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TV Rating Policy 2026: New TRP Norms Notified

7 April 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSTV Rating Policy2026: New TRPNorms Notified7 April 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A fresh television rating framework from the broadcasting ministry aims to make audience measurement more transparent.

Key facts

  • Notified by: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
  • Replaces: decade-old 2014 measurement standards.
  • Data change: landing page viewership no longer counted.
  • Governance: at least 50% independent directors on boards.
  • Net worth for agencies: lowered to ₹5 crore.
  • Sample size goal: raised to 1.20 lakh homes.
ItemNew norm
Landing page viewingExcluded from data
Board compositionMinimum 50% independent directors
Agency net worth₹5 crore
Sample size target1.20 lakh homes

Exam angle

  • Issuing body: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
  • Earlier standards dated from 2014.
  • Remember the figures: 50%, ₹5 crore, 1.20 lakh homes.

Test yourself

1. Which ministry notified the TV Rating Policy 2026 guidelines?

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued the TRP guidelines.

2. What minimum share of independent directors is required on boards under the new TRP guidelines?

Boards must have at least 50% independent directors.

3. What sample size goal do the new TV rating norms set?

The sample target is raised to 1.20 lakh homes.

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