Applicable w.e.f. May 4, 2018 for new subscribers availing ‘DishTV’ connection and opting for South Zone packs. Existing subscribers can also avail these packs on re-alignment upon specific request. MPEG-4 box cardless box mandatory.
Source:DTH Channel Packages | D2H Recharge Plans in India | DishTV Base Packs LAST LINE
Dishtv has huge number of subscribers from middle east, and all of them recharge for the higher pack (spending around 700 Rs. for SD channels p.month). Whatever dishtv do, I am sure they will not do anything to loss this customers.