Set-top box
Electronic device to convert a signal to an output for a television
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| 2024 | CSpace (Government of Kerala) and Waves launched as new OTT platforms |
| 2024 | Media reports highlight ongoing issues with OTT content regulation and platforms showing inappropriate content. |
| 2023 | News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA) submitted concerns to the information and broadcasting ministry regarding the Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, warning of potential 'chilling effect' on freedom of speech and expression. |
| 2023 | Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) pledged self-regulation for OTT platforms, highlighting ongoing challenges for content creators and producers in India. |
| 2023 | Ultra Jhakaas Marathi content platform launched. Voot merged with JioCinema |
| November 10 2023 | MIB India introduced the 'Broadcasting Service Regulation Bill' with a Programme Code and Content Evaluation Committee (CEC) for OTT platforms. Public consultation ongoing until January 15, 2024. |
| August 22 2023 | Indian government assured it will introduce rules to regulate vulgar and obscene content on social media and OTT platforms. |
| July 18 2023 | Anurag Thakur held a meeting with OTT stakeholders, emphasizing that content demeaning Indian culture will not be tolerated. |
| June 27 2023 | The Digital Public Content Governance Committee (DPCGC) took punitive action against Ullu OTT platform, demanding the removal of all explicit shows and adult scenes within 15 days. |
| June 20 2023 | Government mandated that Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and other streaming services must have their content independently reviewed for obscenity and violence before online publication. |
| May 16 2023 | Parliamentary panel instructed Netflix and Amazon Prime Video not to show obscene content. |
| April 26 2023 | Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) warned of strict action against OTT platforms showing nudity and obscenity. |
| April 15 2023 | I&B Secretary Apurva Chandra criticized the soft-touch regulations, claiming they led to the creation of undesirable and vulgar content. |
| March 2023 | Delhi High Court stated that framing rules and regulations to regulate content on social media and OTT platforms requires urgent attention. |
| March 19 2023 | I&B Minister Anurag Thakur stated that self-regulation does not mean OTT platforms can show obscenity and nudity. |
| 2021 | Chaupal and Planet Marathi OTT platforms launched. Viu stopped its services in India |
| 2021 | Planet Marathi became the first OTT platform dedicated to Marathi content in India, with Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit helping to launch the platform. |
| 2021 | IT Rules 2021 were implemented, establishing regulations for OTT platforms, specifically prohibiting content that is illegal or prohibited by law. |
| December 2021 | Sony and ZEE announced their merger and plans to combine their OTT (Over-the-Top) media platforms, though the merger was subsequently called off. |
| February 25 2021 | Indian government introduced self-regulation rules for OTT platforms to stop obscene content and abusive language. |
| 2020 | AMC+ OTT media service launched by AMC Networks, offering English-language content. |
| 2020 | Lionsgate Play and Aha launched. Hooq dissolved its services in India |
| 2020 | Rakuten Viki saw its biggest jump in web traffic from India during the COVID-19 lockdown, leading to ad localization on the platform. |
| February 2020 | Aha OTT platform was launched, broadcasting exclusively Telugu content. |
| 2019 | Hotstar began investing in generating original content, launching the 'Hotstar Specials' series and expanding its original programming strategy. |
| 2019 | Eros Now awarded 'Best OTT Platform of the Year 2019' at the British Asian Media Awards. Apple TV+ and ManoramaMAX also launched |
| 2019 | Eros Now was named the Best OTT Platform of the Year at the British Asian Media Awards. |
| 2018 | Beginning of a period where OTT platforms in India started emerging with controversial content, including web series with explicit material. |
| 2018 | Hotstar released its India Watch Report, revealing that 96% of watch time comes from videos longer than 20 minutes, and one-third of subscribers watch television shows. |
| 2018 | Netflix announced plans to invest ₹600 crore in producing Indian original programming. |
| 2018 | ZEE5 and Ullu App launched their streaming platforms |
| 2018 | Netflix purchased office space in the Bandra–Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai to establish its head office in India. |
| July 2018 | According to Morgan Stanley Research, Netflix had approximately 20 million viewers with an average watch time of over 120 minutes in India. |
| February 2018 | Amazon India launched Amazon Prime Music. |
| 2017 | ALTBalaji and Sun NXT started their OTT platform services |
| June 2017 | Sun NXT was launched as a video on demand service by Sun TV Network, initially streaming in Tamil and six other languages with over 4,000 Tamil movies and 200 Tamil shows. |
| April 2017 | Netflix registered as a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) in India and began commissioning local content. |
| 2016 | Amazon Prime Video was launched in India, offering 2,300 titles including 2,000 movies and about 400 shows, with plans to invest ₹20 billion in original content. |
| 2016 | Amazon Prime Video, JioTV, JioCinema, and Hayu launched their OTT services in India |
| 2016 | Global OTT companies Netflix and Amazon Prime Video entered the Indian market, causing local rivals to innovate in regional and hyper-regional content. |
| January 2016 | Netflix entered the Indian market, establishing its streaming service in the country. |
| 2015 | Hotstar (now JioHotstar) gained importance by winning IPL livestream rights. |
| 2015 | Multiple OTT platforms launched, including Arre, Eros Now, Hooq, Hungama Play, Netflix, TVFPlay, and Viu |
| 2014 | nexGTV continued live-streaming Indian Premier League matches on smartphones. |
| 2013 | SonyLIV started its OTT platform services |
| 2013 | DittoTV (Zee) and Sony Liv were launched in the Indian market, marking a significant momentum for OTT platforms. |
| 2013 | nexGTV became the first app to live-stream Indian Premier League matches on smartphones. |
| 2011 | Acorn TV launched by RLJ Entertainment, Inc. as an English-language OTT media service. |
| 2010 | Viki began operations in India as a web and mobile streaming platform |
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