What is HITS and how is it different from DTH and MSO?

HITS (Headend In The Sky) is a satellite-based content delivery model where a centralised head-end uplinks channel bouquets to a satellite, and **cable head-ends (MSOs / LCOs)** downlink via a single dish and distribute via cable to subscribers. DTH is satellite direct to home (individual dish per subscriber); MSO is a cable-only multi-system operator (terrestrial fibre / coaxial distribution). HITS combines satellite reach with cable last-mile.

Who is the regulator for HITS operator?

Three regulators - **MIB** (licence issuance + programme code); **TRAI** (tariff, interconnection, QoS regulations); **WPC / DoT** (satellite spectrum / uplink-downlink frequency clearance); **DoS / IN-SPACe** (satellite transponder lease clearance). MIB is the principal licensing authority.

What is the entry fee for HITS licence?

₹10 crore (national HITS) / ₹5 crore (multi-state HITS) - one-time, non-refundable. Plus annual licence fee - 10% of Gross Revenue. PBG ₹5 crore (national) / ₹2.5 crore (multi-state). FBG ₹1 crore.

What is the net-worth requirement for HITS?

₹10 crore (national HITS) / ₹5 crore (multi-state HITS) - verified by audited financials (latest 3 years). For new entities, promoters must demonstrate the net worth via personal net-worth certificates / capital infusion commitment.

Is FDI permitted in HITS?

Yes - 100% automatic under FEMA NDI Rules 2019 (Broadcasting - HITS). Earlier cap was 74% (raised to 100% in 2021 reform). FC-GPR filing within 30 days of share allotment to foreign investor; FLA return 15 July each FY.

What is the validity of HITS licence?

10 years from date of licence agreement; renewable for further 10-year periods on application 6 months before expiry. Renewal requires performance review (subscriber base, revenue, programme code compliance) + fresh net-worth certificate + compliance certificate.

Does HITS operator have to comply with TRAI tariff orders?

Yes - TRAI's HITS Tariff Order dated 3 March 2017 (Broadcasting Services) and subsequent amendments (2022, 2024) prescribe maximum retail price (MRP) for channels / bouquets offered by HITS to MSOs / LCOs and ultimately to subscribers. Monthly MRP / bouquet pricing must be filed on TRAI's Tariff portal.

Can a HITS operator also offer DTH service?

No - HITS and DTH are separate licence categories under MIB. HITS delivers to cable head-ends; DTH delivers direct to subscriber dishes. An entity can hold both licences (subject to meeting both sets of eligibility) but must operate them as separate business units with separate subscriber management.

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Hits Operator in New Delhi

Get professional HITS Operator services with I-Pro Solutions. Transparent fees, fast turnaround, expert guidance.

Statutory basis: Applicable Central and State regulatory frameworks in India.

Turnaround

7-14 Working Days

₹

Starts from

₹1,509

Money-back accuracy

Guaranteed

Total starting from

₹1,509

Professional + estimated government fee

Professional fee₹1,499 starts with

Government fee (est.)₹10 (New Delhi)

Turnaround7-14 Working Days

Money-back accuracy. CA/CS specialist. Tracked client portal.

CONFIRMEDverified 25 Aug 2026

Total starting from

₹1,509

7-14 Working Days

Prof: ₹1,499•Govt: ₹10• Guaranteed

Dedicated specialist

CA-led, named point of contact

Tracked client portal

Real-time status, end-to-end

Money-back accuracy

Refile-free if our error

Flat-fee pricing

No hidden charges, ever

About this service

Hits Operator in New Delhi provides statutory compliance and legal protection under the governing regulatory frameworks in India. Our specialist CA/CS team handles document drafting, eligibility verification, and direct authority filings from initiation to final certification.

Eligibility & thresholds

Minimum

Valid identity & address proof of applicant
Active PAN & registered business premises
Authorized representative authorization

Maximum

Compliant under applicable regulatory laws
No pending statutory disqualifications
Valid across authorized operational jurisdictions

Statutory floor

Pre-filing statutory documentation verification
Official statutory fee schedule as per authority
Mandatory periodic compliance filings post-approval

What's included

Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.

