Who can obtain permission for a Satellite TV Channel/ Teleport under the guidelines and what are the net worth requirements?

A company or an LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) incorporated in India can seek permission for a Satellite TV Channel/ Teleport under the guidelines.

Eligibility criteria

• The company/LLP intending to set up a channel in India should be incorporated in India.
• The company/LLP should have minimum networth of Rs.5.00 crore for first Non-news channel and Rs.2.5 crore for each additional Non-news channel.
• For News channel, the minimum networth should be Rs.20.00 crore for first channel and Rs.5.00 crore for each additional News channel.