Tsunami of TV Channels Hits Indian Viewers

Indian TV viewers have never had it so good or so bad (depending on the viewer). Some 100 TV channels are supposed to be launched over the next 12 months with more to come. While this huge expansion in TV channels means so much more choice for viewers, it also portends intense competition for ad […]

With $100m Deal, Eros To Ramp Up Acquisitions

Fresh from its acquisition of a 51% stake in Tamil movies distributor Ayngaran International,  Bollywood producer and distributor Eros International is bolstering its acquisition capabilities. Eros today disclosed that Citigroup Global Markets had underwritten a $100 million 5-year facility to finance acquisitions. Eros CEO Kishore Lulla is bullish on the opportunities in the market for Indian entertainment […]

Yet Another Classifieds Site; Times’ Yo List Debuts

Media house Times Group’s new YoList classifieds web site has debuted, adding to the clutter in this online advertising segment.  YoList has been launched in beta (trial version) and currently all ads posted on the web site are free. Registered users of Times Group’ portal IndiaTimes.com can use their existing user id and password to access the […]