Govt Unveils New TV Rating Policy 2026: Stricter Rules, More Transparency

• New Television Rating Policy 2026 replaces 2014 guidelines, tightening oversight and opening market to new entrants.
• Net worth requirement for rating agencies reduced from ₹20 crore to ₹5 crore to encourage competition.
• Mandatory expansion to 80,000 metered homes, eventually 1.2 lakh, across all TV platforms and screens.
• Landing page viewership excluded from official ratings; stricter governance with 50% independent directors.
• Dual-audit system, DPDP compliance, faster grievance redressal, and stricter penalties for non-compliance introduced.