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  • Expands avenues for viewers

    India TV channels launch on Samsung TV Plus

    India TV Group has tied up with Samsung TV Plus India to expand its footprint in the Connected TV (CTV) space. As part of this collaboration, India TV Group’s Connected TV (CTV) exclusive channels India TV, India TV Speed News, India TV Aap Ki Adalat, and India TV Yoga are now accessible on the Samsung TV Plus platform.

    Amit Kumar Sinha
    Amit Kumar Sinha

    Said Amit Kumar Sinha, Chief Strategy Officer, India TV: “Our collaboration with Samsung TV Plus opens new and wider avenues for viewers. It is a stepping-stone towards delivering quality and diverse and rich content to the combined audience. We are optimistic that the coming together of India TV and Samsung TV Plus will redefine and improve the experience of online content consumption.”

    Added Kunal Mehta, Head of Partnerships, Samsung TV Plus India: “Samsung TV Plus has been at the forefront of bringing high-quality content via FAST to our viewers. We remain steadfast in our commitment to provide content that our consumers find interesting and useful. The addition of the four new channels from the India TV group impresses upon our vision to deliver quality and diverse content.”

  • Aims to address rising demand for timely, brief, and engaging news updates

    India TV launches India TV Speed News Channel in HD

    India TV has launched India TV Speed News, a 24-hour fast news channel in the HD segment, designed specifically for the linear audience.

    Said Ritu Dhawan, Managing Director of India TV: “With the launch of India TV Speed News Channel in HD, we are setting a new benchmark in the news broadcasting industry by delivering the fastest, most reliable news in a format that meets the needs of our modern audience. Our mission is to offer timely and accurate information while upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity.”

  • Amid Channel and Platform Expansion

    India TV restructures sales team

    India TV has restructured its sales team to align with its expanding presence across television, Connected TV, and streaming platforms.

    Under the leadership of Sudipto Chowdhuri, Chief Revenue Officer, India TV’s sales team has been restructured into three pivotal divisions. As National Head, Mini Harrison will head India TV Television, bringing with her 29 years of experience from News24 and Zee Media Corp Ltd. Her regional team includes Manan Sheel Bhasin (North), with 20 years in television monetisation; Supreeth S Gondkar (South); Shyamotpal Chanda (East); and Arghya Roy Chowdhury (West), an ad sales expert with two decades of media industry experience, previously at Zee Media.

    Avdhesh Kumar, The National Head, will lead Connected TV and streaming platforms, drawing on over 15 years of expertise with roles at Inshorts, Star Jalsha, Channel V and The Walt Disney Company. Under Avdhesh Kumar’s leadership, the regional heads are Pratibha Mishra (North and East), with 14 years in revenue growth and strategic partnerships, and Shriram Devati (South and West), known for his success in go-to-market strategies from Sun Tamil Cluster Channels and Zee Talkies.

    Sourav Dev, the National Head overseeing Speed News, brings substantial sales and marketing experience from Times Network and TV Today Network. His team includes Subhadip Bandopadhyay (North and East), with 15 years in market development, and Sreyashi Banerjee (South and West), with 22 years of experience, recognised for significant revenue contributions and tentpole sales.

    Notes a communique: ‘The aim of this restructuring is to enhance India TV’s presence across channels and platforms, enabling the company to respond swiftly to market dynamics and deliver increased value to advertisers. With a leadership team boasting extensive industry experience and regional expertise, India TV is well-positioned to drive its sales strategy into this new phase of growth.”

  • For another term in 2024-25…

    Rajat Sharma elected President of NBDA

    Rajat Sharma, Chairman of India TV, has been elected as the President of the News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA), for another term in 2024-25. The appointments took place at NBDA’s board meeting held on Tuesday.

    Addressing the NBDA, Sharma remarked on the significant challenges facing news broadcasters today. “There is a concentrated effort to discredit the news broadcast industry,” he said. “A section of the digital media is being misused to constantly attack news broadcasters. We have to work together to fight this menace.”

    Sharma further emphasised the pressures faced by those in the news industry, stating, “Our editors, anchors, and reporters are being targeted. They are working under tremendous pressure as an ecosystem has been created to consistently threaten their credibility. It is our responsibility to ensure that they get a fearless atmosphere to deliver fair news.”

  • Will feature content and insights from Baba Ramdev

    India TV expands CTV portfolio with Yoga Channel

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    India TV has announced an addition to its CTV portfolio – a 24×7 Yoga Connected TV channel. It will feature exclusive content and insights from yoga guru Baba Ramdev.

     

    Additionally, it will also have segments on healthy living, nutrition, and guided meditation aim to foster holistic well-being.

     

    Said Ritu Dhawan, Managing Director of India TV: “Yoga is not merely a workout; it is a way of life that encompasses physical, spiritual, and mental well-being. Through our exclusive CTV channel, we aim to promote this transformative practice and provide an accessible platform for viewers looking to embark on a wellness journey. The variety of shows on the channel will keep viewers engaged and informed.”

     

  • To expand content offerings

    India TV gets exclusive CTV news channels

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    India TV, Hindi news channel with veteran journalist Rajat Sharma as its face, has launched two dedicated CTV channels along with the main channel stream on CTV devices. CTV = Connected Televison (TV). The group has introduced India TV Live, India TV Speed News and India TV Aap ki Adalat. Additionally, it is planning to launch a few more soon in future.

