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DishTV India Ltd. (stylised as dishtv) is an Indian subscription based satellite television provider based in Noida.[3] DishTV was launched by the Zee Group on 2 October 2003. It ranked #437 and #5 on the list of media companies in Fortune India 500 roster of India's largest corporations in 2011.[4] Dish TV was also voted India's most trusted DTH brand according to the Brand Trust Report 2014, a study conducted by Trust Research Advisory.[5][6] On 22 March 2018, Dish TV completed a merger with Videocon d2h, creating the largest DTH provider in India at the time of merger.

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History

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DishTV launched the first DTH service in India on 2 October 2003. The company decided not to compete against entrenched cable operators in metros and urban areas, and instead focused on providing services to rural areas and regions not serviced by cable television. Jawahar Goel, who led the launch, recalled 10 years later, "We hardly had four transponders and could offer only 48 channels, compared to analog cable that was giving 60 and was much cheaper. And, Star refused to give its channels. So, we decided to go slow and concentrate in cable-dry and cable-frustrated markets, rather than cable-rich markets and build the market step by step." Dish TV acquired 350,000 subscribers within 2 years of the launch.[7]

Following bitter legal proceedings between Star and Zee, in 2007, the two companies called a truce and began offering their channels on each other's services. This decision and Dish TV's acquisition of more transponders enabled them to offer 150 channels on their service, more than any other DTH service in India at the time.[7]

Merger with Videocon d2h

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On 11 November 2016, the Board of Directors of Dish TV and Videocon d2h agreed to an all-stock merger of their DTH operations.

The merger was approved by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on 10 May 2017,[8] and by the National Company Law Tribunal on 27 July 2017.[9][10] The merger faced uncertainty in January 2018, when Dish TV announced that it was re-evaluating the merger after some of the Videocon Group's lenders petitioned the National Company Law Tribunal to open insolvency proceedings against the company.[11] In February 2018, Dish TV announced that it intended to go through with the merger.[12]

As of 31 December 2017, d2h had a market share of 19% among the pay DTH operators.[13]

The amalgamation was officially completed on 22 March 2018. The merger made the new combined entity the largest DTH provider in India with 17.7 million active subscribers. Dish TV and Videocon d2h reported separate revenue numbers in FY2017. The combined total revenue of the two firms was ₹8,077 crore (US$960 million). The company retained the name of DishTV India Limited after the merger.[14]

Fall of promoters' shareholding

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In May 2021, it was disclosed that promoters' shareholding in Dish TV has fallen to just 5.67%. It was also told that Yes Bank has become largest shareholder of the company.[15][3]

Subsidiary

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Zing Digital is a subsidiary of Dish TV India launched in January 2015 to provide access to South India's regional channel. The service currently operates in Kerala, West Bengal and Odisha.[16]

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Dish TV India Limited is an Indian direct-to-home (DTH) television service provider, offering satellite-based broadcasting of television channels directly to subscribers' homes via set-top boxes. Launched on 2 October 2003 as India's first private DTH service, it provided television access by bypassing traditional cable networks and offering customizable channel packages in multiple languages, including HD and interactive features. The company, founded by media entrepreneur , initially focused on urban and semi-urban markets to avoid direct competition with established cable operators. In 2018, Dish TV completed its merger with Videocon d2h, creating the largest DTH operator in at the time with a combined subscriber base exceeding 28 million and enabling expanded services like teleport operations and advanced connected devices such as the Dish SMRT Hub for OTT integration. As of March 2025, Dish TV held a 19.06% in India's pay DTH sector, which totaled 56.92 million active subscribers; the sector has since contracted to 56.07 million as of June 2025, amid challenges from streaming platforms and an overall industry contraction. The company continues to innovate with hybrid offerings, including bundled access to OTT apps, value-added services like video-on-demand, and products such as the VZY range launched in September 2025, serving a diverse across rural and urban areas.

