The MIB's abrupt order to BARC halting TV ratings publication under the new 2026 policy has left Indian television producers stunned, disrupting industry dynamics unexpectedly.
MIB orders BARC to suspend TV ratings
Jul 03, 2026
02:54 pm
What's the storyIn a shocking move, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has ordered the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) to suspend the publication of television ratings.
The decision comes as BARC prepares to renew its license under the new TV Ratings Policy, 2026.
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