     

    Elaborating on the launch, Ritu Dhawan, Managing Director, and CEO of India TV said: “Considering the exponential growth of the CTV market, it has become imperative to expand our content offerings on this platform. By launching these channels, we want to cement our position as a leader in the CTV space. We also want to show that value to our viewers by providing them contextualised, nuanced, and relevant information in multiple formats, themes, and devices on this platform,” adding: “We believe this approach has helped us maintain our position as India’s Most Engaged News Video Publisher,” Dhawan further stated. Moving forward, digital-first, localization, explainers, user-generated content will define content consumption in the future.

     

  • The shows stream live and are available on India TV YouTube channel with sign language interpretation to make it easier for hearing-impaired viewers to comprehend the content.  

    Aap Ki Adalat adds sign language interpretation on YT

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    Rajat Sharma
    Rajat Sharma

    India TV has made its popular show ‘Aap Ki Adalat’ available on YouTube with sign language interpretation for hearing-impaired viewers.

     

    The new accessibility feature has enabled the hearing-impaired viewers to understand and enjoy the show hosted by veteran journalist Rajat Sharma. The shows stream live and are available on India TV YouTube channel with sign language interpretation to make it easier for hearing-impaired viewers to comprehend the content.

     

    Ritu Dhawan

    Said Ritu Dhawan, Managing Director, India TV: “As a responsible media organisation, we believe that everyone should have equal access to information and entertainment. The new accessibility features on YouTube have enabled the hearing-impaired viewers to understand and enjoy the show. We hope that this initiative will help break down barriers and create a more inclusive society.”

     

    India TV is hopeful that the audience will widely appreciate this initiative and eagerly anticipates receiving positive feedback from viewers. The organisation remains dedicated to ensuring its content is available to all.

  • To make Union Budget accessible and understandable

    India TV hosts ‘Samvad Budget Conclave 2023’

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    India TV organised a day-long “Samvad Budget Conclave 2023” on February 3 in New Delhi. Top ministers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government and senior leaders from the Opposition parties attended the conclave to put forth their views on the Union Budget 2023.

     

    Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and a team of experts and analysts provided insights and analysis on the Union Budget. Economists, along with income tax and capital market experts, were in session.

     

    Said Ritu Dhawan, Managing Director- India TV: “Our goal was to make the contours of the Union Budget accessible and understandable to the audience, enabling them to make informed decisions and hold the government accountable for its financial decisions.  An informed and engaged citizenry is crucial in a civil society, and this will surely promote transparency and good governance.”

     

  • To make Union Budget accessible and understandable

    India TV to Host ‘Samvad Budget Conclave 2023’

    By Our Staff

     

    India TV is organizing a daylong “Samvad Budget Conclave 2023” on February 3 in New Delhi. Top ministers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Government and senior leaders from the opposition parties will attend the conclave to put forth their views on the Union Budget 2023.

     

    Top-of-the-line political leaders, including Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, and a team of experts and analysts will provide insights and analysis on the Union Budget. Economists, along with income tax and capital market experts, will analyse the budget threadbare, and contextualize it in comparison with previous budgets, while explaining the broader economic and political parameters that influenced the decisions of the government while preparing the Budget.

     

    The focus of ‘Samvad Budget Conclave 2023’ will be on the most critical aspects of the Union Budget that directly impact the daily life of the common man, the middle class, women, youths and farmers. The experts will also explain the nitty-gritty behind changes in income tax slabs, reductions in customs duties, public service spending, and key sector allocations. The conclave will provide a platform for financial experts and political analysts to discuss the budget and provide varied perspectives, through informed debate and discussion.

     

    Said Ritu Dhawan, Managing Director- India TV: “Our goal is to make the contours of the Union Budget accessible and understandable to the audience, enabling them to make informed decisions and hold the government accountable for its financial decisions.  An informed and engaged citizenry is crucial in a civil society, and this will surely promote transparency and good governance.”

     

  • In the special episode 'Legends of Aap Ki Adalat', Sharma will share anecdotes from his hugely popular show over the years. 

    Rajat Sharma set to reveal unheard-of stories from Aap Ki Adalat

    By Our Staff

    Rajat Sharma
    Rajat Sharma

    India TV Editor-in-Chief and Chairman Rajat Sharma will be back with new episodes of Aap Ki Adalat in the new year. Sharma, notes a communique, will reveal never-heard-before, behind-the-scene stories that happened during the three decades-long journey of  Aap Ki Adalat. In the special episode ‘Legends of Aap Ki Adalat’, Sharma will share anecdotes from his hugely popular show over the years.

    Beside, political dignitaries the show also has been seeing many celebs from across genres like entertainment and sport.

  • Will be part of the E Life bouquet

    India TV now in UAE

    By Our Staff

     

    India TV has launched in UAE, on E Life, part of Etisalat.

     

    Said Ritu Dhawan, Managing Director, India TV: “India TV’s aim is to inform and empower global Indians with accurate, in-depth, unfiltered, fact-based journalism without any bias, outrage, or sensationalism and establishing India TV as the best and most trusted place for news. Making India TV available in the UAE is one more step towards our goal.

     

  • Her last stint was with Zee Digital as a Group Editor

    India TV appoints Puja Sethi as Group Editor – Digital

    By Our Staff

     

    India TV has announced the appointment of Puja Sethi as Group Editor – Digital. Her last stint was with Zee Digital as a group Editor. Her career has evolved around Broadcast, Print and digital journalism.

     

    On her appointment, Ritu Dhawan, MD – India TV said: “We welcome Puja to the family. We are sure she will add value to India TV’s digital ecosystem and help us attain the predetermined organisational goals.”