Overview

Company Profile

Dish TV India Limited traces its origins to August 10, 1988, when it was incorporated as Navpad Texturisers Private Limited under the Companies Act, 1956. In December 1995, the company was converted to a limited entity and renamed ASC Enterprises Limited. Following a from Zee Telefilms Limited in 2006, it was restructured and renamed Dish TV Limited to reflect its focus on satellite broadcasting operations. The company launched India's first direct-to-home (DTH) service on October 2, 2003, under the (also known as the Zee Group), pioneering the DTH sector in the country by delivering signals directly to subscribers' homes via . Headquartered in , , , Dish TV operates as a leading provider of DTH services, offering encrypted broadcasting to a wide audience across the nation. Rooted in the Essel Group's early ventures into cable and —beginning with the launch of India's first private satellite channel, , in 1992—Dish TV has evolved from broader broadcasting interests to a specialized focus on DTH technology and services. As of 2025, the company employs approximately 341 people and is led by Manoj Dobhal, who also serves as Chairman of the Board. Following its merger with Videocon d2h in 2018, Dish TV has further strengthened its infrastructure in the Indian DTH landscape.

Services and Brands

Dish TV operates as the flagship direct-to-home (DTH) service under Dish TV India Limited, providing subscribers with access to hundreds of television channels in standard definition (SD) and high-definition (HD) formats, along with customizable packages that include options and interactive features such as instant recharge and pack modifications. The service supports hybrid DTH-OTT integrations, enabling seamless access to over six popular streaming apps like through devices such as the DishSMRT HUB, which transforms conventional TVs into smart-enabled platforms with enhanced picture quality and surround sound. Complementing the main Dish TV brand is d2h, a specialized DTH offering focused on HD content delivery, which integrates with the broader Dish TV to provide high-quality viewing experiences across a wide network covering over 9,450 towns in . d2h emphasizes premium HD channels and advanced features, allowing users to enjoy immersive audio-visual entertainment without compromising on clarity or variety. Zing Digital serves as the regional-focused brand, particularly tailored for and other linguistic markets, delivering content in multiple languages including movies, music, and shows through dedicated channel packs that cater to diverse cultural preferences. A key product under this brand is Zing Super, an FTA () HD that provides access to over 190 free channels without requiring monthly recharges, targeting budget-conscious consumers with a four-year validity period for uninterrupted viewing of popular channels like Star Utsav and Zee Anmol. In 2025, Dish TV expanded into the market with the launch of its VZY range of , aiming to diversify beyond traditional DTH services into content aggregation and digital platforms, with a goal of generating 25% of total revenue from these non-DTH streams within 18-24 months. Package structures are designed for flexibility, including basic options like the Budget pack at ₹28 for 30 days with 13 pay channels, premium tiers such as the Super Family HD at ₹239 monthly offering 222 channels (including 30 HD), and regional packs like FTA bundles featuring genre-specific channels in local languages at no cost.

History

Founding and Early Years

Dish TV originated as part of the Essel Group's media ventures under Zee Telefilms Limited, which spearheaded the development of direct-to-home (DTH) services in amid growing demand for improved television access beyond traditional cable networks. The Indian government had introduced DTH guidelines in 2000, but regulatory delays in issuing licenses persisted until 2003, when Zee received the country's first private DTH license, overcoming hurdles related to spectrum allocation and foreign caps that limited equity to 49 percent for non-Indian entities. The service officially launched on October 2, 2003, marking ’s inaugural DTH platform and targeting rural and semi-urban areas where cable infrastructure was sparse, thereby avoiding immediate confrontation with established urban cable operators. Initially, Dish TV offered around 50 channels in its basic package, including a mix of , , and regional content, delivered via set-top boxes priced accessibly to encourage adoption in underserved markets. For satellite capacity, the company partnered with the , leasing transponders on INSAT-3A, which had been launched earlier that year in April 2003 specifically to support telecommunications and broadcasting services. Early operations faced significant challenges, including stringent regulatory requirements for earth station setup within 12 months of licensing and from cable TV's lower entry costs, which slowed initial penetration despite the technological advantages of DTH like superior signal quality and channel variety. Nonetheless, Dish TV achieved key milestones, reaching 350,000 subscribers by late 2005—less than one percent of total TV households but a notable feat given the nascent market—through targeted marketing and installer networks in rural regions. In December 2006, as part of a broader restructuring, Zee Telefilms demerged its direct consumer business, including Dish TV, into ASC Enterprises Limited, which was subsequently rebranded as Dish TV Limited in March 2007 to reflect its standalone focus on DTH operations.

