With authorisation, Measat is now able to offer space-based communications and broadcasting services in the Indian market.
Ganendra Selvaraj, Chief Commercial Officer of Measat; Yau Chyong Lim, Chief Operating Officer of Measat; Shri Radhakrishnan Durairaj, then Chairman and Managing Director of NewSpace India Limited;
From back left to right:
Shri A Arunachalam, Strategic and Technical Director of NSIL and
Shri Nilanjan Routh, Chief Manager of NSIL.
Measat has received formal authorisation from Indias National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) on June 30, 2025, enabling it to deliver satellite-based communication and broadcasting services in the Indian market through its partnership with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL). This move aligns with the requirements outlined in Indias Space Policy for foreign satellite operators entering the country.
To mark the milestone, a signing ceremony was held in Bengaluru, with Measat represented by its Chief Operating Officer Yau Chyong Lim and Chief Commercial Officer Ganendra Selvaraj, while NSIL was represented by its then Chairman and Managing Director Radhakrishnan Durairaj and Director of Strategy and Technical, A Arunachalam.
NSIL, a government enterprise under Indias Department of Space, plays a pivotal role in operating satellites and delivering space-based services to both public and private clients. It also serves as a gateway for global users to access Indian space capabilities while supporting the expansion of Indias domestic space ecosystem.
Under this new arrangement, Measat will provide satellite capacity to Indian pay-TV operators and broadcasters, facilitating the delivery of over 600 TV channels and reaching more than 11m Direct-to-Home (DTH) subscribers across the country. Additionally, the collaboration supports broader video content distribution across Asia, Australia, Africa, and Southern Europe.
Speaking about the authorisation, Yau Chyong Lim, Chief Operating Officer, Measat, said: “Measat is honoured to receive authorisation from IN-SPACe to offer satellite services in India through NSIL. We have worked with NSIL in various capacities and are pleased to continue expanding and strengthening our collaboration with them. Their vast experience in India will be a key advantage for Measat in leveraging our capabilities and satellite fleet to support current and future client needs. Whether it is in broadcasting, bridging the rural communications gap, or other uses, we are confident that Measats portfolio of services has broad potential for application in this region in the coming years.”
Radhakrishnan Durairaj, the then Chairman and Managing Director, NSIL, added: “We warmly welcome IN-SPACes authorisation for Measat to offer its satellite services in India and are pleased to be Measats partner in this market. Through the availability of Measats capacity, Indian broadcasters will be able to access one of the strongest satellite neighbourhoods in the Asia Pacific to offer a wide range of content to a global audience. As a long-time partner of Measat, we hope these international collaborations will further contribute to achieving Indias national goals for the space industry besides helping local businesses in other sectors reach their growth targets.”
