Kolkata: Television channel broadcasters have moved the Supreme Court to the Telecom settings authorities over India’s decision to increase the price of channels in Bouquets at RS 12 from December 1.
India and Digital Broadcasting Federation (IBDF) – Body broadcasters – have been placed before the APEX court a proposal involving Move most of their popular channels from packages and offer individually at a price of 30% -50% higher than the existing level.
The verdict is expected later this month.
If the IBDF proposal is accepted, the monthly cable TV subscription price can rise by around 50% from next month.
Some major broadcasers, including Star & Disney India, Sony Pictures Networks India, Zee Entertainment and Viacom 18, have made a new price list of their superior channels from bouquets and prices between Rs 15 and Rs 30.
Local cable operators are afraid of such increases Handle a cripple blow to the cable TV industry.
“Two years ago, channel prices rose around 40% and it caused a subscription decline in Kolkata.
This time, another 25% -30% increase has been proposed which, basically, will lead to a subscription fee of 50% -60% since 2019, “Tapash Das said, the Convention with all Bengal Cable TV and Broadband Operators’ Forum United.
According to proposals, large sports, entertainment, infotainment and film channels will now be valued between Rs 15 and Rs 30.