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Ambika Soni, I & B Minister
Speaking on Regulating Mechanism for Broadcasting
I have an absolutely open mind. I have clarified that I don't want to regulate on behalf of the Ministry but through some other mechanism which is the autonomus.
“Let people decide what kind of infrastructure mechanism they want to have in order to balance finely the right to freedom of speech and expression as well as sensitivities of society.
(November 2009)

Sanjay Behl CEO Reliance Big TV
Speaking on the growth of Its DTH Market
“Our Average Revenue per User every year sees an increase of 5%-10% and with this we hope to achieve a bigger pie.
(November 2009)

SUGATO GHOSE, Chief Marketing Officer of Airtal Digital Television
Speaking on the growth of DTH Market in India
Once consumer buys a DTH connection, he/she will stick to it. So, all the players are trying to grab the maximum subscribers now as we are looking at converting cable TV households into DTH.
(November 2009)

Dileep Singh Mehta, Cable Comm
Speaking on Indian Cable TV Market.
"The stakeholders stood to lose under CAS, which is why the system had to go.
(November 2009)

Anil Khera, CEO D2H
Speaking on Introducing DTH Integrated with DVD Player
"Our research shows that consumers owning TV sets also have a DVD player, a cable or a DTH box, all packed one above the other due to space constraint. Through our DTH enabled DVD player, a consumer can not only access the DTH service, but can also watch movies on DVD,".
(November 2009)

Subhash Chandra, Chairman ZEE Group
Speaking on the restructuring & succession in ZEE Group
We want the succession, whenever that happens, to be clear-cut. Think of it as perforated paper. If any brother so wants, he will have the freedom to tear the paper along the perforation and walk away with his bit
(November 2009)

Sukhwinder Singh Sekhon, Director, Vismaad Mediatech
Indian Animation Industry has a great future. But we need to par with global standards. Animation Industry flourished in Japan and Korea due to the strong indigenous and local content. India still follows an outsource model-Sukhwinder Singh Sekhon, Director, Vismaad Mediatech.
(October 2009)

South Asia,Turner International India Pvt Ltd.
Indian Animation Industry is at par with the global standard and there is no dearth of skilled manpower.-Monica Tata, Deputy general manager ,Entertainment Networks ,South Asia, Turner International India Pvt Ltd.
(October 2009)

You should educate your subs about what’s going on and why, when it will happen and keep them updated through the migration-to-all-digital. If this happens to slip through the cracks, expect a PR nightmare.
(October 2009)

Tejinder Khanna, Lt. Governor,Delhi.
"Look at the serials in TV, where family members are portrayed as those looking forward to damaging the prospect of another. The characters are willing to crush others."-Tejinder Khanna, Lt. Governor,Delhi.
(September 2009)

Rajiv Khandelwal
“I don’t like to make my personal life public. Hence, I would never participate as a contestant in any reality show”.-Rajiv Khandelwal host of Sach Ka Samna.
(September 2009)

Smriti Irani
“As a parent I would never approve my children watching such reality shows”-Smriti Irani.”
(September 2009)

Salil Kapoor, COO, Dish TV
The government has increased the custom duty from nil to 5%. The business model of DTH is based on subsidy so the component cost has also gone up considerably, due to the rise in dollar exchange rate in the last one year. Salil Kapoor, COO, Dish TV
(August 2009)

Ravi Mansukhani, MD, IMCL
This budget, unfortunately, has been a setback to the digitalization process. Instead of lowering duties for equipment and material required for digital transmission, the budget has increased duties on STBs. MSO's subsidize these boxes in order to increase their acceptance. Digitalization has virtually come to a halt and imports have dwindled. Ravi Mansukhani, MD, IMCL
(August 2009)

Roop Sharma, President COFI
The government has totally ignored the need for the cable TV industry to go digital. Perhaps government does not feel the necessity of keeping the country ahead in broadcast technologies, so it has changed its priorities Roop Sharma, President COFI
(August 2009)

Simon Twiston Davies CEO CASBAA.
The broadcast industry still needs government support in the form of a reasonable (and reasoned) tax environment if it is to grow further.-Simon Twiston Davies CEO CASBAA.
(August 2009)

Vikram Kaushik, MD & CEO, Tata Sky
The DTH industry has been pressing for some relief for a long time. The imposition of 5% Customs duty will add to this burden. Vikram Kaushik, MD & CEO, Tata Sky.
(August 2009)

