India TV, also known as Independent News Service, is privately owned and headquartered in India. Founded in 2004, it employs approximately 930 individuals. As a tier 1 media tech buyer, the company primarily operates as a Hindi news TV channel, with broadcast television and radio as its main products.
On February 3, 2026, news channels experienced significant ad rate increases, with some broadcasters seeing hikes up to four times during the Union Budget, opting for sharp increases to leverage high viewership while others pursued volume-driven strategies. Previously, on January 27, India TV unveiled a new avatar for its Speed News Channel, India’s first 24x7 speed news platform. This refreshed format aims to redefine fast news consumption by combining pace with clarity and context, reinforcing the network’s commitment to innovation and viewer-first journalism. Earlier, on December 15, 2025, India TV's Managing Director Ritu Dhawan stated that audience fragmentation necessitated a fundamental reset in newsrooms, describing 2025 as a year of recalibration for India’s business and media ecosystem amidst market shifts towards consolidation, capital discipline, and outcome-led growth.
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