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Mumbai/IBNS: Reduction in the price of essentials is the biggest expectation from the 2023 budget, according to a pre-budget survey conducted by Consumer data intelligence company Axis My India.

The latest findings of the India Consumer Sentiment Index (CSI), a monthly analysis of consumer perception on a wide range of issues, highlighted that one of the major requests which come out in this survey is the reduction in income tax rates, which will give consumers more money in hand.

The Pre-Budget net CSI score, calculated by percentage increase minus percentage decrease in sentiment, is at +10, from +08 last month reflecting an increase by 02 points.

The sentiment analysis delves into five relevant sub-indices – Overall household spending, spending on essential and non-essential items, spending on healthcare, media consumption habits, entertainment and tourism trends.

The survey was carried out via Computer-Aided Telephonic Interviews with a sample size of 6100 people across 27 states and UTs.

Sixty-five percent belonged to rural India, while 35% belonged to urban counterparts. In terms of regional spread, 23% belong to the Northern parts while 27% belong to the Eastern parts of India.

Moreover, 28% and 22% belonged to Western and Southern parts of India respectively.

A total of 69% of the respondents were male, while 31% were female. In terms of the two majority sample groups, 33% reflect the age group 36YO to 50YO and 30% reflect the age group of 26YO to 35YO.

Commenting on the CSI report, Pradeep Gupta, Chairman & MD, Axis My India, said “Consumers are looking forward to the upcoming budget announcements as a ray of hope for better life and livelihood and there is a huge expectation in terms of price control.”

Consumers are also looking forward to various measures that the government will take towards fuelling digitization in the Indian economy, he said, addding that overall, despite global headwinds, the Indian economy should be poised for further growth in 2023.

On topics of current national interest ahead of the 2023 budget:

·Deep diving deeper to understand citizens’ sentiments towards the Indian economy, the survey found out that 22% consider ‘oil prices’ to significantly impact the Indian economy this year.

Moreover, 16% each consider ‘inflation’ and ‘upcoming 2024 elections’ to also have a bearing this year on the economy. Government policies and Russia-Ukraine war continue to be a concern for 14% and 11% respectively.

The CSI survey also attempted to demystify consumer expectations from the budget. It revealed top issues that the upcoming budget needs to address:

–   A majority of 73% feels that the budget needs to address ‘reduction in prices of essential items like soap, detergent, cooking oil’.

–   54% believe that it should also look into GST exemption on essential items

–   44% wants reduction in GST % &

–   32% wants housing loan exemption limits to be re-looked at

· The survey also highlighted that 26% believe that Finance Minister should lower personal income tax rates in the upcoming budget by 5%. In addition, 25% wants the exemption limit to be raised beyond 2.5 lacs.

· The survey also threw light on factors that will help digitization in the Indian economy. Better banking network (view of 32%), better spread of telecom connectivity & 5G (view of 19%) and better Internet security (view of 18%) are considered important pillars of digitization.

· According to Axis My India’s Survey 38% notice brand advertisements on TV while 32% notice ads on digital medium. In addition of those surveyed 51% have noticed advertisements atleast once (or more) on digital medium.

Key CSI findings:

· Overall household spending has increased for 59% of families, increased by 4% compared to last month. The net score, which was +47, last month has increased by 5 to +52 this month.

· Spends on essentials like personal care & household items have increased for 40% of families, which reflects a dip by 1% from last month. The net score, which was at +26 last month, increased by two at +28 this month.

· Spends on non-essential & discretionary products like AC, Car, and Refrigerator has increased for 5% of families, which reflects a decrease by 2% from last month. The net score, which was at +2 last month, has reduced to +1 this month. Sentiment towards discretionary spends highlight the lowest percentage increase in the last four months.

· Expenses towards health-related items such as vitamins, tests, healthy food has surged for 33% of the families.

This reflects a decrease in consumption by 6% from last month.

The health score which has a negative connotation i.e., the lesser the spends on health items the better the sentiments, had a net score value of -28 last month, is at -22 this month. Sentiment towards health spends also showcase the lowest percentage increase in the last four months.

· Consumption of media (TV, Internet, Radio etc.) has increased for 20% of the families, which reflects a decrease by 1% from last four months where it has been consistent at 21%. The overall, net score, which was at -2 last month, reflects 0 this month.

· Mobility has increased for 9% of the families, which reflects an increase by 2% from last month. The overall mobility net indicator score, which was at +2 last month, has remained the same this month.

Emily Atack looked sombre as she left the BBC Radio studios in London on Tuesday, after opening up about the vile abuse she cops online. 

The actress and comedian, 33, was seen after appearing on BBC’s Woman’s Hour, looking down and at one point shielding her face with her hand. 

It comes after Emily appeared on This Morning where she broke down in tears after revealing the abuse she receives on social media from trolls and online predators.

Sombre: Emily Atack looked sombre as she left the BBC radio studios on Tuesday, after breaking down in tears over the vile online abuse she’s received

For her day of media appearances, where she’s promoting new BBC2 documentary Emily Atack: Asking For It, Emily looked chic in a flowing purple dress. 

She wore TV makeup and had her long locks out and over her shoulders in tousled curls. 

Emily looked a little sullen as she stepped out, with it no doubt being a tough day as she has to keep opening up about her horrific experiences online.  

Chic: Emily looked chic in a flowing purple dress, but kept her head down while out and about

Tough: Emily looked a little sullen as she stepped out, with it no doubt being a tough day as she has to keep opening up about her horrific experiences online

New documentary: Emily is busy promoting new BBC2 documentary Emily Atack: Asking For It

She was pictured arriving and exiting the studios.  