N.K. Singh ,Rajya Sabha MP
I recognize this is an important step. Let me say that nothing would be more terrible than to hastily introduce an ill-conceived GST. It is better to plan and introduce more carefully.-N.K. Singh ,Rajya Sabha MP.
(August 2009)

Pranab Mukherjee, Finance Minister
M edia and entertainment services had been outperforming the GDP growth for the last five years, and accordingly the 11th plan had set up an ambitious target of 18 per cent growth for the sector.-Pranab Mukherjee, Finance Minister.
(July 2009)

Subhash Chandra ,Chairman Zee Group
Those days, they did not allow private broadcasting companies to set up shop in India. So, I even though of putting up transmitters just outside the Indian border in the Himalayas to beam TV programmes into India."-Subhash Chandra ,Chairman Zee Group.
(June 2009)

Hard Kaur, India’s First Woman Rapper
"I just fail to understand what's the point in having a jury then? If reality shows are for catering to TRP ratings, then why do they get celebrities like us?"- Hard Kaur, India’s First Woman Rapper.
(June 2009)

Salil Kapoor, COO-Dish TV.
"We are hoping that the government will have a positive outlook towards the entertainment sector. The DTH sector is dependent on technology as it is the most modern tool for television viewing. We need upgraded technology especially in the remote areas to capture a larger segment of consumers."-Salil Kapoor, COO-Dish TV.
(June 2009)

Rajesh Sawhney, President , Reliance Big Entertainment Ltd
The entertainment industry is one of the most heavily taxed industries in India. We now need a new mindset in the government that encourages consumption of entertainment services and products."-Rajesh Sawhney, President , Reliance Big Entertainment Ltd.
(June 2009)

Dinesh Jain CEO
Zee Turner's strength comes from its product, people and processes.
With channels constantly infusing fresh whiff of air in the content, state of the art technology used in back- end infrastructure and an unmatched pool of talent, we have today become an indomitable force in the market.-Dinesh Jain CEO
(June 2009)

Ashutosh Mishra Head HR Zee Turner
At Zee Turner, we value ,develop and nurture talent with cultural ethics in a disciplined environment. With passion added this team is one of the most important factor in Zee Turner’s success story.-Ashutosh Mishra Head HR Zee Turner.
(June 2009)

Akash Ahluwalia Head Operations Zee Turner.
Our entire transaction processing / sales administration is through one team, this provides Zee Turner with an edge over competing distribution platforms. –Akash Ahluwalia Head Operations Zee Turner.
(June 2009)

Vikram Kaushik, M D, Tata Sky
The reported rate of churn is around 1% month says Smita Jha, Assistant Director (media and entertainment practive), Pricewater House Coopers. Globally, where ever DTH is the second player. It has always been riding on the back of exclusive content. Vikram Kaushik, M D, Tata Sky
(May 2009)

Rajesh Jain, Exec Director,KPMG
The structure of the industry is such that, at the moment, the players lose Rs 1,600-2,300 for every additional subscriber signed.-Rajesh Jain, Exec Director,KPMG.
(May 2009)

Election Commission of India
"AIR cannot broadcast any government advertisements due to enforcement of model code of conduct"
Election Commission of India
(April 2009)

G Krishnan Chief Executives Officer TV Today Network
“We have decided not to reduce rates because volumes are low in the market itself. It doesn’t make any sense in reducing rates."
(April 2009)

Ashutosh Editor IBN 7
Some Hindi Channel have done tremendous work. It has become fashionable to say that news channels work for TRPs and money. Tell me which industry does not work for money.
(April 2009)

Sushma Singh,Secretary,Ministry of I&B
This is a key factor in getting rid of problems such as undeclaration of subscribers and the practice of carriage fee being charged by cable operator, particularly in TRP(Television Rating Point) cities.-Sushma Singh,Secretary,Ministry of I&B.
(March 2009)

Dinesh Jain,CEO Zee Turner
The world of entertainment continues to transform. Every day the Indian consumer is sensing a new whiff of entertainment experience and she loves it. Video on demand is becoming mass. Music has moved from cassettes to MP3. Betas are give away to DVDs.-Dinesh Jain,CEO Zee Turner.
(March 2009)

Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister
"The Cable Television Network Rules are currently under consideration for changes in view of the restrictions on live coverage of emergency situation like the Mumbai attack".
Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister
(February 2009)

Sonia Gandhi, Chairman, UPA
“The media should be free and there should be no restriction on it.” Sonia Gandhi, Chairman, UPA
(February 2009)

