11 months ago
IBDF Re-elects Vaz, Banerjee, Sharma to Leadership
Kevin Vaz, from JioStar, has been re-elected as the head of the Indian Broadcasting & Digital Foundation (IBDF).
Rajat Sharma, Gaurav Banerjee, and R. Mahesh Kumar were also re-elected as Vice Presidents.
The meeting highlighted the importance of linear TV in India, where it continues to be a large source of content and viewed for about 46 trillion minutes.
Avinash Pandey will become the new Secretary General starting October 1st, succeeding Siddharth Jain.
The industry is expected to keep growing.
Kevin Vaz was re-elected as President of IBDF.
Rajat Sharma, Gaurav Banerjee, and R. Mahesh Kumar were re-elected as Vice Presidents.
I. Venkat was re-elected as treasurer.
Avinash Pandey will become Secretary General.
Vaz highlighted the significance of Linear Television.
- Who
- Kevin Vaz, Rajat Sharma, Gaurav Banerjee, and R. Mahesh Kumar were re-elected to the IBDF board.
- What
- The IBDF held its 26th Annual General Meeting.
- Where
- New Delhi.
- When
- The 26th Annual General Meeting was held.
- Why
- To discuss the future of the broadcasting and digital sector.
Industry Leaders
Industry Leaders
Linear TV
Industry Leaders
Underscoring the enduring power of linear television, Vaz said that despite geo-political and economic headwinds, its fundamentals remain strong and it continues to be the bedrock of content creation and brand building in India.
Industry Leaders
Not explicitly stated, but supports the left view
Key facts
- Organization
- Indian Broadcasting & Digital Foundation (IBDF)
- President
- Kevin Vaz (JioStar)
- Vice Presidents
- Rajat Sharma (India TV), Gaurav Banerjee (Sony Pictures), R. Mahesh Kumar (Sun Network)
- Treasurer
- I. Venkat (Eenadu TV)
- Secretary General
- Avinash Pandey (Effective Oct 1)
- Linear TV Content
- 97% of India's Original Content
- Annual Viewing
- 46 trillion minutes
Quotes
Avinash Pandey
Senior advisor, media practices - Primus Partners India
“I am honoured to take on this role at such a pivotal time for the industry. I look forward to collaborating with the Board and members to champion the interests of the broadcasting and digital sector. My focus will be on enhancing constructive dialogue with the government, navigating the evolving regulatory landscape, and strengthening the Foundation’s role as a unified voice for growth.”
livemint.com
Kevin Vaz
Chief executive officer-entertainment of JioStar India Pvt. Ltd
“An overwhelming 97% of India’s original content - nearly 200,000 hours in 2024, was produced for Linear TV. It engages audiences at a scale unmatched by any other medium, with roughly 46 trillion minutes of annual viewing across 190 million screens, outpacing user-generated video. The family co-viewing experience keeps TV at the heart of Indian homes and culture.”
livemint.com
Sources
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