Key Expansions and Partnerships

In 2007, following prolonged legal disputes between the (which owns Dish TV and Zee) and India, the two entities reached a truce that enabled the carriage of Star's channels on Dish TV's platform. This resolution resolved carriage fee conflicts and expanded content availability, allowing Dish TV to enhance its offerings with popular and entertainment channels from Star, thereby supporting broader subscriber acquisition in urban markets. Dish TV's subscriber base grew significantly during this period, reaching 1 million by mid-2006 through aggressive marketing and infrastructure investments. By March 2010, the company had expanded to approximately 6.9 million subscribers, driven by urban penetration and the addition of diverse channel packages that appealed to a wider demographic. This growth was bolstered by early content agreements with regional broadcasters, which introduced localized programming to attract non-metro audiences. To strengthen content procurement, Dish TV formed the Comnet with group company Siti Cable in July 2015, aimed at negotiating better terms with broadcasters and aligning content costs with revenue models for their combined 20 million-plus customer base. Complementing this, Dish TV launched Zing Digital in January 2015 as a focused on South Indian markets, providing customized packages with up to 49 regional channels in Tamil, Telugu, and other languages to cater to linguistic diversity. These initiatives, along with TRAI's regulatory framework for enhanced services, positioned Dish TV for pre-merger scalability in interactive and regional segments.

Merger with Videocon d2h

On November 11, 2016, the boards of directors of Dish TV India Limited and Videocon d2h Limited approved an all-stock merger to amalgamate Videocon d2h into Dish TV, forming a combined entity named Dish TV Videocon Limited. The transaction was structured as a scheme of amalgamation under Indian company law, with Videocon d2h shareholders receiving approximately 2.02 new equity shares of the merged company for each share held in Videocon d2h, resulting in Dish TV shareholders owning about 55.4% of the new entity. The primary rationale for the merger was to consolidate operations in India's competitive direct-to-home (DTH) television market, creating the largest DTH provider by subscriber base to better compete with rivals such as Tata Sky and . At the time of announcement, the combined entity was projected to serve 27.6 million net subscribers as of September 30, 2016, representing a significant scale advantage in a sector with fragmented players and increasing pressure from digital streaming alternatives. This consolidation aimed to achieve cost synergies through shared infrastructure, procurement, and distribution networks while enhancing with content providers and broadcasters. The merger process involved multiple regulatory approvals to ensure compliance with securities, competition, and corporate laws. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), National Stock Exchange (NSE), and (BSE) granted approvals in early 2017, followed by the (CCI) on May 4, 2017, which found no appreciable adverse effect on competition in the DTH market. The (NCLT) approved the scheme on July 27, 2017, and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting provided final clearance on December 16, 2017. The merger was completed effective March 22, 2018, marking the dissolution of Videocon d2h as a separate entity and its full integration into Dish TV. Post-merger, the company retained multiple brands, including Dish TV, Zing, and Videocon d2h, to maintain distinct market positioning while unifying operations under a single platform. This integration expanded the overall channel offerings, combining Videocon d2h's lineup of over 650 channels with Dish TV's portfolio to provide subscribers with enhanced content variety, including more regional and options. Immediately following completion, the merged entity's reached approximately $2.2 billion, positioning it as India's leading listed media and company by scale.

Post-Merger Developments

Following the merger with Videocon d2h, Dish TV encountered substantial integration challenges stemming from the acquired entity's high debt load, estimated at approximately ₹1,540 with an average interest rate of 16-17%, which strained the combined operations and prompted regulatory scrutiny over financial disclosures and payments. This debt burden contributed to broader financial pressures within the , leading to the pledging of promoter shares and subsequent asset sales to service obligations, including the invocation of pledged equity by lenders like . The promoters' stake in Dish TV, which stood near 100% prior to the merger, progressively declined due to these pledging arrangements and forced sales amid the group's debt resolution efforts, reaching 4.06% by September 2025. In 2024 and 2025, escalating board disputes emerged between the Essel Group promoters, holding about 4% stake, and public shareholders controlling nearly 96% of the company, culminating in the rejection of multiple director appointments and the ouster of a record 25 directors over three years. These conflicts centered on demands for improved corporate governance and an extraordinary general meeting, with shareholders vetoing proposals such as the appointments of Mukesh Chand and Manish Khandelwal in June 2024, as well as Amit Singhal and Parag Agarawal in December 2024. To adapt to evolving market dynamics, Dish TV shifted toward a hybrid model integrating direct-to-home (DTH) services with over-the-top (OTT) platforms, exemplified by the launch of the VZY Smart TV device that combines satellite and streaming content for seamless access. This strategy unfolded amid industry consolidation, including merger talks between competitors such as Tata Play and Airtel Digital TV in early 2025, which were called off in May 2025, aimed at countering subscriber shifts to digital streaming. Complementing this pivot, Dish TV partnered with C21Media in late 2024 to launch the Content India Summit, held April 1-3, 2025, as a precursor to a larger 2026 event fostering international content collaborations and positioning India as a global entertainment hub.

