MUMBAI: Marathi news channel IBN Lokmat has signed a distribution deal with direct-to-home (DTH) operator Tata Sky.

Starting 3 October, IBN Lokmat has been made available on Tata Sky‘s channel No 837.

IBN Lokmat is a JV between Raghav Bahl-promoted IBN18 and Lokmat Group. The channel covers news from politics, sports, celebrities, entertainment to business.

Some of the top shows on the channel are Great Bhet, Youth Tube and Reportaj. The channel at present is focusing on the upcoming assembly elections with special programmes like Maharashtra cha Mahasangram, IBN Lokmat Express - Janatecha Jahirnama, Awaaj Kunachaa, Vote Mumbai Vote - Mumbai Special, Mahila Raj, Youth Powe and Khara Mudda.