Emily broke down on Tuesday while admitting she feels sexually assaulted ‘100 times a day’ as a consequence of the crude messages she receives on social media. 

The actress explores the alarming rise in online sexual harassment for new BBC2 documentary Emily Atack: Asking For It after experiencing repeated daily abuse across her Instagram and TikTok accounts. 

Appearing on Tuesday’s edition of This Morning, an emotional Emily said she has become as ‘easy target’ for online predators because she’s single with an unwarranted reputation for ‘sleeping with lots of men’.

Emotional: Emily broke down on Tuesday while admitting she feels sexually assaulted ‘100 times a day’ as a consequence of the crude messages she receives on social media

Targeted: She has experiencing repeated daily abuse across her Instagram and TikTok accounts

Emotional: Emily broke down on Tuesday while admitting she feels sexually assaulted ‘100 times a day’ due to online abuse

She said: ‘I am just trying to live my life as a free woman without being harassed… when you get messages like that you feel so alone and isolated, it’s this spiral of self doubt and shame and doubt.’ 

Atack, who found fame in teen sitcom The Inbetweeners, said one of her regular online abusers is a married father who frequently creates fake accounts in order to send her sexually explicit messages. 

‘He says that he tucks his children into bed and then comes alone to abuse me,’ she told hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. 

‘Then, well, sometimes he asks if I’ll get involved with him and his wife. Then he says: ”I want to do it behind my wife’s back while my children are asleep.”

‘He calls himself ‘daddy Dave’ to me and constantly says the word ‘daddy’, which is really psychologically horrible.’ 

Nightmare: Appearing on Tuesday’s edition of This Morning, an emotional Atack revealed one of her abusers repeatedly bombard her with inappropriate messages

Devastated: The actress was comforted by host Holly Willoughby as she discussed the alarming rise in online sexual harassment aimed at women 

While the actress is keen to track down the offenders, many of whom conceal their true identities, she remains cautious about the prospect of destroying someone’s family. 

She said: ‘I’m terrified of exposing someone and ruining their life… I feel like I’m on a crusade with it now, I won’t change the way I dress or delete my accounts. 

‘You can be a sex worker or a nun and it happens. I’ve learned this isn’t about you, it’s about them and their quest for power. For women and girls, our safety shouldn’t be up for debate. These problems aren’t being listened to enough.’ 

Stepping out: The actress was seen arriving at BBC studios for Women’s Hour during her promotional campaign for new show Emily Atack: Asking For It

For a good cause: Atack is campaigning for tougher laws concerning harassment as a result of the impact it has on her and her family’s mental health

Abuse: Atack checks her social media messages in a still from her new BBC2 show 

The actress says she has approached Instagram and TikTok for assistance in closing down some of the offending accounts, but has been met with a wall of silence. 

Blundering social media moderators also shut down her account on one occasion after she ‘violated’ house rules by reposting a vile message in an attempt to shame its sender. 

She recalled: ‘There was a message that was so upsetting to me, I put it up and my account was actually suspended for a couple of days because I reposted the photograph.’  

False impression: She claimed some male followers wrongly assume she is ‘up for it’ based on her Instagram content, despite having never met the actress

Working hard: The actress previously discussed the issue during an appearance on Monday morning’s BBC Breakfast 

Atack previously explained her motivation for campaigning for tougher laws concerning harassment and the impact it has on her and her family’s mental health. 

She told Monday’s BBC Breakfast: ‘We were in lockdown, everyone feeling really isolated and my whole life I had noticed the behaviour that men throw towards me. 

‘But I really noticed a surge in sexually violent threats being sent to me on social media.

‘And it was getting worse and worse and I used humour as a way to cope with it and put it out there to say is this normal?’

‘I screenshotted the stuff and I just wanted to see the reaction. It was fascinating to see how huge this problem is.’ 

Sought out: Atack says she has become as ‘easy target’ for online predators because she’s single with an unwarranted reputation for ‘sleeping with lots of men 

Harrowing: Atack reads sexualised messages sent from complete strangers in a clip from her new show, which airs on Tuesday evening 

Speaking about the vile things she’s been sent, she said: ‘I’ve had things sadly that have happened to me in person too.

‘The reason why I say this online abuse is as bad as in the street, is the feeling I get when I’m sent something stirs up the same feelings the same as if it happened in the street. 

‘When someone sends me a message like that, I can delete it but that message has already gone in, I have to go about my day seeing that. 

‘People are asking me to wave a blind eye by blocking and deleting. All these behaviours can escalate and become way worse.’ 

Let’s talk: Atack on the This Morning sofa ahead of her Tuesday morning chat with Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield 

Atack went on to talk about how she was trying to change the laws around online sexual harassment.

She said: ‘When I started the process I was looking at the law, I did a talk in Parliament about the mental impact.

‘Looking at the law, tweaking it, would feel a little bit more comforting to know they were taking it seriously.’

She added: ‘I still question myself, when I came on a minute ago I was making sure my cleavage wasn’t out too much. We don’t want to give off a vibe we’re flaunting our bodies.

‘I speak about my sex life in my shows, I’m very sexually liberated but this sort of behaviour I’ve learnt into, because from a young age it’s been projected onto me. It’s a coping mechanism. We’re absolutely not asking for it.’ 

Emily Atack: Asking For It airs on Tuesday at 9:00PM on BBC2. 

