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The first station of the Indian Broadcasting Company goes on the air in Bombay.
On July 23, 1927, the Indian Broadcasting Company began operations in Bombay, launching commercial radio broadcasting in India.
The Indian Broadcasting Company inaugurated its first radio station in Bombay on July 23, 1927, offering music, talk shows, and news to listeners. Funded by private investors, the station marked India’s entry into the age of mass communication. Programming reached urban audiences and influenced cultural trends, including music, language, and public discourse. Challenges like limited coverage and colonial regulations soon led to government involvement. The station’s legacy paved the way for All India Radio and modern broadcasting across the subcontinent.
1927
Indian Broadcasting Company
Bombay