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    Broadcasters flag surge in DTH signal piracy, seek mandatory tech safeguards to curb losses

    • 25.02.2026
    • By Javed Farooqui
    Economic Times

    Indian TV companies face a sharp rise in signal theft. Smuggled set-top boxes are illegally beaming channels abroad, hitting revenues hard. Broadcasters are urging the government for stronger measures. They propose mandatory watermarking and stricter subscriber verification. These steps aim to curb losses and protect the DTH and Cable industry’s future.

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