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Currently, as in the other countries, subscription will be the source of revenue for the network. NDTV plans to evaluate the possibility of advertising revenues once the channels have gained a foothold in the market.
Expanding its reach to the 76th international market, New Delhi Television (NDTV) has launched its three channels, NDTV 24x7 (English news channel), NDTV Good Times (travel and lifestyle channel) and NDTV India (Hindi news channel) in Malaysia. The channels are part of Asia Broadcast Network's (ABN) new platform in Malaysia and available in a combination of basic as well as especially dedicated NDTV branded packages.
The content for the channels will remain the same initially. Rahul Sood, head, distribution and affiliate sales, NDTV Network mentions that there is hardly any scope for rescheduling in news channels but the network will evaluate the possibility for the travel and lifestyle channel depending upon the feedback.
NDTV is viewed across the UK, Europe, USA, and West and South Asia. With 23 offices and studios across the country, NDTV has three national award winning news channels.