Corporate Structure

Ownership and Shareholding

Dish TV India Limited's ownership structure as of September 2025 features a low promoter holding dominated by the , which controls 4.06% of the equity shares. This stake has been significantly impacted by debt-related pledging, with 11.64% of the promoters' shares pledged as security for loans. The 's diminished control stems from historical financial pressures, including the invocation of pledged shares by lenders in prior years. The remaining 95.94% of shares are held by public shareholders, reflecting a broad distribution among institutional and retail investors. Among major stakeholders, JC Flowers Asset Reconstruction Private Limited holds the largest non-promoter stake at 24.19%, acquired through the purchase of distressed assets previously owned by lenders. Other notable institutional holders include positions such as STCI Finance Ltd. at 1.89% and Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited at approximately 1.59%, with the majority of public ownership comprising retail investors at around 82.25%. , once a significant holder with over 24% in 2021-2022, divested its stake to JC Flowers in December 2022, reducing its involvement to negligible levels. The shareholding pattern has evolved markedly since pre- levels, when promoters held a dominant position exceeding 60% amid the Essel Group's control before the Videocon d2h merger. Post-merger in , the structure initially retained strong promoter influence, but subsequent debt crises led to pledging and dilutions, particularly in 2021 when promoter stakes fell below 6% due to share invocations and capital raises. By 2025, this has resulted in a public-majority , with promoters' share dropping to the current 4.06% amid ongoing financial restructuring. Governance challenges persist, highlighted by BSE and NSE imposing fines of ₹5.69 each on Dish TV in early 2025 for non-compliance with board composition norms under SEBI listing regulations, including inadequate independent directors and issues. These penalties reflect broader tensions between the low-equity promoters and public shareholders, who control over 95% and have ousted over 20 directors in the past three years amid disputes over control and transparency. Dish TV's shares are listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and (BSE) under the symbol DISHTV, with a of approximately ₹803 as of mid-November 2025. This valuation underscores the company's reduced scale in the competitive DTH market, influenced by the diluted promoter base and scrutiny.

Subsidiaries

Dish TV India Limited operates through several subsidiaries that enhance its digital broadcasting ecosystem, focusing on regional DTH and emerging digital services. Zing Digital, a wholly-owned launched in 2015, specializes in South Indian regional direct-to-home (DTH) services, providing access to over 200 localized channels tailored to linguistic preferences in states like , , and . In 2024, Dish TV incorporated wholly-owned subsidiaries to support diversification, including Dish Bharat Ventures Private Limited in October 2024 for and OTT initiatives, and Dish Infra Services Private Limited for infrastructure-related operations. These entities aid in expanding beyond traditional DTH into and connected services. The company also leverages shared infrastructure through Comnet, a 2015 joint venture with (an affiliate) for unified content negotiation and procurement, which has contributed to cost efficiencies and non-DTH revenue streams, including exploratory initiatives. As of 2025, these structures support Dish TV's diversification into integrated media services.

