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BIG FM Seeks Ministry Approval for Six News Channels to Scale Broadcasting Presence
Originally reported by BMI as: BIG FM applies to MIB for six new news channels, expands news business with India Daily 24x7
27 Oct 2026, 12:28 pm IST · Xecute.finance News Desk
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Radio broadcaster BIG FM has formally petitioned the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for permission to launch six news channels. This strategic move aims to broaden its media footprint, building on the existing portfolio that includes India Daily 24x7.
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Radio operator BIG FM has approached the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting with applications seeking clearance for six new news channels. This development marks a substantial escalation of the network's broadcasting ambitions, aiming to scale up its operational footprint in the television news segment alongside its existing property, India Daily 24x7.
This expansion initiative underscores the company's intent to capture a larger share of the news broadcast market by leveraging its established audio brand equity. Diversifying into multiple television news feeds allows the organization to tap into broader audience segments and enhance its commercial positioning across regional and national demographics.
Stakeholders will monitor the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for review outcomes and official licensing decisions regarding the proposed channels. Interested parties must track subsequent regulatory clearances and operational rollouts to assess the venture's impact on the competitive media landscape.
Source: news.google.com
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