Kerala Court Allows Exclusion of "Landing Page" Viewership from TV Ratings
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Transparency, accountability & RTI· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Kerala High Court lifted a stay on the Centre's Television Rating Policy, 2026, allowing the exclusion of 'landing page' viewership from official TV ratings.
Background
The Kerala High Court vacated an interim stay on the Television Rating Policy, 2026. The policy mandates that only actively chosen programmes count towards Television Rating Points (TRPs), excluding 'forced' landing page impressions.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyBARC: Broadcast Audience Research Council, the primary body for measuring TV viewership in India.
- BodyTRAI: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, which previously set guidelines on TRP methodologies.
- FactTelevision Rating Policy, 2026: The central policy governing the methodology for calculating TRPs.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the implications of changing TRP calculation methodologies on the transparency of the Indian media landscape and the commercial viability of digital-integrated broadcasting.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory arbitrage: Potential for bypassing previous TRAI prohibitions through methodology shifts rather than direct bans.
- Market distortion: Impact on advertising revenue models for broadcasters relying on high-volume landing page impressions.
- Consumer agency: Distinction between 'active choice' and 'forced viewing' in determining audience engagement metrics.
Keywords: Regulatory oversight · Market transparency · Methodological shift · Commercial viability · Consumer choice
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