Anand Sharma, MoS, I & B
“Let the broadcasters implement the guidelines first while covering other incidents of the similar kind However, before that happens it is difficult to comment on it now”
Anand Sharma, MoS, I & B
(February 2009)

Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-in-Chief, CNN-IBN
"The entire debate is focused too narrowly on 26/11 and individual reporting. The problem of TV is not so much 26/11, but day-today journalism. We are faced by tabloidization. One of the problem is that you make a small story into a very big story, you sensationalize or magnify it. You need better editorial filters".  Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-in-Chief, CNN-IBN
(February 2009)

Aftab Alam, Supreme Court
“It’s a very delicate issue. What people should watch I personally feel that I should not be a guardian? But it has to be addressed. Some of the programmes are interesting, while some are indifferent and others are detestable. Mr. Solicitor can you please tell us if there is even one single day in the 365 days where a family can sit together and watch the programme?”
Justice Aftab Alam, Supreme Court.
on obscenity and violence telecast in media.
(January 2009)

Priyaranjan Dasmunsi, Ex. I&B Minister
“The business of breaking news and dance have now taken away all the responsibility of the public service and national glory by these private television channels which are far from being responsible”
If someone comes to me with a proposal of setting up a channel like the Discovery Channel, I will clear the proposal within a week.
Priyaranjan Dasmunsi, Ex. I&B Minister
Speaking on Uttar disregard of content regulations by television channels.
(January 2009)

Union Health Minister, A. Ramadoss
“The movies are most responsible (for encouraging smoking). I have already made appeals to Shah Rukh Khan...I would like to make an appeal to him and Amitabh Bachchan and all other personalities.” urging Big B and SRK not to smoke on screen
Union Health Minister, A. Ramadoss
On implementing ban on ads and scenes smoking in movies and television.
(January 2009)

S.B. Iyer, Dir, ISRO, Contracts Mgmt
“We are advising the DTH operators to find their own Ku-band resources by setting up their own systems as permitted under the Satcom policy or explore the newer and futuristic Ku band applications where it is less crowded at present”.
S.B. Iyer, Dir, ISRO, Contracts Mgmt.
On the shortage of KU-Band transponders with ISRO.
(January 2009)

Sushma Singh, Secretary I & B.
“Over 150 application for TV Channels are being considered by the government. Already there are 400 television channels in the country.”
Sushma Singh, Secretary I & B.
On mushrooming of channels
(January 2009)

Jawahar Goel, Dish TV MD
Bandwidth fees or carriage fees is a private commercial agreement between the DTH operator and the broadcasters. We are within our right to select or reject channels as per our strategy. It can not be regulated”.
Jawahar Goel, Dish TV MD
On demand of carriage fee by
DTH operator
(January 2009)

Sharmila Tagore
“I think censorship should go. Cinema needs to be shown in the way it was made-the original way”.
Sharmila Tagore
On censorship of films.
(January 2009)

Shahrukh Khan, Actor
Every Indian has the right to be anywhere in the country and make the nation proud”.
Shahrukh Khan, Actor
On reacting to the anti north India agitation in Mumbai
(January 2009)

Prasoon Joshi Exe. Chairman, Mccann Erickson
“Whatever products are allowed to sell, they should be allowed to advertise as well”.
Prasoon Joshi Exe. Chairman, Mccann Erickson
On ban on surrogate ads.
(January 2009)

Shantonu Aditya, Exe. Director UTV Global Broadcasting
“We are blinded by Hindi general entertainment channels (GECs). Because they are shrinking in viewership and because 2-3 GEC (dependent) players dominate the (ad) market, their gloom is affecting the industry. As for investors, most look at GECs as a barometer”.
Shantonu Aditya, Exe. Director UTV Global Broadcasting
On domination of the ad market in GEC
(January 2009)

Roop Sharma President, COFI. On CAS in cable TV
“All other technologies like DTH, HITS and IPTV which also operate nationwide are allowed to deliver pay channels using CAS. Why implementation of CAS on cable TV has been made a public/political issue and deferred since 2003.”
Roop Sharma
President, COFI.
On CAS in cable TV
(January 2009)

Sunil Lulla, Director, Alva Brother Ent. Pvt. Ltd.
Customers have to be at the centre of decisions, not the marketplace. It is also necessary to have a central idea and build on it. The audience want to be entertained even from a news channel.”
Sunil Lulla, Director,
Alva Brother Ent. Pvt. Ltd.
On News channels showing other than news items
(January 2009)

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