India’s information and broadcasting sector attracted sharply lower FDI inflows in Q3 of FY26, but the overall picture improved across the first nine months. Cumulative inflows rose meaningfully, supported by sizable investments in major companies such as Prime Focus, alongside multiple smaller deals that added up to the stronger mid-year total despite the late-quarter slowdown.
Prasoon Joshi has been appointed as Chairman of Prasar Bharati, India’s public broadcaster, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said. The appointment places the creative industry veteran at the helm of the organisation that oversees major public media platforms, drawing attention to what changes he may bring in programming, governance and public communication priorities.
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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has advised ZEE5 not to release its docu-series “Lawrence of Punjab,” after Punjab Police flagged potential public order risks. The move follows concerns that the series could glorify gangster culture and influence youth negatively, potentially undermining law enforcement efforts and ongoing efforts to maintain public peace.
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