The year 2022 was the year of recovery for all industries after facing multiple waves of Covid. As we enter 2023, all sectors, including the media, are expecting some relief measures in the upcoming Union Budget to boost their revenue. We spoke to senior leaders in the radio industry to understand what they are looking forward to. Take a look at what they shared.

Rationalisation of GST structure 

Industries across sectors are skeptical about the complex GST structure that came into force a few years back.  Radio industry too expects rationalisation of the tax.

According to Ashit Kukian, CEO of Radio City, “The radio sector has been experiencing a steady economic recovery post Covid. With the Budget for 2023 to be announced soon and the Finance Minister laying the foundation of India’s economic growth revenue, the radio sector has certain expectations for the same. One of the most important expectations is re-examination and rationalization of GST. This rationalisation can help the radio industry generate higher revenue and focus on a stronger growth trajectory.”

Advertising support from government 

Industries across sectors have been witnessing stagnancy in business for the last couple of years. They all are looking at the government for some support in the form of advertising.

Nisha Narayanan, Director & COO, of RED FM, and Magic FM, said, “Radio has always been loved by the advertising industry for a multitude of reasons. The R in the radio stands for the recall value. It has been and will be the first preference for advertisers even in the upcoming years. This is because radio presents content wrapped in creativity that stays with the listeners for a longer period as compared to other mediums. However, all the benefits fall flat on the face if not supported by the required policies by the government.”

“The radio industry is in dire need of opportunities that are equivalent to other industries, especially in terms of advertising support from the government. Radio has the last-mile reach. It possesses the potential of assisting through natural calamities and much more. Despite the many strengths of radio, the government expenditure on the medium has remained stagnant in recent years and advertising rates have been the same as well,” she shared.

Integration of technology to bolster audience base

Talking about technology integration and media advancement across undeveloped areas, Kukian said, “Additionally, we hope that the government draws attention to the integration of technology and digitization across hinterlands as it will help strengthen the radio & media industry in bolstering the audience base. Leveraging this reach, the radio industry can continue to be one of the most preferred media of communication and offer relevant information across the length and breadth of the nation.” 

Talking further about technological development and licence issues in the radio industry, Narayanan said, “We seek allowance in terms of networking, resolving music royalty concerns, and creating an IT policy for streaming digital content. Moreover, relief in terms of investing in the licencing or OTEF at lower infrastructural costs to create original content is expected to be a game changer for the radio industry. With the amended policies and support, the radio industry will continue to be a medium for the masses that uplifts other industries along with it.”

She further asked the government to boost radio infrastructure and create policies that assist in the expansion of the industry into newer markets.

“The radio industry has the potential to thrive if abetted with a level-playing field, especially when it comes to operating in the digital ecosystem. This can be achieved by allowing news and current affairs on radio. This can further encourage more players to join the ecosystem and make it less monopolistic,” she explained.

Promotion of Atmanirbhar Bharat

Talking about the import of equipment used in the radio industry, Rahul J Namjoshi, Chief Executive Officer, My FM Radio, Dainik Bhaskar Group, said, “Import duty on transmitters and broadcasting equipment should be exempted as these equipment are not manufactured in India and we are dependent on imports only.”

He added that in indigenous manufacturers should be encouraged. 

Licensing Private FM Radio

Furthermore, bringing up the topic of focusing more the license private FM Radio, Abhay Ojha, CBO Zee Media Corporation Limited, said, “Private FM Radio should be given news Broadcasting license for the overall growth of the media.”

Echoing the idea, Kukain, said, “While the recently announced new radio phase III guidelines will boost the radio industry, we believe that the government should also provide an extension on the licence period and streamline the annual licence fees.” 

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Mumbai/IBNS: Reduction in the price of essentials is the biggest expectation from the 2023 budget, according to a pre-budget survey conducted by Consumer data intelligence company Axis My India.

The latest findings of the India Consumer Sentiment Index (CSI), a monthly analysis of consumer perception on a wide range of issues, highlighted that one of the major requests which come out in this survey is the reduction in income tax rates, which will give consumers more money in hand.

The Pre-Budget net CSI score, calculated by percentage increase minus percentage decrease in sentiment, is at +10, from +08 last month reflecting an increase by 02 points.

The sentiment analysis delves into five relevant sub-indices – Overall household spending, spending on essential and non-essential items, spending on healthcare, media consumption habits, entertainment and tourism trends.

The survey was carried out via Computer-Aided Telephonic Interviews with a sample size of 6100 people across 27 states and UTs.

Sixty-five percent belonged to rural India, while 35% belonged to urban counterparts. In terms of regional spread, 23% belong to the Northern parts while 27% belong to the Eastern parts of India.

Moreover, 28% and 22% belonged to Western and Southern parts of India respectively.

A total of 69% of the respondents were male, while 31% were female. In terms of the two majority sample groups, 33% reflect the age group 36YO to 50YO and 30% reflect the age group of 26YO to 35YO.

Commenting on the CSI report, Pradeep Gupta, Chairman & MD, Axis My India, said “Consumers are looking forward to the upcoming budget announcements as a ray of hope for better life and livelihood and there is a huge expectation in terms of price control.”

Consumers are also looking forward to various measures that the government will take towards fuelling digitization in the Indian economy, he said, addding that overall, despite global headwinds, the Indian economy should be poised for further growth in 2023.

On topics of current national interest ahead of the 2023 budget:

·Deep diving deeper to understand citizens’ sentiments towards the Indian economy, the survey found out that 22% consider ‘oil prices’ to significantly impact the Indian economy this year.

