New Delhi Television

New Delhi Television

http://www.ndtv.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndtv/

New Delhi Television, also known as NDTV, is a publicly owned corporation headquartered in India. Founded in 1984, the company, with approximately 2,510 employees, reported $60.6M in revenue as of 2025 and functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Originally established as a content production house for state broadcaster Doordarshan, it launched India’s first independent 24x7 satellite news channel in 1998 in partnership with Rupert Murdoch’s Star Network. The Adani Group, via AMG Media Networks Limited, acquired a 64.71% controlling interest in the company. NDTV operates as a digitized, multi-platform mediatech network, specializing in broadcast television and radio. The company utilizes dual revenue models composed of premium television advertisement spot sales, digital programmatic spaces, and experiential live event formatting.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1984

Headcount

2,505

Headquarters

India

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

Publicly Owned

News Summary:

Shailesh Hegde joined NDTV on August 14, 2026, as National Revenue Head for NDTV Marathi and Government Sales, transitioning from his previous role as Business Head at Jai Maharashtra News to strengthen the broadcaster's revenue leadership team. Earlier, on July 30, 2026, NDTV reported consolidated net sales of Rs 117.23 crore for June 2026, marking an 8.9% increase year-over-year. This followed the NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards 2026, where Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman honored winners on July 28, 2026. A distinguished jury chaired by Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, selected the award recipients who were recognized for shaping Indian enterprise.

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New Delhi Television offers 7 products in the media and telecoms services industry. New Delhi Television's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio and search, social, and retail media.

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New Delhi Television's revenues were $60.6M in 2025. Caretta Research has split New Delhi Television's revenue into 3 different product categories, the largest of which is linear (thematic channel groups), which represents 100% of New Delhi Television's revenue.

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Aug

18th

2026

18:03

B2B Tag, Rebranding

"Built On Credibility": India Inc Congratulates NDTV On New Identity

NDTV has begun a new chapter with a new brand identity built around the thought "When It Really Matters". The new identity was unveiled on Independence Day, accompanied by a new logo and a major change to one of its best-known brands.

Aug

17th

2026

12:26

B2B Tag, Rebranding

NDTV 24x7 rebrands as NDTV with new visual identity

NDTV has updated the name of its flagship news channel, NDTV 24x7, to NDTV as part of a broader update to its brand identity across television and digital platforms. The network has introduced the new identity under the positioning “When It Really Matters,” reflecting changes in how audiences access and consume news across television, websites, apps, social media, streaming services and connected TV.

Aug

17th

2026

11:47

New Delhi Television inks deal to acquire GoodTimes channel

New Delhi Television has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Lifestyle & Media Broadcasting (seller) for acquisition of the business undertaking comprising the GoodTimes channel (business undertaking) for a lump sum consideration of Rs 18 crore. The completion of the acquisition is subject to fulfilment of the closing conditions as specified in the Agreement, including receipt of requisite approval from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) and other regulatory/statutory approvals, as may be applicable.

Business Standard

Aug

17th

2026

06:30

Management Changes, ESG, B2B Tag, Rebranding, Management Changes

The biggest high is that NDTV matters again: Rahul Kanwal

In his first big interview since taking charge as CEO & Editor-in-Chief, Kanwal outlined a blueprint for rebuilding NDTV as a trusted, globally relevant and financially viable multimedia organisation Rahul Kanwal has set out an ambitious vision for NDTV—one that combines editorial credibility, digital expansion, global aspirations and a clear commitment to financial accountability.

Aug

17th

2026

06:30

NDTV is reshaping newsroom around multimedia and editorial plurality: Rahul Kanwal

CEO and Editor-in-Chief Rahul Kanwal told e4m the network is applying a 360-degree multimedia approach spanning television, YouTube, digital and social media NDTV is reshaping its newsroom around a multi-platform, impact-led model that combines decentralised editorial judgement, greater investment in core reporting and extensive use of artificial intelligence at the back end, CEO and Editor-in-Chief Rahul Kanwal told exchange4media in his first major interview since taking charge.

Aug

17th

2026

06:11

New Delhi Television Agrees to Buy GoodTimes Channel for Up to ₹18 Crore

Market snapshot: New Delhi Television Limited has entered into a definitive Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire the 'GoodTimes' channel business undertaking from Lifestyle & Media Broadcasting Limited. The deal is valued at a lumpsum consideration of up to ₹18 crore on a cash-free, debt-free basis.

Aug

17th

2026

05:57

B2B Tag, Rebranding

NDTV drops 24×7 from name in brand identity refresh

News network adopts ‘When It Really Matters’ as its new brand proposition MUMBAI: Some names make the news; others become shorthand for knowing it. After more than two decades as NDTV 24×7, the news network is simplifying its identity to NDTV, pairing the shorter name with a new brand proposition, ‘When It Really Matters’.

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Aug

16th

2026

06:30

B2B Tag, Rebranding

NDTV 24x7 becomes NDTV with new identity, ‘When It Really Matters’

NDTV has unveiled a new brand identity anchored in the thought ‘When It Really Matters’, as NDTV 24x7 becomes simply NDTV. The move reflects the changing way audiences consume news across television, websites, apps, social media, streaming and Connected TV.

Aug

15th

2026

15:27

B2B Tag, Rebranding

NDTV 24x7 becomes NDTV, unveils new identity anchored in ‘When It Really Matters’

New Delhi, Aug 15: Reflecting its evolution from a 24-hour television news channel into one news brand across screens, platforms and formats, NDTV has unveiled a new brand identity anchored in the thought, ‘When It Really Matters’, as NDTV 24x7 becomes simply NDTV.

Aug

14th

2026

12:29

Management Changes, B2B Tag, Management Changes

Shailesh Hegde joins NDTV as National Revenue Head – NDTV Marathi & Government Sales

Mumbai: Shailesh Hegde has joined NDTV as National Revenue Head – NDTV Marathi & Government Sales, strengthening the broadcaster’s revenue leadership team. He moves to the role from Jai Maharashtra News, where he most recently served as Business Head.

Jul

30th

2026

06:14

Financial Results, B2B Tag, Financial Performance

NDTV Consolidated June 2026 Net Sales at Rs 117.23 crore, up 8.9% Y-o-Y

NDTV Consolidated June 2026 Net Sales at Rs 117.23 crore, up 8.9% Y-o-Y NDT01 NSE/BSE Select Day High Day Low Volume (NSE) More × Reported Consolidated quarterly numbers for New Delhi Television are: Net Sales at Rs 117.23 crore in June 2026 up 8.9% from Rs.

Jul

29th

2026

06:30

Events, Awards and Recognitions, B2B Tag, Award Wins, Events and Conferences

FM Sitharaman honours top India Inc leaders

NEW DELHI, JUL 28 (IANS): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman honoured winners of the ‘NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards 2026,’ who were selected through a rigorous evaluation process by a distinguished jury chaired by Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman, Bharti Enterprises.

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