India Today Group rings NSE bell to mark 50 years of journalism

MUMBAI: The India Today Group marked its golden jubilee with a ceremonial bell-ringing at the National Stock Exchange, celebrating five decades of reportage, scrutiny and public-interest journalism.

Chairman Aroon Purie, vice chairperson and managing director Kalli Purie, group CEO Dinesh Bhatia and NSE managing director and CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan jointly rang the bell at the Exchange’s atrium, underscoring a milestone in the group’s 50-year journey.

Aroon Purie said the honour was symbolic, noting that a nation’s health relies on strong institutions. “Institutions like the NSE build that strength, and institutions like India Today safeguard it with truth, transparency and trust,” he said.

Kalli Purie reflected on the group’s mission since its first issue in December 1975. She said journalism at the group is now “digitally empowered, where storytelling transcends platforms and credibility, not clicks, is the most valuable currency”. She added that the group remains committed to asking difficult questions and serving the public with integrity.

For half a century, India Today has chronicled political turning points and national transitions across eleven prime ministers, fifteen governments and more than 350 elections. It has reported from conflict zones, exposed major scams and traced India’s rise on the global stage. Its recent interview with president Vladimir Putin, the group said, reinforced the belief that institutions stay relevant only when they evolve.

To mark the anniversary, the group unveiled five commemorative films, each capturing a decade of its evolution, along with a special teaser, a brand film and a golden-jubilee logo.

The ceremony closed on a celebratory note, signalling both the start of the group’s jubilee year and its continued commitment to shaping informed public debate.