Moreover, 16% each consider ‘inflation’ and ‘upcoming 2024 elections’ to also have a bearing this year on the economy. Government policies and Russia-Ukraine war continue to be a concern for 14% and 11% respectively.

The CSI survey also attempted to demystify consumer expectations from the budget. It revealed top issues that the upcoming budget needs to address:

–   A majority of 73% feels that the budget needs to address ‘reduction in prices of essential items like soap, detergent, cooking oil’.

–   54% believe that it should also look into GST exemption on essential items

–   44% wants reduction in GST % &

–   32% wants housing loan exemption limits to be re-looked at

· The survey also highlighted that 26% believe that Finance Minister should lower personal income tax rates in the upcoming budget by 5%. In addition, 25% wants the exemption limit to be raised beyond 2.5 lacs.

· The survey also threw light on factors that will help digitization in the Indian economy. Better banking network (view of 32%), better spread of telecom connectivity & 5G (view of 19%) and better Internet security (view of 18%) are considered important pillars of digitization.

· According to Axis My India’s Survey 38% notice brand advertisements on TV while 32% notice ads on digital medium. In addition of those surveyed 51% have noticed advertisements atleast once (or more) on digital medium.

Key CSI findings:

· Overall household spending has increased for 59% of families, increased by 4% compared to last month. The net score, which was +47, last month has increased by 5 to +52 this month.

· Spends on essentials like personal care & household items have increased for 40% of families, which reflects a dip by 1% from last month. The net score, which was at +26 last month, increased by two at +28 this month.

· Spends on non-essential & discretionary products like AC, Car, and Refrigerator has increased for 5% of families, which reflects a decrease by 2% from last month. The net score, which was at +2 last month, has reduced to +1 this month. Sentiment towards discretionary spends highlight the lowest percentage increase in the last four months.

· Expenses towards health-related items such as vitamins, tests, healthy food has surged for 33% of the families.

This reflects a decrease in consumption by 6% from last month.

The health score which has a negative connotation i.e., the lesser the spends on health items the better the sentiments, had a net score value of -28 last month, is at -22 this month. Sentiment towards health spends also showcase the lowest percentage increase in the last four months.

· Consumption of media (TV, Internet, Radio etc.) has increased for 20% of the families, which reflects a decrease by 1% from last four months where it has been consistent at 21%. The overall, net score, which was at -2 last month, reflects 0 this month.

· Mobility has increased for 9% of the families, which reflects an increase by 2% from last month. The overall mobility net indicator score, which was at +2 last month, has remained the same this month.

Emily Atack looked sombre as she left the BBC Radio studios in London on Tuesday, after opening up about the vile abuse she cops online. 

The actress and comedian, 33, was seen after appearing on BBC’s Woman’s Hour, looking down and at one point shielding her face with her hand. 

It comes after Emily appeared on This Morning where she broke down in tears after revealing the abuse she receives on social media from trolls and online predators.

Sombre: Emily Atack looked sombre as she left the BBC radio studios on Tuesday, after breaking down in tears over the vile online abuse she’s received

For her day of media appearances, where she’s promoting new BBC2 documentary Emily Atack: Asking For It, Emily looked chic in a flowing purple dress. 

She wore TV makeup and had her long locks out and over her shoulders in tousled curls. 

Emily looked a little sullen as she stepped out, with it no doubt being a tough day as she has to keep opening up about her horrific experiences online.  

Chic: Emily looked chic in a flowing purple dress, but kept her head down while out and about

Tough: Emily looked a little sullen as she stepped out, with it no doubt being a tough day as she has to keep opening up about her horrific experiences online

New documentary: Emily is busy promoting new BBC2 documentary Emily Atack: Asking For It

She was pictured arriving and exiting the studios.  

Emily broke down on Tuesday while admitting she feels sexually assaulted ‘100 times a day’ as a consequence of the crude messages she receives on social media. 

The actress explores the alarming rise in online sexual harassment for new BBC2 documentary Emily Atack: Asking For It after experiencing repeated daily abuse across her Instagram and TikTok accounts. 

Appearing on Tuesday’s edition of This Morning, an emotional Emily said she has become as ‘easy target’ for online predators because she’s single with an unwarranted reputation for ‘sleeping with lots of men’.

Emotional: Emily broke down on Tuesday while admitting she feels sexually assaulted ‘100 times a day’ as a consequence of the crude messages she receives on social media

Targeted: She has experiencing repeated daily abuse across her Instagram and TikTok accounts

Emotional: Emily broke down on Tuesday while admitting she feels sexually assaulted ‘100 times a day’ due to online abuse

She said: ‘I am just trying to live my life as a free woman without being harassed… when you get messages like that you feel so alone and isolated, it’s this spiral of self doubt and shame and doubt.’ 

Atack, who found fame in teen sitcom The Inbetweeners, said one of her regular online abusers is a married father who frequently creates fake accounts in order to send her sexually explicit messages. 

‘He says that he tucks his children into bed and then comes alone to abuse me,’ she told hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. 

‘Then, well, sometimes he asks if I’ll get involved with him and his wife. Then he says: ”I want to do it behind my wife’s back while my children are asleep.”

‘He calls himself ‘daddy Dave’ to me and constantly says the word ‘daddy’, which is really psychologically horrible.’ 

Nightmare: Appearing on Tuesday’s edition of This Morning, an emotional Atack revealed one of her abusers repeatedly bombard her with inappropriate messages

Devastated: The actress was comforted by host Holly Willoughby as she discussed the alarming rise in online sexual harassment aimed at women 

While the actress is keen to track down the offenders, many of whom conceal their true identities, she remains cautious about the prospect of destroying someone’s family. 

