India's free public streaming service is getting an upgrade: state-owned RailTel has won a ₹63.15 crore order from Prasar Bharati to add features and services to the WAVES OTT platform. Viewers get a smoother, richer free-to-watch option, while RailTel books steady, government-backed revenue running to 2029. The award is at letter-of-intent stage, and RailTel shares rose about 4% on the news.