Operations

Technology and Infrastructure

Dish TV primarily utilizes Ku-band transponders on SES-8 at 95.0° East and at 93.5° East for its direct-to-home (DTH) signal transmission, enabling high-quality broadcast delivery across multiple frequencies such as 12729 V and 11510 H using 8PSK modulation. These satellites provide a total of approximately 15 Ku-band transponders, supporting the carriage of over 800 channels in standard and high-definition formats through efficient MPEG-4 compression. The infrastructure leverages the Indian Space Research Organisation's () series for reliable domestic coverage, with leased capacity ensuring robust signal strength for DTH operations. The company's set-top boxes form a core component of its delivery system, offering HD and 4K-capable models with digital video recording (DVR) functionality. The DishSMRT HUB and Smart+ variants run on Android TV OS, integrating over-the-top (OTT) apps alongside live satellite channels, and include features like Google Assistant-enabled voice search, built-in Chromecast, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity, and Dolby Atmos audio support. These devices support 4K UHD resolution for compatible content, with storage options up to 1TB for DVR recording, allowing users to pause, rewind, and store programs from the broadcast feed. Post-merger enhancements from Videocon d2h have introduced advanced hybrid models that seamlessly blend satellite and IP-based streaming. Dish TV maintains its own teleport and uplink facilities in , , serving as the primary hub for content aggregation, encoding, and transmission to satellites. These earth stations handle signal processing for hundreds of channels, utilizing partnerships with to secure transponder capacity on satellites for uplink operations. The infrastructure supports redundant systems for uninterrupted , including optic links for content ingestion from broadcasters. In recent innovations, Dish TV has emphasized hybrid DTH solutions, particularly with the 2025 launch of VZY Smart TVs that integrate DTH tuners with IP-based OTT platforms, enabling users to access live TV and streaming services on a single device. This approach combines Ku-band delivery with connectivity for on-demand content, targeting users in areas with reliable while maintaining reliability for linear TV. Anti-piracy measures include cardless systems via Verimatrix VCAS for , which encrypt signals to prevent unauthorized access, alongside forensic watermarking to trace leaked content. The service achieves a pan-India through Ku-band beams optimized for the subcontinent, ensuring reception via compact 60-90 cm dishes in urban and suburban areas. For remote and challenging terrains, C-band options on select transponders extend coverage to regions with signal attenuation issues, such as hilly or forested zones, using larger antennas for enhanced reliability. This dual-band strategy supports nationwide accessibility without terrestrial infrastructure dependencies.

Market Position and Subscribers

Dish TV holds a significant position in India's direct-to-home (DTH) television market, ranking as the third-largest provider with approximately 19% as of March 2025. The company's active subscriber base was around 10.9 million at the end of that quarter, part of the overall pay DTH sector totaling 56.92 million subscribers. By June 2025, the sector's active base had declined to 56.07 million amid persistent , with Dish TV's share remaining stable at roughly the same proportion, equating to about 10.7 million subscribers. This represents a notable reduction from the post-merger peak of 17.7 million active subscribers following the 2018 integration with Videocon d2h, driven by the migration of viewers to affordable OTT alternatives. The competitive environment for Dish TV is challenging, dominated by Tata Play (holding about 31% share) and Bharti Telemedia's Airtel Digital TV (around 20-30% depending on the quarter), alongside Sun Direct TV. Early 2025 discussions for a potential merger between Tata Play and Airtel Digital TV, which could have consolidated over 50% of the market, were ultimately abandoned in May due to unresolved terms, preserving the fragmented structure but heightening pricing and service pressures. Additionally, the surge in OTT platforms like JioCinema has accelerated subscriber erosion, with the pay DTH sector losing over 6 million users year-over-year through mid-2025. Dish TV exhibits regional strengths, with robust penetration in North and East India through its core offerings tailored to and regional languages like Bengali and Odia. Its Zing brand extends reach into and other areas by providing localized packs with Telugu, Tamil, and channels, enabling customized content for non-Hindi markets. The company emphasizes rural expansion, where DTH achieves higher penetration than cable due to limited infrastructure, via low-cost packs starting under ₹100 monthly to capture underserved households. To mitigate declines, Dish TV pursues retention through hybrid models, integrating DTH with its Watcho OTT app for bundled access to streaming content and introducing VZY smart TVs that combine broadcast and on-demand viewing. These efforts aim to boost engagement in a shifting , while ARPU trends reflect stability around ₹150 per month, with modest quarterly upticks from premium HD upsells and pricing adjustments.