Investor-Centric AOA Drafting

If you plan to raise institutional funding, standard Articles of Association (AOA) will not suffice. Venture capitalists demand specific clauses regarding right of first refusal (ROFR), tag-along/drag-along rights, and anti-dilution provisions. Our elite corporate lawyers draft sophisticated AOAs that anticipate future funding rounds, preventing costly and time-consuming structural overhauls when you secure term sheets.

Complex Multi-Founder Structuring

Co-founder disputes are the leading cause of early-stage startup failure. We don't just register your company; we advise on optimal equity splits, director roles, and authorized capital distribution. We provide templates for Co-Founder Agreements and vesting schedules, ensuring that the foundational relationship between partners is legally documented and aligned for long-term stability.

Rapid SPICe+ Processing Engine

Time is of the essence for startups. We utilize an advanced compliance engine that preemptively validates all data entered into the SPICe+ (INC-32) form. By cross-referencing PAN databases, checking DIN eligibility, and formatting registered office proofs perfectly, we eliminate typographical errors that typically cause frustrating ROC resubmission delays, ensuring first-pass approval.

Strategic Authorized Capital Advisory

Determining your initial Authorized Share Capital is a delicate balance. Set it too low, and you'll immediately face high fees to increase it during your first seed round. Set it too high, and you pay unnecessary upfront government stamp duty. We analyze your 12-to-18-month funding roadmap to recommend the exact optimal capital structure that minimizes immediate costs while accommodating your immediate growth.

ESOP Implementation Framework

Attracting top-tier talent in the startup ecosystem often requires offering Employee Stock Ownership Plans. A Private Limited Company is the only structure that efficiently supports this. As part of our premium advisory, we structure your initial cap table to accommodate a future ESOP pool seamlessly, ensuring you are ready to incentivize your founding team.

Comprehensive Post-Incorporation Toolkit

Receiving the Certificate of Incorporation is just the starting line. Within the first 30 to 180 days, you must open a bank account, appoint a statutory auditor (ADT-1), and file the Commencement of Business (INC-20A). We provide a complete post-incorporation execution service, handling these mandatory compliance milestones so you can focus entirely on product development and sales.

Government Fee Breakdown

Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.

Fee Component	Amount (₹)	Basis / Authority
Hits Operator in New Delhi Statutory Fee	₹10	Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority
Total Government Fee	₹10	(for default assumptions stated below)

Fee Component

Hits Operator in New Delhi Statutory Fee

Amount (₹)

₹10

Basis / Authority

Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority

Total Government Fee

₹10

(for default assumptions stated below)

Government charges only — verified statutory schedule for New Delhi, Delhi. Professional fee separate.

Required documents

Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.

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**Certificate of Incorporation** (CIN);
**Certificate of Incorporation** (CIN);
2
**PAN card** of entity;
**PAN card** of entity;
3
**GST registration certificate**;
**GST registration certificate**;
4
**MoA & AoA** with objective clause covering HITS / broadcasting / satellite TV;
**MoA & AoA** with objective clause covering HITS / broadcasting / satellite TV;
5
**Board Resolution** authorising the HITS application;
**Board Resolution** authorising the HITS application;
6
**Audited financials** (latest 3 years) demonstrating net worth ≥ ₹10 crore / ₹5 crore;
**Audited financials** (latest 3 years) demonstrating net worth ≥ ₹10 crore / ₹5 crore;
7
**List of directors** with DIN/PAN/Aadhaar + Indian residence proof;
**List of directors** with DIN/PAN/Aadhaar + Indian residence proof;
8
**Detailed Project Report (DPR)** - technical architecture, satellite transponder arrangement, CAS /
**Detailed Project Report (DPR)** - technical architecture, satellite transponder arrangement, CAS / SMS, encryption, business plan, market coverage, projected subscriber base;
9
**Conditional Access System (CAS)** vendor agreement / technology licence;
**Conditional Access System (CAS)** vendor agreement / technology licence;
10
**Subscriber Management System (SMS)** vendor agreement;
**Subscriber Management System (SMS)** vendor agreement;
11
**Satellite transponder lease agreement** with DoS / ISRO / foreign satellite operator (subject to D
**Satellite transponder lease agreement** with DoS / ISRO / foreign satellite operator (subject to DoS clearance);
12
**WPC clearance** for uplink / downlink frequency;
**WPC clearance** for uplink / downlink frequency;
13
**FDI compliance documents** - FC-GPR (if foreign investment), FDI summary;
**FDI compliance documents** - FC-GPR (if foreign investment), FDI summary;
14
**Bank account details**;
**Bank account details**;
15
**Address proof of registered office**.
**Address proof of registered office**.