She said: ‘I’m terrified of exposing someone and ruining their life… I feel like I’m on a crusade with it now, I won’t change the way I dress or delete my accounts. 

‘You can be a sex worker or a nun and it happens. I’ve learned this isn’t about you, it’s about them and their quest for power. For women and girls, our safety shouldn’t be up for debate. These problems aren’t being listened to enough.’ 

Stepping out: The actress was seen arriving at BBC studios for Women’s Hour during her promotional campaign for new show Emily Atack: Asking For It

For a good cause: Atack is campaigning for tougher laws concerning harassment as a result of the impact it has on her and her family’s mental health

Abuse: Atack checks her social media messages in a still from her new BBC2 show 

The actress says she has approached Instagram and TikTok for assistance in closing down some of the offending accounts, but has been met with a wall of silence. 

Blundering social media moderators also shut down her account on one occasion after she ‘violated’ house rules by reposting a vile message in an attempt to shame its sender. 

She recalled: ‘There was a message that was so upsetting to me, I put it up and my account was actually suspended for a couple of days because I reposted the photograph.’  

False impression: She claimed some male followers wrongly assume she is ‘up for it’ based on her Instagram content, despite having never met the actress

Working hard: The actress previously discussed the issue during an appearance on Monday morning’s BBC Breakfast 

Atack previously explained her motivation for campaigning for tougher laws concerning harassment and the impact it has on her and her family’s mental health. 

She told Monday’s BBC Breakfast: ‘We were in lockdown, everyone feeling really isolated and my whole life I had noticed the behaviour that men throw towards me. 

‘But I really noticed a surge in sexually violent threats being sent to me on social media.

‘And it was getting worse and worse and I used humour as a way to cope with it and put it out there to say is this normal?’

‘I screenshotted the stuff and I just wanted to see the reaction. It was fascinating to see how huge this problem is.’ 

Sought out: Atack says she has become as ‘easy target’ for online predators because she’s single with an unwarranted reputation for ‘sleeping with lots of men 

Harrowing: Atack reads sexualised messages sent from complete strangers in a clip from her new show, which airs on Tuesday evening 

Speaking about the vile things she’s been sent, she said: ‘I’ve had things sadly that have happened to me in person too.

‘The reason why I say this online abuse is as bad as in the street, is the feeling I get when I’m sent something stirs up the same feelings the same as if it happened in the street. 

‘When someone sends me a message like that, I can delete it but that message has already gone in, I have to go about my day seeing that. 

‘People are asking me to wave a blind eye by blocking and deleting. All these behaviours can escalate and become way worse.’ 

Let’s talk: Atack on the This Morning sofa ahead of her Tuesday morning chat with Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield 

Atack went on to talk about how she was trying to change the laws around online sexual harassment.

She said: ‘When I started the process I was looking at the law, I did a talk in Parliament about the mental impact.

‘Looking at the law, tweaking it, would feel a little bit more comforting to know they were taking it seriously.’

She added: ‘I still question myself, when I came on a minute ago I was making sure my cleavage wasn’t out too much. We don’t want to give off a vibe we’re flaunting our bodies.

‘I speak about my sex life in my shows, I’m very sexually liberated but this sort of behaviour I’ve learnt into, because from a young age it’s been projected onto me. It’s a coping mechanism. We’re absolutely not asking for it.’ 

Emily Atack: Asking For It airs on Tuesday at 9:00PM on BBC2. 

The year 2022 was the year of recovery for all industries after facing multiple waves of Covid. As we enter 2023, all sectors, including the media, are expecting some relief measures in the upcoming Union Budget to boost their revenue. We spoke to senior leaders in the radio industry to understand what they are looking forward to. Take a look at what they shared.

Rationalisation of GST structure 

Industries across sectors are skeptical about the complex GST structure that came into force a few years back.  Radio industry too expects rationalisation of the tax.

According to Ashit Kukian, CEO of Radio City, “The radio sector has been experiencing a steady economic recovery post Covid. With the Budget for 2023 to be announced soon and the Finance Minister laying the foundation of India’s economic growth revenue, the radio sector has certain expectations for the same. One of the most important expectations is re-examination and rationalization of GST. This rationalisation can help the radio industry generate higher revenue and focus on a stronger growth trajectory.”

Advertising support from government 

Industries across sectors have been witnessing stagnancy in business for the last couple of years. They all are looking at the government for some support in the form of advertising.

Nisha Narayanan, Director & COO, of RED FM, and Magic FM, said, “Radio has always been loved by the advertising industry for a multitude of reasons. The R in the radio stands for the recall value. It has been and will be the first preference for advertisers even in the upcoming years. This is because radio presents content wrapped in creativity that stays with the listeners for a longer period as compared to other mediums. However, all the benefits fall flat on the face if not supported by the required policies by the government.”

“The radio industry is in dire need of opportunities that are equivalent to other industries, especially in terms of advertising support from the government. Radio has the last-mile reach. It possesses the potential of assisting through natural calamities and much more. Despite the many strengths of radio, the government expenditure on the medium has remained stagnant in recent years and advertising rates have been the same as well,” she shared.

Integration of technology to bolster audience base

Talking about technology integration and media advancement across undeveloped areas, Kukian said, “Additionally, we hope that the government draws attention to the integration of technology and digitization across hinterlands as it will help strengthen the radio & media industry in bolstering the audience base. Leveraging this reach, the radio industry can continue to be one of the most preferred media of communication and offer relevant information across the length and breadth of the nation.” 

