Govt Pledges Support for Radio Sector Expansion, Digital FM on Horizon
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News18•31-01-2026, 21:30
Govt Pledges Support for Radio Sector Expansion, Digital FM on Horizon
- •Union Minister L Murugan announced government readiness to support the expansion of India's radio ecosystem, including granting licenses.
- •Currently, India has 839 FM stations across 313 cities and 532 community radio stations, with encouragement for expansion into Tier-3 cities.
- •The FM radio sector is poised for a major transformation, with private broadcasters and device manufacturers ready to transition from analog to Digital FM using HD Radio technology.
- •Industry stakeholders, including broadcasters and device manufacturers, show strong alignment on HD Radio, with devices already developed by Electronics Design and Testing Centre in Noida.
- •The transition aims for cost-effectiveness for broadcasters and market-driven adoption, leveraging India's large device volumes to bring digital radio to millions.
Why It Matters: The Indian government is committed to expanding the radio sector, with a significant shift towards Digital FM using HD Radio.
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