New Delhi, March 27 -- The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) today released the TV Ratings Policy 2026, which sets out comprehensive guidelines for regulating television ratings in India. The policy defines clear standards for the registration, operation, audit, and oversight of agencies providing TV rating services, with the aim of ensuring transparency, independence and accountability in audience measurement.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, the key highlights of the policy include:

Ease In Entry Norms: The net worth requirement for a company willing to register as TV rating agency has been reduced from existing Rs. 20 Crores to 5 crores.

Strict Anti-Conflict Measures: To ensure neu...