MUMBAI: Dish TV has added MTV Indies HD to its growing list of HD channels. It will be available on channel number 87 and takes the total tally of HD channels of the DTH operator to 37.

Speaking on the development, Dish TV India COO Salil Kapoor said, “Being a pioneer and market leader, Dish TV has always stood up to its promise of providing maximum entertainment. Latest trends suggest that people are watching HD channels, keeping that demand we are delighted to add MTV Indies HD and will continue to adding what consumer wants and provide the source of rich infotainment to audiences in largest DTH platform.”

Speaking on the addition of the channel, IndiaCast UTV Media Distribution COO Gaurav Gandhi said, “With the launch of MTV Indies SD and HD on the platform, we have further strengthened our partnership with Dish TV and as a network, we remain committed to deliver high quality entertainment and news services to our viewers across the country – a vision that is shared with Dish TV. With the channel now available on Dish TV, more viewers across India would have access to the engaging content which the channel has to offer.”

MTV Indies HD targeted mostly at the vibrant youth showcases a variety of content, such as insights into iconic album art, a look at what happens backstage at major concerts, graffiti art etc and was launched early this year.

MTV Indies HD focuses on alternative music, film, art, street culture and fashion.