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Prasar Bharati Awards MPEG-4 Slots to Three Broadcasters in 102nd DD Free Dish Auction
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Storyboard•28-09-2026, 08:02
Prasar Bharati Awards MPEG-4 Slots to Three Broadcasters in 102nd DD Free Dish Auction
- •Prasar Bharati allotted three vacant MPEG-4 slots on the DD Free Dish platform through its 102nd e-auction.
- •The successful channels awarded slots for October 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, are News Leader, TV7 Bharat, and PTC Simran.
- •The e-auction followed the e-auction Methodology 2025, with eligibility restricted to satellite channels licensed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
- •Channels were categorized into five buckets (R1, R2, R3, G1, G2) based on genre and language, each with specific reserve prices and bid increments.
- •Broadcasters were required to provide clear documentation supporting their channel's genre and language classification, with content needing to predominantly match the declared category.
Key Questions Answered
The successful channels in the 102nd e-auction are News Leader, TV7 Bharat, and PTC Simran, which were awarded vacant MPEG-4 slots for the period from October 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
The allotted MPEG-4 slots on the DD Free Dish platform are valid for a six-month period running from October 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
The e-auction process was conducted in accordance with the e-auction Methodology 2025, which was notified by Prasar Bharati on January 3, 2025, and subsequently amended on January 9, 2025.
