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Board of Directors

Mr. Anirudh Sinh Jadeja
Mr. Anirudhsinh Jadeja

Managing Director & CEO, GTPL Hathway Limited; President, AIDCF

Mr. S.N. Sharma
Mr. S.N. Sharma

CEO, DEN Networks Limited

Mr.-Sajay-Goyal
Mr. Sanjay Goyal

Group CFO, Fastway Transmissions Private Limited

Mr. Sankaranarayana Gopalan
Mr. Sankaranarayana Gopalan

Vice Chairman, Asianet Satellite Communications Limited

Mr. Tavinderjit Panesar
Mr. Tavinderjit Panesar

CEO, Hathway Cable & Datacom Limited

News and Media

AIDCF Elects New Leadership: Mr. Anirudhsinh Jadeja as President, Mr. Sankaranarayana as Vice President, Mr. Sanjay Goyal as Treasurer
AIDCF Elects New Leadership: Mr. Anirudhsinh Jadeja as President, Mr. Sankaranarayana as Vice President, Mr. Sanjay Goyal as Treasurer
17-Jun-25
The All India Digital Cable Federation (AIDCF), the apex body of digital cable television operators, announced the appointment of Mr.…
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AIDCF Releases Landmark Report on the State of Cable TV Distribution in India
AIDCF Releases Landmark Report on the State of Cable TV Distribution in India
09-Jun-25
The All India Digital Cable Federation (AIDCF), in collaboration with EY India, today launched a landmark report titled "State of…
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LCOs see 31% drop in employment since 2018: Survey
LCOs see 31% drop in employment since 2018: Survey
01-Apr-25
Local cable operators (LCOs) have seen a 31% drop in employment from 120,557 in 2018 to 82,722 in 2024, according…
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Cable Operators to TRAI: Give us the power to unbundle channel bouquets
Cable Operators to TRAI: Give us the power to unbundle channel bouquets
27-Mar-25
The issue of bundled channel packages has been a persistent point of contention for years, with broadcasters and Distribution Platform…
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Cable operators urge MIB to fast track Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill
Cable operators urge MIB to fast track Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill
17-Mar-25
The All India Digital Cable Federation (AIDCF) has urged Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to expedite release of the draft…
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Cable operators demand regulatory parity as FAST ‘blurs’ broadcasting boundaries
Cable operators demand regulatory parity as FAST ‘blurs’ broadcasting boundaries
07-Mar-25
The All India Digital Cable Foundation (AIDCF) is strongly opposing Free Ad-supported Streaming Television (FAST), alleging that it blurs the…
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All India Digital Cable Federation (AIDCF) is India’s apex body for Digital Multi System Operators (MSOs) & commands 80% market share.

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aidcf_in AIDCF @aidcf_in ·
5 Nov

In view of the changing TV distribution landscape, AIDCF is expanding its membership to include IPTV Operators in addition to MSOs. Interested Operators may apply.

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aidcf_in AIDCF @aidcf_in ·
29 Oct

NTO 4.0 should be aimed at real reforms for Linear TV. Deep discounting in broadcaster bouquets and penetration linked incentives are detrimental to DPOs. Consumer choice also affected. @TRAI @journoImran

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aidcf_in AIDCF @aidcf_in ·
29 Oct

Advertising revenues on Linear TV declining. Broadcasters shifting focus to digital, on-demand platforms. Trends show quality of good content on linear TV is missing. Do you think improving quality of content can boost advertising revenues?

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News and Media

17-Jun-25

AIDCF Elects New Leadership: Mr. Anirudhsinh Jadeja as President, Mr. Sankaranarayana as Vice President, Mr. Sanjay Goyal as Treasurer

09-Jun-25

AIDCF Releases Landmark Report on the State of Cable TV Distribution in India

01-Apr-25

LCOs see 31% drop in employment since 2018: Survey

27-Mar-25

Cable Operators to TRAI: Give us the power to unbundle channel bouquets

17-Mar-25

Cable operators urge MIB to fast track Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill

07-Mar-25

Cable operators demand regulatory parity as FAST ‘blurs’ broadcasting boundaries

24-Feb-25

Free Live TV on apps like Vodafone Play and Tata Play to be regulated

22-Feb-25

TRAI issues recommendations for regulatory framework for ground-based b’casters

11-Feb-25

NCW writes to MIB on objectionable content available on various OTT platforms

31-Jan-25

MIB advisory to cable ops on carriage of additional TV channels

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Industry Updates

31-Jul-25

List of Registered MSOs as on 31 July 2025

09-Jun-25

AIDCF EY Report on State of Cable TV Distribution in India

31-May-25

List of Registered MSOs as on 31 May 2025

19-May-25

List of Auditors on Panel for DAS Audit as on 19 May 2025

03-May-25

Deloitte Report on Economic Impact of the Film, Television and OCC Industry in India 2024

03-May-25

MIB-EY Report on Content & Media Services in India

02-May-25

FICCI-Khaitan Report on Regulatory Landscape of India’s Media & Entertainment Industry

01-May-25

MIB Statistical Handbook on Media & Entertainment Sector 2024-25

30-Apr-25

List of Registered MSOs as on 30 April 2025

09-Apr-25

List of Auditors on Panel for DAS Audit as on 09 April 2025

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Press Releases

27-Aug-25

AIDCF Urges Government to Reduce GST Slab from 18% to 5% for Cable TV

18-Jul-25

AIDCF Calls on MIB to Reject TRAI’s Proposal on DTH License Fee Reduction

17-Jun-25

AIDCF Elects New Leadership: Mr. Anirudhsinh Jadeja as President, Mr. Sankaranarayana as Vice President, Mr. Sanjay Goyal as Treasurer

