The Enforcement Directorate levied a fine exceeding Rs 3.44 crore on BBC World Service India for violating FDI regulations. Additionally, three directors faced individual fines for their oversight during these breaches. BBC WS India maintained 100% FDI instead of the mandated 26% for digital media entities.
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