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Govt Directs BARC to Pause News Channel TRP Ratings for Four Weeks

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has instructed the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) to temporarily halt the publication of Television Rating Points (TRPs) for news channels for the next four weeks, or until further notice. In an order issued on March 6, the ministry stated that the move comes amid concerns over the coverage of the ongoing Israel–Iran conflict. It noted that certain news channels have been airing speculative and highly sensational content, which could potentially create unnecessary panic among viewers, especially those with family or friends in the affected regions. The ministry referred to Clause 24.2 of the Policy Guidelines for Television Rating Agencies in India, issued in 2014, which requires rating agencies to comply with directions issued by the government from time to time. Following this directive, BARC has been asked to suspend the public release of weekly TRP ratings for news television channels during the specified period in the interest of public welfare and responsible broadcasting. Source: Economic Times

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Zee cements dominance in Hindi movie broadcasting with 28.7% market share in Q2FY26

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) has achieved a three-year high in the Hindi movie broadcasting space, capturing a 28.7% market share in Q2FY26. The surge was powered by Zee Cinema, which reclaimed its position as the No. 1 Hindi movie channel in the 15+ HSM Urban category. The success was driven by blockbuster premieres such as Jaat, Game Changer, and Pushpa: The Rule Part 2—the latter emerging as the highest-rated movie premiere of FY26 to date. Zee’s Free-to-Air channels, Anmol Cinema and Zee Action, also led the charts in Q2FY26, each reaching over 116 million viewers across all genres in the 15+ HSM Urban market. Beyond Hindi, Zee sustained its leadership in regional movie clusters. In Maharashtra, Zee Talkies, Zee Yuva, and Zee Chitramandir together commanded nearly 50% market share, supported by the hit premiere of Phullwanti. In southern and eastern markets, Zee Thirai (Tamil), Zee Cinemalu (Telugu), and Zee Biskope (Bhojpuri) ranked among the top three regional movie channels. A company spokesperson attributed the strong performance to Zee’s robust content strategy, which blends fresh premieres, evergreen classics, and data-driven programming. With 22 movie channels across six languages, Zee’s movie network reached over 550 million viewers in September 2025 alone. The movie genre continues to attract major advertisers, given its massive scale and consistent ratings. Zee’s extensive movie library features timeless hits like Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Karan Arjun, and Bobby — with Hum Aapke Hain Koun alone garnering over 250 million viewers in the past five years. Source: Economic Times

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