DD Free Dish slot reserve prices reach ₹13.66 crore
Prasar Bharati is conducting its 98th e-auction for vacant MPEG-2 slots on DD Free Dish, inviting applications for channels to secure carriage on the platform. The reserve prices for these slots have reached ₹13.66 crore, indicating interest in the Indian free-to-air satellite and DTH market.
Key Takeaways
- Prasar Bharati is inviting applications for the 98th e-auction of vacant MPEG-2 slots on DD Free Dish.
- The reserve prices for the slots have reached ₹13.66 crore.
- DD Free Dish is the platform carrying the vacant MPEG-2 slots in this auction.
Why It Matters
The auction gives channels another chance to secure carriage on DD Free Dish, with reserve prices now at ₹13.66 crore. That makes the platform’s slot inventory a clear pricing signal for Indian free-to-air satellite distribution. For the wider streaming and TV distribution stack, it shows that DD Free Dish remains an active access point rather than a static legacy service. What to watch next is which channels apply in the 98th round and whether the final auction prices clear the reserve levels.
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