Radio

TV Today Network said the turnover of its radio business in FY 2023-2024 stood at Rs 16.18 crore, which was 1.7% of the total turnover of the company

RJ Rohini pays a tribute to the late Ameen Sayani

The radio jockey recalls the radio presenter’s pathbreaking legacy. Sayani passed away at the age of 91 on February 21, 2024.

Radio icon Ameen Sayani’s legacy in boosting Hindi film songs will remain unmatched

The grand old man of radio passed away at the age of 91 but his legacy and contribution to Indian broadcasting will never be forgotten.

Ameen Sayani, radio icon best known for 'Binaca Geetmala', dies at 91

Iconic radio host Ameen Sayani died on Tuesday of a heart attack. He was 91. Sayani is best remembered for his hugely popular radio show 'Geetmala', which ran for over four decades.

Indian cricket on radio through the years

There's something comforting about listening to cricket commentary on the radio. Even today, during travel, if the internet signal isn't strong or while driving, the FM radio, younger sibling of the AIR, remains a go-to.

Seven historic moments in 100 years of India's radio broadcast

A hundred years ago, India’s first radio station, the Bombay Presidency Radio Club, powered by a small, low-range transmitter, started broadcasting in June 1923 and was soon followed by the Calcutta Radio Club in November that year and Madras radio club the following year.

Centre approves amendments to private FM Phase-III guidelines

The decision, taken by the Union Cabinet at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, also decided to remove the three-year window period for restructuring of FM radio permissions within the same management group during the license period of 15 years.

A source of mysterious radio signals has been found in outer space

A new study published in peer-reviewed journal 'nature' throws some light on the baffling phenomena.

On World Radio Day, Twitter takes a walk down the memory lane

World Radio Day is celebrated every year on February 13. The themes for 2022 are trust in radio journalism, trust and accessibility and trust and viability of radio stations.

World Radio Day 2022 | Score kya hua? How radio thrilled the masses near and afar

Once when MAK Pataudi got out for one, the first star of radio commentary in India Bobby Talyarkan said on air: ‘Pataudi is out 99 runs short of an expected century’.

Radio a fantastic medium that deepens social connect: PM Narendra Modi

In a tweet, he said he has personality experienced the positive impact of radio through 'Mann Ki Baat', his monthly broadcast.

When radio sang a different tune

Home listenership of the radio has spiked over the past few months, and that’s good news for the 350-plus radio stations in India

Japanese Author Haruki Murakami DJs ‘Stay Home’ radio show to lift spirits

Murakami opened the two-hour late night show “Murakami Radio Stay Home Special” with “Look for the Silver Lining” by the Modern Folk Quartet, followed by 18 other songs, selected from classical to jazz, pop and rock. Their common thread: smile, sunshine, rainbow, birthday memories and other happy sides of life.

Coronavirus lockdown: Radio listenership increases by 23% : Study

The study, commissioned by the Association of Radio Operators for India (AROI), also said radio industry has witnessed a listenership of 51 million people, which is nearly as much as television's reach of 56 million and social media's reach of 57 million.

WhatsApp starts radio campaign to address fake news

As part of campaign, 30-second radio messages will air as ads on various channels in Hindi

What advertising revenue tells us about the newspaper industry

As the literacy rate picks up in parts of the Indian heartland, newspapers are at the vanguard of creating an informed populace.

Will transform into an audio-video company in next 5 years: ENIL

In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Prashant Panday, MD and CEO of ENIL spoke about the latest happenings in his company and sector. Pandey expects the next five years to be better for radio. He sees radio industry growing at 17-20 percent in the next five years.

TV in train: Railways to bring to you movies, shows while you travel

If train journeys were boring for you, Indian Railways will spice it up. It is planning to offer TV shows, movies and songs for the entertainment of its passengers, reports Business Standard.

Radio City chalks out expansion from Music Broadcast IPO funds

The initial public offering (IPO) of Radio City‘s operator Music Broadcast has opened today and will close on March 8. The price band for the IPO has been set at Rs 324 and Rs 333.

View: Why Radio City operator IPO deserves a look

With a post-issue market cap of close to Rs 1900 crore (price band of Rs 324 -333) this will be the second listed radio business after Entertainment Network India Ltd (ENIL, promoted by Bennett Coleman & Company).

DB Corp Q3 profit rises 7% to Rs 118 cr, margin shrinks

DB Corp said its radio business' profit grew by 3 percent to Rs 8.1 crore and advertising revenue increased 12 percent to Rs 36.3 crore. Digital business showed 33 percent growth at Rs 16.2 crore on yearly basis.

Rel Cap deal to benefit shareholders, advertisers: Zee Media

The growth strategy will involve combining synergies with existing ZMCL broadcast business, which has potential to grow to almost Rs 4,500 crore by 2020, Rajiv Singh, COO of Zee Media said.

Pakistan to block Indian content on TV, radio as tension simmers

Tension between the arch-rivals has been high since an Indian security force crackdown on protests in Indian-controlled Kashmir began in July, following the killing of a young Muslim separatist leader by security forces.

Zee forays into radio biz through UAE co Hum FM takeover

Following the acquisition, the Essel group firm has become the first entertainment network in the region to provide media solution to its partners through television, radio and digital platforms, ZEEL said in a statement.

DB Corp: How higher FDI in print media changes things

In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Girish Agarwaal, Director of DB Corp, which publishes Dainik Bhaskar, talked about the speculation that the government may increase foreign direct investment (FDI) in the print media sector, as well as the business outlook on radio and web business.