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The Great Ratings Reset Inside Indias 2026 Blueprint to Fix TV Measurement
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AI-generatedThe policy directly affects the Indian television measurement industry, specifically rating agencies like BARC and broadcasters. The mechanism is regulatory: new compliance costs and board restructuring for rating agencies, and a shift in pricing model for broadcasters. This could squeeze margins for rating agencies and alter advertising revenue dynamics for broadcasters. Impact is India-specific.
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- Ministry of Information & Broadcasting's TV Ratings Policy 2026 mandates rating agencies to restructure boards with at least 33% independent directors.
- Metered panel to expand to 80,000 households.
- Agencies have a 60-day deadline to comply.
- BARC introduces new pricing model for broadcasters based on advertising revenue.
- Measures to eliminate viewership inflation tactics.
Broadcasters face margin squeeze from new pricing model; rating agencies absorb compliance costs.
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