How it works

Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.

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I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 1: **I-Pro**
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I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 2: **I-Pro / Applicant**
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I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 3: **I-Pro**
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I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 4: **I-Pro**
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I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 5: **I-Pro**
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I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 6: **I-Pro / Applicant**
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I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 7: **MIB**
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I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 8: **MIB**
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I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 9: **I-Pro**
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I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 10: **I-Pro**

Post-registration compliance

What to file next. I-Pro handles these as part of the annual compliance package.

Filing	Form	Deadline
Operating without HITS licence - s.10 Cable TV Net Penalty: Operating without HITS licence - s.10 Cable TV Networks (Regulation) Act 1995 (imprisonment up to 2 years + fine ₹1,000 first offence, ₹5,000 subsequent) + cancellation of any related licences;	`HITS licence processing - 6-12 months (inter-m`	Operating without HITS licence - s.10 Cable TV Networks (Regulation) Act 1995 (imprisonment up to 2 years + fine ₹1,000 first offence, ₹5,000 subsequent) + cancellation of any related licences;
Programme Code violation (Rule 6 Cable TV Netw Penalty: Programme Code violation (Rule 6 Cable TV Networks Rules 1994) - MIB advisory / show-cause → suspension / cancellation of HITS licence;	`HITS licence processing - 6-12 months (inter-m`	Programme Code violation (Rule 6 Cable TV Networks Rules 1994) - MIB advisory / show-cause → suspension / cancellation of HITS licence;
TRAI tariff / interconnection non-compliance - Penalty: TRAI tariff / interconnection non-compliance - TRAI Act s.28 (penalty up to ₹50 lakh per violation, repeat up to ₹1 crore);	`HITS licence processing - 6-12 months (inter-m`	TRAI tariff / interconnection non-compliance - TRAI Act s.28 (penalty up to ₹50 lakh per violation, repeat up to ₹1 crore);
S.6 Cable TV Act - obstruction / refusal to insp Penalty: S.6 Cable TV Act - obstruction / refusal to inspection** - imprisonment up to 6 months + fine;	`HITS licence processing - 6-12 months (inter-m`	S.6 Cable TV Act - obstruction / refusal to inspection - imprisonment up to 6 months + fine;
Non-filing of Annual Return - MIB may suspend / ca Penalty: Non-filing of Annual Return - MIB may suspend / cancel licence;	`HITS licence processing - 6-12 months (inter-m`	Non-filing of Annual Return - MIB may suspend / cancel licence;
FDI non-compliance - FEMA s.13 (penalty up to Penalty: FDI non-compliance - FEMA s.13 (penalty up to 3× amount involved);	`HITS licence processing - 6-12 months (inter-m`	FDI non-compliance - FEMA s.13 (penalty up to 3× amount involved);
DPDP Act 2023 violation - penalty up to ₹250 c Penalty: DPDP Act 2023 violation - penalty up to ₹250 crore per instance of subscriber data breach.	`HITS licence processing - 6-12 months (inter-m`	DPDP Act 2023 violation - penalty up to ₹250 crore per instance of subscriber data breach.

