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Republic TV named in TRP scam: How viewership ratings are calculated, and what makes them vulnerable to fraud

TRPs can be manipulated if the empanelled households are identified, followed by either asking viewers to watch specific channels or asking cable service providers to ensure their channel appears first when the television is switched on

Mumbai Police busts ‘fake TRPs’ racket; Republic TV among three channels under scanner

The police said that households were allegedly paid Rs 400 to Rs 500 per month to keep channels switched on the entire day