Regulatory issues hurt DTH business: Bharti Airtel's Gopal Vittal

Bharti Airtel attributes the DTH business decline to regulatory imbalances rather than technology, citing stringent rules like price controls and cross-holding restrictions. Despite headwinds, Airtel believes DTH has a future due to limited broadband penetration. Airtel ended merger talks with Tata Play and eliminated set-top box subsidies, focusing on IPTV to enhance customer experience.