Talking further about technological development and licence issues in the radio industry, Narayanan said, “We seek allowance in terms of networking, resolving music royalty concerns, and creating an IT policy for streaming digital content. Moreover, relief in terms of investing in the licencing or OTEF at lower infrastructural costs to create original content is expected to be a game changer for the radio industry. With the amended policies and support, the radio industry will continue to be a medium for the masses that uplifts other industries along with it.”

She further asked the government to boost radio infrastructure and create policies that assist in the expansion of the industry into newer markets.

“The radio industry has the potential to thrive if abetted with a level-playing field, especially when it comes to operating in the digital ecosystem. This can be achieved by allowing news and current affairs on radio. This can further encourage more players to join the ecosystem and make it less monopolistic,” she explained.

Promotion of Atmanirbhar Bharat

Talking about the import of equipment used in the radio industry, Rahul J Namjoshi, Chief Executive Officer, My FM Radio, Dainik Bhaskar Group, said, “Import duty on transmitters and broadcasting equipment should be exempted as these equipment are not manufactured in India and we are dependent on imports only.”

He added that in indigenous manufacturers should be encouraged. 

Licensing Private FM Radio

Furthermore, bringing up the topic of focusing more the license private FM Radio, Abhay Ojha, CBO Zee Media Corporation Limited, said, “Private FM Radio should be given news Broadcasting license for the overall growth of the media.”

Echoing the idea, Kukain, said, “While the recently announced new radio phase III guidelines will boost the radio industry, we believe that the government should also provide an extension on the licence period and streamline the annual licence fees.” 

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Emily Atack looked sombre as she left the BBC Radio studios in London on Tuesday, after opening up about the vile abuse she cops online. 

The actress and comedian, 33, was seen after appearing on BBC’s Woman’s Hour, looking down and at one point shielding her face with her hand. 

It comes after Emily appeared on This Morning where she broke down in tears after revealing the abuse she receives on social media from trolls and online predators.

Sombre: Emily Atack looked sombre as she left the BBC radio studios on Tuesday, after breaking down in tears over the vile online abuse she’s received

For her day of media appearances, where she’s promoting new BBC2 documentary Emily Atack: Asking For It, Emily looked chic in a flowing purple dress. 

She wore TV makeup and had her long locks out and over her shoulders in tousled curls. 

Emily looked a little sullen as she stepped out, with it no doubt being a tough day as she has to keep opening up about her horrific experiences online.  

Chic: Emily looked chic in a flowing purple dress, but kept her head down while out and about

Tough: Emily looked a little sullen as she stepped out, with it no doubt being a tough day as she has to keep opening up about her horrific experiences online

New documentary: Emily is busy promoting new BBC2 documentary Emily Atack: Asking For It

She was pictured arriving and exiting the studios.  

Emily broke down on Tuesday while admitting she feels sexually assaulted ‘100 times a day’ as a consequence of the crude messages she receives on social media. 

The actress explores the alarming rise in online sexual harassment for new BBC2 documentary Emily Atack: Asking For It after experiencing repeated daily abuse across her Instagram and TikTok accounts. 

Appearing on Tuesday’s edition of This Morning, an emotional Emily said she has become as ‘easy target’ for online predators because she’s single with an unwarranted reputation for ‘sleeping with lots of men’.

Emotional: Emily broke down on Tuesday while admitting she feels sexually assaulted ‘100 times a day’ as a consequence of the crude messages she receives on social media

Targeted: She has experiencing repeated daily abuse across her Instagram and TikTok accounts

Emotional: Emily broke down on Tuesday while admitting she feels sexually assaulted ‘100 times a day’ due to online abuse

She said: ‘I am just trying to live my life as a free woman without being harassed… when you get messages like that you feel so alone and isolated, it’s this spiral of self doubt and shame and doubt.’ 

Atack, who found fame in teen sitcom The Inbetweeners, said one of her regular online abusers is a married father who frequently creates fake accounts in order to send her sexually explicit messages. 

‘He says that he tucks his children into bed and then comes alone to abuse me,’ she told hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. 

‘Then, well, sometimes he asks if I’ll get involved with him and his wife. Then he says: ”I want to do it behind my wife’s back while my children are asleep.”

‘He calls himself ‘daddy Dave’ to me and constantly says the word ‘daddy’, which is really psychologically horrible.’ 

Nightmare: Appearing on Tuesday’s edition of This Morning, an emotional Atack revealed one of her abusers repeatedly bombard her with inappropriate messages

Devastated: The actress was comforted by host Holly Willoughby as she discussed the alarming rise in online sexual harassment aimed at women 

While the actress is keen to track down the offenders, many of whom conceal their true identities, she remains cautious about the prospect of destroying someone’s family. 

She said: ‘I’m terrified of exposing someone and ruining their life… I feel like I’m on a crusade with it now, I won’t change the way I dress or delete my accounts. 

‘You can be a sex worker or a nun and it happens. I’ve learned this isn’t about you, it’s about them and their quest for power. For women and girls, our safety shouldn’t be up for debate. These problems aren’t being listened to enough.’ 

Stepping out: The actress was seen arriving at BBC studios for Women’s Hour during her promotional campaign for new show Emily Atack: Asking For It

For a good cause: Atack is campaigning for tougher laws concerning harassment as a result of the impact it has on her and her family’s mental health

Abuse: Atack checks her social media messages in a still from her new BBC2 show 

The actress says she has approached Instagram and TikTok for assistance in closing down some of the offending accounts, but has been met with a wall of silence. 