09-Jun-25

AIDCF Releases Landmark Report on the State of Cable TV Distribution in India

27-Nov-24

DEN Networks Limited CEO Mr. S.N. Sharma Appointed as AIDCF President

12-May-23

Fastway Transmission Pvt. Ltd. CEO Mr. Peeush Mahajan Appointed as AIDCF President

18-Feb-23

45 million Homes Being Deprived of Cable TV Entertainment Due to Dictatorial and High-Handed Attitude of Broadcasters and TRAI Apathy

05-Apr-21

GTPL Hathway Limited MD Mr. Anirudh Sinh Jadeja Appointed as AIDCF President

01-Apr-20

AIDCF Members offer uninterrupted continuity of Doordarshan channels for avoiding “Blank Screen” for subscribers amid lockdown due to COVID-19

25-Jul-17

Hathway Cable & Datacom Limited MD Mr. Rajan Gupta Appointed as AIDCF President

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Consultation Papers & Recos

21-Feb-25

Recommendations on Framework for Service Authorisations for provision of Broadcasting Services under the Telecommunications Act, 2023

Regulatory Framework
15-Jan-25

Recommendations on Regulatory framework for Ground-based Broadcasters

Regulatory Framework
30-Oct-24

Consultation Paper on Framework for Service Authorisations for provision of Broadcasting Services under the Telecommunications Act, 2023

Regulatory Framework
18-Oct-24

Consultation paper on Regulatory framework for Ground-based Broadcasters

Regulatory Framework
18-Sep-24

Recommendations on the Framework for Service Authorisations to be Granted Under the Telecommunications Act, 2023

Regulatory Framework
09-Aug-24

Consultation Paper on Audit related provisions of Interconnection Regulations, 2017 and Digital Addressable Systems Audit Manual

Interconnection
08-Jul-24

Recommendations on Listing of television channels in Electronic Programme Guide and Upgradation of DD Free Dish platform to an Addressable System

TV Broadcasters
20-Jun-24

Recommendations on Inputs for formulation of National Broadcasting Policy-2024

National Broadcasting Policy
02-Apr-24

Consultation Paper on Inputs for formulation of National Broadcasting Policy-2024

National Broadcasting Policy
21-Sep-23

Pre-Consultation Paper on Inputs for Formulation of National Broadcasting Policy

National Broadcasting Policy
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Rules & Regulations

08-Jul-24

The Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services (Eighth) (Addressable Systems) Tariff Order, 2017

Upto the 4th amendment of 08 July 2024
08-Jul-24

The Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Systems) Regulations, 2017

Upto the 6th amendment of 08 July 2024
08-Jul-24

The Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Standards of Quality of Service and Consumer Protection (Addressable Systems) Regulations, 2017

Upto the 4th amendment of 08 July 2024
30-Nov-22

Guidelines for Platform Services offered by Multi System Operators

Released on 30 November 2022
09-Nov-22

Guidelines for Uplinking and Downlinking of Satellite Television Channels in India, 2022

Released on 09 November 2022
16-Sep-22

Operational Guidelines for Direct-To-Home (DTH) Broadcasting Services in lndia

DTH
25-Feb-21

The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021

Updated as on 06 April 2023
30-Dec-20

Guidelines for obtaining License for Providing Direct-To-Home (DTH) Broadcasting Services in lndia

DTH
06-Nov-20

Infrastructure Sharing Amendment in HITS guidelines

HITS
06-Nov-09

Guidelines for providing HITS broadcasting services in India

HITS
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Website Links

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

https://mib.gov.in/

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India

https://trai.gov.in/

Telecom Disputes Settlement & Appellate Tribunal

https://tdsat.gov.in/Delhi/Delhi.php

Prasar Bharati

https://prasarbharati.gov.in/

Press Information Bureau

https://pib.gov.in/

News Broadcasters & Digital Association 

https://www.nbdanewdelhi.com/

Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation

https://www.ibdf.com/

Broadcast Seva

https://new.broadcastseva.gov.in/digigov-portal-web-app/
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MSO/LCO
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Members
Joining the All India Digital Cable Federation (AIDCF) provides MSOs with several strategic and operational advantages:
 
  1. Industry Influence: As a member of AIDCF, MSOs are part of an influential body representing over 80% of the market share in the digital cable industry. Members can collectively shape industry policies and regulatory frameworks, ensuring a favorable operating environment.
 
  1. National Level Presence: AIDCF’s extensive reach and influence extend across India, allowing it to represent MSOs at a national level. This national presence ensures that members are part of a cohesive and unified body that has a say in the development and future direction of the industry.
 
  1. Regulatory Engagement: AIDCF acts as a collective voice for MSOs in discussions with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Acting as a bridge between its members, AIDCF ensures that the concerns and needs of MSOs are communicated clearly and efficiently. This direct interaction fosters a regulatory environment that aligns with members’ interests and industry goals.
 
  1. Government Engagement: AIDCF’s advocacy efforts extend to both state and central government levels, ensuring that the voices of its members are heard and considered in policy discussions and legislative processes. By having representation at multiple levels of governance, AIDCF ensures that members’ interests are consistently advocated for, leading to more informed and balanced policy decisions.
 
  1. Networking and Collaboration: Members have opportunities to connect with other leading MSOs, broadcasters, and industry experts. This network facilitates knowledge sharing, partnerships, and strategic alliances that drive innovation and business growth.
By becoming a member, MSOs strengthen their position in the industry, gain a competitive edge, and have a say in shaping the future of digital cable services in India.
 
To apply for membership, please click the link below to download the membership form and submit it as per the provided instructions.