Trai defers implementation of new tariff order for broadcasters to November 30

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday extended the deadline for the implementation of New Tariff Order (NTO) 2.0 for broadcasters to November 30. Earlier, NTO 2.0 was supposed to be implemented from June 1. This means the new consumer pricing for TV channels and bouquets for subscribers will now come into effect from November 30.

Under NTO 2.0, Trai has reduced the cap on the maximum retail price of individual channels that can be part of a bouquet to Rs 12 from Rs 19 per month. The order also sets conditions for formation of channel bouquets.