Blundering social media moderators also shut down her account on one occasion after she ‘violated’ house rules by reposting a vile message in an attempt to shame its sender. 

She recalled: ‘There was a message that was so upsetting to me, I put it up and my account was actually suspended for a couple of days because I reposted the photograph.’  

False impression: She claimed some male followers wrongly assume she is ‘up for it’ based on her Instagram content, despite having never met the actress

Working hard: The actress previously discussed the issue during an appearance on Monday morning’s BBC Breakfast 

Atack previously explained her motivation for campaigning for tougher laws concerning harassment and the impact it has on her and her family’s mental health. 

She told Monday’s BBC Breakfast: ‘We were in lockdown, everyone feeling really isolated and my whole life I had noticed the behaviour that men throw towards me. 

‘But I really noticed a surge in sexually violent threats being sent to me on social media.

‘And it was getting worse and worse and I used humour as a way to cope with it and put it out there to say is this normal?’

‘I screenshotted the stuff and I just wanted to see the reaction. It was fascinating to see how huge this problem is.’ 

Sought out: Atack says she has become as ‘easy target’ for online predators because she’s single with an unwarranted reputation for ‘sleeping with lots of men 

Harrowing: Atack reads sexualised messages sent from complete strangers in a clip from her new show, which airs on Tuesday evening 

Speaking about the vile things she’s been sent, she said: ‘I’ve had things sadly that have happened to me in person too.

‘The reason why I say this online abuse is as bad as in the street, is the feeling I get when I’m sent something stirs up the same feelings the same as if it happened in the street. 

‘When someone sends me a message like that, I can delete it but that message has already gone in, I have to go about my day seeing that. 

‘People are asking me to wave a blind eye by blocking and deleting. All these behaviours can escalate and become way worse.’ 

Let’s talk: Atack on the This Morning sofa ahead of her Tuesday morning chat with Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield 

Atack went on to talk about how she was trying to change the laws around online sexual harassment.

She said: ‘When I started the process I was looking at the law, I did a talk in Parliament about the mental impact.

‘Looking at the law, tweaking it, would feel a little bit more comforting to know they were taking it seriously.’

She added: ‘I still question myself, when I came on a minute ago I was making sure my cleavage wasn’t out too much. We don’t want to give off a vibe we’re flaunting our bodies.

‘I speak about my sex life in my shows, I’m very sexually liberated but this sort of behaviour I’ve learnt into, because from a young age it’s been projected onto me. It’s a coping mechanism. We’re absolutely not asking for it.’ 

Emily Atack: Asking For It airs on Tuesday at 9:00PM on BBC2. 

The year 2022 was the year of recovery for all industries after facing multiple waves of Covid. As we enter 2023, all sectors, including the media, are expecting some relief measures in the upcoming Union Budget to boost their revenue. We spoke to senior leaders in the radio industry to understand what they are looking forward to. Take a look at what they shared.

Rationalisation of GST structure 

Industries across sectors are skeptical about the complex GST structure that came into force a few years back.  Radio industry too expects rationalisation of the tax.

According to Ashit Kukian, CEO of Radio City, “The radio sector has been experiencing a steady economic recovery post Covid. With the Budget for 2023 to be announced soon and the Finance Minister laying the foundation of India’s economic growth revenue, the radio sector has certain expectations for the same. One of the most important expectations is re-examination and rationalization of GST. This rationalisation can help the radio industry generate higher revenue and focus on a stronger growth trajectory.”

Advertising support from government 

Industries across sectors have been witnessing stagnancy in business for the last couple of years. They all are looking at the government for some support in the form of advertising.

Nisha Narayanan, Director & COO, of RED FM, and Magic FM, said, “Radio has always been loved by the advertising industry for a multitude of reasons. The R in the radio stands for the recall value. It has been and will be the first preference for advertisers even in the upcoming years. This is because radio presents content wrapped in creativity that stays with the listeners for a longer period as compared to other mediums. However, all the benefits fall flat on the face if not supported by the required policies by the government.”

“The radio industry is in dire need of opportunities that are equivalent to other industries, especially in terms of advertising support from the government. Radio has the last-mile reach. It possesses the potential of assisting through natural calamities and much more. Despite the many strengths of radio, the government expenditure on the medium has remained stagnant in recent years and advertising rates have been the same as well,” she shared.

Integration of technology to bolster audience base

Talking about technology integration and media advancement across undeveloped areas, Kukian said, “Additionally, we hope that the government draws attention to the integration of technology and digitization across hinterlands as it will help strengthen the radio & media industry in bolstering the audience base. Leveraging this reach, the radio industry can continue to be one of the most preferred media of communication and offer relevant information across the length and breadth of the nation.” 

Talking further about technological development and licence issues in the radio industry, Narayanan said, “We seek allowance in terms of networking, resolving music royalty concerns, and creating an IT policy for streaming digital content. Moreover, relief in terms of investing in the licencing or OTEF at lower infrastructural costs to create original content is expected to be a game changer for the radio industry. With the amended policies and support, the radio industry will continue to be a medium for the masses that uplifts other industries along with it.”

She further asked the government to boost radio infrastructure and create policies that assist in the expansion of the industry into newer markets.

“The radio industry has the potential to thrive if abetted with a level-playing field, especially when it comes to operating in the digital ecosystem. This can be achieved by allowing news and current affairs on radio. This can further encourage more players to join the ecosystem and make it less monopolistic,” she explained.