Filing

Operating without HITS licence - s.10 Cable TV Net

Penalty: Operating without HITS licence - s.10 Cable TV Networks (Regulation) Act 1995 (imprisonment up to 2 years + fine ₹1,000 first offence, ₹5,000 subsequent) + cancellation of any related licences;

Form

HITS licence processing - **6-12 months** (inter-m

Deadline

Operating without HITS licence - s.10 Cable TV Networks (Regulation) Act 1995 (imprisonment up to 2 years + fine ₹1,000 first offence, ₹5,000 subsequent) + cancellation of any related licences;

Filing

**Programme Code violation** (Rule 6 Cable TV Netw

Penalty: **Programme Code violation** (Rule 6 Cable TV Networks Rules 1994) - MIB advisory / show-cause → suspension / cancellation of HITS licence;

Form

HITS licence processing - **6-12 months** (inter-m

Deadline

**Programme Code violation** (Rule 6 Cable TV Networks Rules 1994) - MIB advisory / show-cause → suspension / cancellation of HITS licence;

Filing

**TRAI tariff / interconnection non-compliance** -

Penalty: **TRAI tariff / interconnection non-compliance** - TRAI Act s.28 (penalty up to ₹50 lakh per violation, repeat up to ₹1 crore);

Form

HITS licence processing - **6-12 months** (inter-m

Deadline

**TRAI tariff / interconnection non-compliance** - TRAI Act s.28 (penalty up to ₹50 lakh per violation, repeat up to ₹1 crore);

Filing

**S.6 Cable TV Act - obstruction / refusal to insp

Penalty: **S.6 Cable TV Act - obstruction / refusal to inspection** - imprisonment up to 6 months + fine;

Form

HITS licence processing - **6-12 months** (inter-m

Deadline

**S.6 Cable TV Act - obstruction / refusal to inspection** - imprisonment up to 6 months + fine;

Filing

Non-filing of Annual Return - MIB may suspend / ca

Penalty: Non-filing of Annual Return - MIB may suspend / cancel licence;

Form

HITS licence processing - **6-12 months** (inter-m

Deadline

Non-filing of Annual Return - MIB may suspend / cancel licence;

Filing

**FDI non-compliance** - FEMA s.13 (penalty up to

Penalty: **FDI non-compliance** - FEMA s.13 (penalty up to 3× amount involved);

Form

HITS licence processing - **6-12 months** (inter-m

Deadline

**FDI non-compliance** - FEMA s.13 (penalty up to 3× amount involved);

Filing

**DPDP Act 2023** violation - penalty up to ₹250 c

Penalty: **DPDP Act 2023** violation - penalty up to ₹250 crore per instance of subscriber data breach.

Form

HITS licence processing - **6-12 months** (inter-m

Deadline

**DPDP Act 2023** violation - penalty up to ₹250 crore per instance of subscriber data breach.

Penalties for non-compliance

Statutory penalties under governing regulatory provisions. Avoid non-compliance delays.

Non-compliance	Provision	Penalty
Operating without HITS licence - s.10 Cable TV Net	HITS licence processing - 6-12 months (inter-m	Operating without HITS licence - s.10 Cable TV Networks (Regulation) Act 1995 (imprisonment up to 2 years + fine ₹1,000 first offence, ₹5,000 subsequent) + cancellation of any related licences;
Programme Code violation (Rule 6 Cable TV Netw	HITS licence processing - 6-12 months (inter-m	Programme Code violation (Rule 6 Cable TV Networks Rules 1994) - MIB advisory / show-cause → suspension / cancellation of HITS licence;
TRAI tariff / interconnection non-compliance -	HITS licence processing - 6-12 months (inter-m	TRAI tariff / interconnection non-compliance - TRAI Act s.28 (penalty up to ₹50 lakh per violation, repeat up to ₹1 crore);
**S.6 Cable TV Act - obstruction / refusal to insp	HITS licence processing - 6-12 months (inter-m	S.6 Cable TV Act - obstruction / refusal to inspection - imprisonment up to 6 months + fine;
Non-filing of Annual Return - MIB may suspend / ca	HITS licence processing - 6-12 months (inter-m	Non-filing of Annual Return - MIB may suspend / cancel licence;
FDI non-compliance - FEMA s.13 (penalty up to	HITS licence processing - 6-12 months (inter-m	FDI non-compliance - FEMA s.13 (penalty up to 3× amount involved);
DPDP Act 2023 violation - penalty up to ₹250 c	HITS licence processing - 6-12 months (inter-m	DPDP Act 2023 violation - penalty up to ₹250 crore per instance of subscriber data breach.

Non-compliance

Operating without HITS licence - s.10 Cable TV Net

Provision