Following recent recommendations by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to adopt a single national standard for digital radio broadcasting in the FM band, a new article by Yogendra Pal, honorary chairman of the DRM India Chapter, examines why DRM uniquely meets India’s strategic, technical, and policy requirements. The article highlights how DRM supports true simulcasting, efficient spectrum use, Emergency Warning Functionality, and alignment with national initiatives such as Digital India and Make in India.