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Talking about the import of equipment used in the radio industry, Rahul J Namjoshi, Chief Executive Officer, My FM Radio, Dainik Bhaskar Group, said, “Import duty on transmitters and broadcasting equipment should be exempted as these equipment are not manufactured in India and we are dependent on imports only.”

He added that in indigenous manufacturers should be encouraged. 

Licensing Private FM Radio

Furthermore, bringing up the topic of focusing more the license private FM Radio, Abhay Ojha, CBO Zee Media Corporation Limited, said, “Private FM Radio should be given news Broadcasting license for the overall growth of the media.”

Echoing the idea, Kukain, said, “While the recently announced new radio phase III guidelines will boost the radio industry, we believe that the government should also provide an extension on the licence period and streamline the annual licence fees.” 

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The 2023 Six Nations starts on Saturday and BBC Sport has live coverage and highlights across TV, radio and online.

Radio 5 Live has commentary of England v Scotland as Steve Borthwick starts his reign as England head coach.

Highlights of every match including Italy v France will be shown on Sunday on BBC Two’s Six Nations Rugby Special.

Match highlights of every game will be available on the BBC Sport website and app as well as iPlayer shortly after full-time.

BBC coverage throughout the Six Nations

Over the following weeks, BBC TV will show live coverage of Scotland v Wales on 11 February, Wales v England on 25 February, Scotland v Ireland on 12 March and Scotland v Italy on 18 March. All the other matches will be shown live on ITV.

BBC Sounds, BBC Radio 5 Live or 5 Sports Extra will offer live commentary of every game throughout the tournament.

The BBC Sport website and app will feature live streams, text commentaries, and video highlights.

Six Nations Rugby Special, hosted by Ugo Monye, will be broadcast every Sunday evening on BBC Two.

The Rugby Union Weekly Podcast will provide insight and analysis every day during the Six Nations, starting from Monday.

Former England scrum-half Matt Dawson will have regular columns on the BBC Sport website.

BBC Sport also has live coverage on its digital platforms of every match of the Under-20 Six Nations, commencing on Friday, 3 February, as well as the Women’s Six Nations, which begins on 25 March.

Additional coverage across the nations

There will be further in-depth coverage across the nations from BBC Scotland, BBC Wales and BBC Northern Ireland.

All Scotland games will be on BBC Radio Scotland, all Ireland games will be live on BBC Radio Ulster, and all Wales games will be on BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Cymru.

Six Nations fixtures and coverage

All times GMT and subject to late changes. Coverage can be subject to late schedule changes, so details may differ from this page.

Saturday, 4 February

13:15-16:30 – Wales v Ireland – BBC One & iPlayer – BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

16:45-18:45 – England v Scotland – ITV – BBC Radio 5 Live

Sunday, 5 February

15:00-17:00 – Italy v France – BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

18:15-19:15 – Six Nations Rugby Special – BBC Two & iPlayer

20:00-21:00 – Rugby Union Daily live – BBC Radio 5 Live

Saturday, 11 February

14:15-16:15 – Ireland v France – ITV – BBC Sounds, BBC Sport website & app

16:00-19:10 – Scotland v Wales – BBC One & iPlayer – BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Sunday, 12 February

15:00-17:00 – England v Italy – ITV – BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

18:00-19:00 – Six Nations Rugby Special – BBC Two & iPlayer

20:00-21:00 – Rugby Union Daily live – BBC Radio 5 Live

Saturday, 25 February

14:15-16:15 – Italy v Ireland – ITV – BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

16:00-19:10 – Wales v England – BBC One & iPlayer – BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Sunday, 26 February

15:00-17:00 – France v Scotland – ITV – BBC Sounds, BBC Sport website & app

18:00-19:00 – Six Nations Rugby Special – BBC Two & iPlayer

20:00-21:00 – Rugby Union Daily live – BBC Radio 5 Live

Saturday, 11 March

14:15-16:15 – Italy v Wales – ITV – BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

16:45-18:45 – England v France – ITV – BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Sunday, 12 March

14:15-17:30 – Scotland v Ireland – BBC One & iPlayer – BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

20:00-21:00 – Rugby Union Daily live – BBC Radio 5 Live

Saturday, 18 March

11:45-15:00- Scotland v Italy – BBC One & iPlayer – BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

14:45-16:45 – France v Wales – ITV – BBC Radio 5 Live/Sports Extra

17:00-19:00 – Ireland v England – ITV – BBC Radio 5 Live/Sports Extra

Sunday, 19 March

18:00-19:00 – Six Nations Rugby Special – BBC Two & iPlayer

20:00-21:00 – Rugby Union Daily live – BBC Radio 5 Live

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Under-20 Six Nations fixtures and coverage

All games are live on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and mobile app.

Friday, 3 February

19:00 – England v Scotland

19:00 – Wales v Ireland

20:00 – Italy v France

Friday, 10 February

19:00 – England v Italy

19:15 – Scotland v Wales

20:00 – Ireland v France

Friday, 24 February

19:15 – Italy v Ireland

19:15 – Wales v England

20:00 – France v Scotland

Friday, 10 March

19:15 – Italy v Wales

19:15 – Scotland v Ireland

20:00 – England v France

Sunday, 19 March

14:00 – Scotland v Italy

17:00 – Ireland v England

20:00 – France v Wales

National and regional variations

National and regional variations have been included in this list where possible, but please check your local listings for more detailed information.