Trai wants easing of FDI caps in broadcasting

Font Size

Print

Feedback

Email

Discuss

Related Articles

Communication min tries to pacify warring telecosGovt, RIM to sort out security fearsSamsung unveils Innov8 in IndiaBharti to get additional spectrum in Maharashtra

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has suggested that the foreign direct investment (FDI) policy in broadcasting be harmonised to ensure a level playing field for competing technologies in view of a convergence of broadcasting and communication technologies.

The regulator on Monday floated a consultation paper for reviewing the existing foreign investment limits in different segments of the broadcasting sector. “At present, the policy regarding foreign investment (FI) is not uniform across different segments of the broadcasting sector. In view of the divergence in FI limits for different segments, the need to undertake a review of the FI policy for the broadcasting sector has been highlighted,” Trai said in a statement.

The information and broadcasting ministry had sought Trai recommendations on foreign investment limits for various segments of broadcasting such as news and non-news broadcasters, teleport, DTH, satellite radio, headend-in-the-sky (HITS), cable operators and FM radio.