Paid DTH loses 7.5 million subscribers in a year

Oct 13, 2026

India’s paid DTH television subscriber base fell 13.4% year-on-year to 48.56 million in June 2026, while private FM radio advertising revenue declined 9.1% sequentially to Rs 376.16 crore, according to TRAI. The data point to continued pressure on traditional broadcasting even as IPTV and community radio continue to expand.

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