CNN-News18 is a privately owned company headquartered in India. Founded in 2006 and operating with an estimated 460 employees, it functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The organization specializes in broadcast television and radio, functioning as an India-based English language news organization operating news websites and linear television channels.
On July 26, 2026, senior journalist Shawan Sen rejoined CNN-News18 as Executive Editor, responsible for leading investigations, enterprise reporting, and security coverage. This move marks his return to the network after nearly a decade at Republic TV, where he served as Deputy Editor handling special projects since 2017, having stepped down from that role on July 25, 2026. Previously, on July 1, 2026, CNN-News18 partnered with Nippon India Mutual Fund to launch the "CNN-News18 and Nippon India Mutual Fund Prime Time Studio," a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance news presentation.
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