FDI in Broadcast
Q. Which of the following pair/s is/are correct?
1. FDI limit in news channels: 26%
2. FDI limit in non-news channels: 49%
3. FDI limit in DTH (direct-to-home) and cable networks : 74%- Published on 16 Nov 15a. 1 & 2
b. Only 3
c. All are correct
d. None
ANSWER: None
- FDI limit in news channels has been hiked from 26% to 49%.
- In the non-news category, now FDI up to 100% has been allowed without the government’s approval.
- The FDI limit in DTH (direct-to-home) and cable networks has been increased to 100%. Earlier, the limit was 74% in DTH services.