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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
TopicThePrint-Koan Advisory series

Topic: ThePrint-Koan Advisory series

Banning RMGs could end up like Bihar’s prohibition. Poor will suffer most

India should build on regulatory architecture instead of driving consumers into the shadows. The real choice is not between prohibition and inaction, but between regulation and chaos.

India’s TRP ecosystem needs a reset. Time to end BARC monopoly

A ratings monopoly in India has led to lack of technological variation, resulting in sluggish systems detached from market dynamics.

India’s myopic view on tax policy hurts FDI. Fix it before it breaks the camel’s back

It is time for more proactive thinking on tax policy, which can no longer be guided only by the limited objective of revenue maximisation or hawkish enforcement to meet steep internal targets.

Internet can’t be regulated like TV. Look at how UK, Australia are doing it

Instead of spending limited state capacity on policing obscene content, India should invest in media literacy and public-service broadcasting to build a mature society.

OTT isn’t stopping viewers from turning to TV for sports. Now, remove legacy regulations

TV channel prices remain the same whether you are watching the IPL or its highlights three months later. Broadcasters cannot monetise on ‘perceived value’.

India must rethink compensation for fraud & scam victims. Follow UK-Singapore model

In contrast to India’s short reporting timelines, consumers in the United Kingdom have up to 13 months from the date of occurrence of a fraud or scam.

Refine PoSH Act for India’s gig companies. Online businesses have limitations

The liability framework for gig businesses could be aligned with the 'actual knowledge’ standard under section 79 of the Information Technology Act 2000.

India must weigh its interests in AI carefully. Don’t just follow California Bill, UNGA Compact

AI’s potential as a transformative technology must lead us to favour a more calibrated approach; one that doesn’t stem from a compliance mindset or obsession with regulatory jargon.

Karnataka welfare fund will make entertainment more expensive. And stifle market

In its rush to increase revenue, the Karnataka government may end up stifling a well-functioning and fertile market, potentially deterring investment and innovation in the state’s entertainment industry.

Karnataka gig workers bill shows bad design. Market-based social insurance model more practical

Gig workers often juggle multiple apps & shift between part-time and full-time work. None of the states considering gig worker laws fully account for this fluidity.

On Camera

India will absorb Trump tariff impact due to its Achilles’ heel

Like China, India remains a big domestic market, which will continue to attract investment, but the US tariffs will make India unattractive for future investments.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Op Sindoor lesson: IAF chief bats for joint planning & coordination centre in Delhi, not theaterisation

Contrary to claims regarding implementation of theaterisation, ThePrint first reported on 17 June 2021 that it will be delayed. Now, ACM Singh bats for different structure.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.