748 Covid-related deaths.