Market size of television in India FY 2019-2026
The size of India's television industry was estimated to reach 30.4 million units in 2026. It was around 20 million units in 2022. Television was part of the brown segment of consumer durables in the country. TV penetration increased to reach 69 percent in financial year 2020, diversifying into the semi-urban and rural areas where 109 out of 197 TV sets belonged to rural India.
Improved connection quality
It was forecasted that by 2023, the market share of digital television would be around 70 percent. In 2011, the government passed an act that would switch analog television connections across the country to digital television connections in four phases. Three of these were executed by 2017. Television connection was accessible by various means including cable operators, multi-system operators, direct to home (DTH), and high-speed internet protocol technology (IPTV). The number of DTH subscribers in India by 2023 was estimated to be almost twice as that of 2013. Dish TV, Tata Sky, Airtel, Vodafone, and Prasar Bharti owned Free Dish were key players for the market. Zee Entertainment-owned Dish TV had the highest market share among DTH players.
Push by regional content
According to Broadcast Audience Research Council, regional content had helped to drive the total television consumption in the country. Among the broadcasted channels, the Hindi language took the top spot in India. In terms of television viewership based on language, Hindi channels were also the most preferred ones.
Improved connection quality
It was forecasted that by 2023, the market share of digital television would be around 70 percent. In 2011, the government passed an act that would switch analog television connections across the country to digital television connections in four phases. Three of these were executed by 2017. Television connection was accessible by various means including cable operators, multi-system operators, direct to home (DTH), and high-speed internet protocol technology (IPTV). The number of DTH subscribers in India by 2023 was estimated to be almost twice as that of 2013. Dish TV, Tata Sky, Airtel, Vodafone, and Prasar Bharti owned Free Dish were key players for the market. Zee Entertainment-owned Dish TV had the highest market share among DTH players.
Push by regional content
According to Broadcast Audience Research Council, regional content had helped to drive the total television consumption in the country. Among the broadcasted channels, the Hindi language took the top spot in India. In terms of television viewership based on language, Hindi channels were also the most preferred ones.