Financial Performance

Dish TV India's revenue reached a peak of ₹6,166 in FY2019, following the merger with Videocon d2h, driven by an expanded subscriber base and consolidated operations. However, revenues have since experienced a consistent decline, falling to ₹3,556 in FY2020, ₹3,249 in FY2021, ₹2,802 in FY2022, ₹2,262 in FY2023, ₹1,857 in FY2024, and further to ₹1,568 in FY2025, primarily attributable to subscriber churn amid from OTT platforms and broadband services. This downward trend reflects broader challenges in the pay-TV sector, where active DTH subscribers decreased nationally from 58.22 million to 56.92 million by March 2025. As of FY2025, Dish TV's revenue composition remains heavily reliant on direct-to-home (DTH) services, with non-DTH segments—such as smart TVs, OTT content via Watcho, and initiatives—contributing around 10%. The majority derives from DTH subscriptions, supplemented by events and activations, though exact proportions for these within the DTH category are not publicly detailed in recent filings; overall, the company reported total operating revenue of ₹1,568 for the year. Key revenue drivers include efforts to boost (ARPU) through premium high-definition (HD) packs and bundled offerings, though ARPU has remained largely stagnant in recent quarters amid pricing pressures. To counter declining DTH dependency, Dish TV has set a diversification target of 25% non-DTH by 2027, leveraging expansions into manufacturing under the VZY brand and enhanced OTT integrations. In Q1 FY2026 (ending June 2025), quarterly stood at approximately ₹334 , marking a 27.5% year-over-year decline. Despite revenue pressures, EBITDA margins were maintained at 32.9% in Q3 FY2025, supported by cost optimizations.
Fiscal YearTotal Revenue (₹ Crore)
FY20196,166
FY20203,556
FY20213,249
FY20222,802
FY20232,262
FY20241,857
FY20251,568

Challenges and Losses

Dish TV India has encountered significant financial strain in recent quarters, reporting a consolidated net loss of ₹94.53 for the first quarter of 2026 (ended June 30, 2025), widening from a ₹1.56 loss in the same period of the previous year. This deterioration was primarily driven by a 27.5% decline in to ₹334 , exacerbated by asset write-downs and operational pressures including high servicing costs and subscriber churn. For the full 2025, the company narrowed its net loss to ₹487 from ₹1,966 in FY2024, yet the cumulative figure reflected ongoing burdens from legacy and a persistent erosion in the subscriber base amid competition from over-the-top (OTT) streaming services. In Q2 FY2026 (ended September 30, 2025), the net loss further widened to ₹133 from ₹37 year-over-year, with declining 26% to ₹291 . The company's debt profile remains a core challenge, with historical peaks exceeding ₹3,500 stemming from the merger with Videocon d2h, contributing to elevated interest expenses and limited financial flexibility even as efforts to refinance have progressed. Subscriber numbers have declined sharply due to the shift toward OTT platforms, with the broader DTH sector losing approximately 6 million active subscribers between June 2024 and June 2025—a roughly 10% drop—while Dish TV's subscription revenue specifically fell 10.8% year-over-year in Q1 FY2026. Regulatory pressures have added to the woes, as the (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) imposed fines totaling ₹11.38 on the company in August 2025 for non-compliance with listing regulations related to inadequate board composition and quorum during board meetings. Governance issues have compounded these difficulties, with shareholder disputes leading to repeated rejections of proposed board appointments and the ouster of 25 directors over the past three years, disrupting and compliance. These conflicts, often involving promoter groups and institutional investors like , have resulted in a weakened board structure, directly contributing to the regulatory fines and hindering strategic initiatives. Reflecting broader market , Dish TV's hovered around ₹4.39 per share as of November 18, 2025, near a multi-year low and reflecting a decline of approximately 59% over the past year amid concerns over profitability and . To address these headwinds, Dish TV has implemented cost-cutting measures, including the phasing out of subsidies and operational streamlining, alongside efforts to monetize non-core assets for debt reduction. The company is also pivoting toward hybrid models that integrate DTH with OTT and services, such as the launch of VZY branded smart TVs, to retain customers and diversify revenue streams beyond traditional broadcasting. Looking ahead, Dish TV anticipates potential recovery through accelerated non-DTH diversification, targeting 25% of from such segments within 18-24 months, even as the DTH industry faces ongoing consolidation and a projected further erosion of 5 million subscribers annually through 2025. This strategic shift, coupled with industry-wide adaptations to streaming dominance, could position the company for stabilization if governance challenges are resolved and debt levels are further managed.

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