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  • Aaj Tak is realigning its revenue structure under Gaurav Verma, while Rahul Shaw drives growth for Stage Aaj Tak

    Aaj Tak is realigning its revenue structure under Gaurav Verma, while Rahul Shaw drives growth for Stage Aaj Tak

    MUMBAI: Curtains up on a leadership shuffle at India Today Group, where Rahul Shaw is stepping into a singular spotlight devoting his full attention to Stage Aaj Tak, the Group’s fast-rising experiential content venture. In doing so, Shaw exits his current roles in the TV and radio businesses to scale what insiders are calling a high-priority growth engine.

    As Shaw takes centre stage, Gaurav Verma steps into the wings of Aaj Tak’s revenue operations at least for now. In his interim role, Verma will oversee revenue teams across the South, West, and North regions. The East will continue to be independently steered by Satyaky, while Manisha Solanki and Gunjan Taneja retain command of India Today TV and Good News Today (GNT), respectively.

    All of Shaw’s previous direct reports, including Verma, will now report directly to Bhatia. Explaining the rationale behind the reshuffle, Bhatia called it a strategic move to “align our teams for long-term success, foster internal growth opportunities, and intensify our focus on core business priorities.”

    In a landscape where content needs to not just inform but immerse, this rejig isn’t just about titles and territories, it’s about building a future-ready playbook. And as this new chapter unfolds, all eyes will be on how Stage Aaj Tak scales new heights under Shaw’s solo spotlight.

  • Saikat Dutta revs up ABP Network as new revenue head

    Saikat Dutta revs up ABP Network as new revenue head

    MUMBAI: Saikat Dutta is putting his foot firmly on the pedal at ABP Network Pvt Ltd, joining as the network revenue head in April 2025 with a burst of fresh energy and an enviable track record in turbocharging ad sales across India’s media landscape.

    Dutta, whose career has zipped through some of the country’s biggest networks, will now steer pan-India advertising sales for ABP News, ABP Ananda, ABP Majha and ABP Asmita, besides beefing up digital revenues across connected TV, web, and app platforms.

    With 24 years of punching above his weight in advertising sales, Dutta’s resume reads like a greatest hits album: from TV Today (where he drove ad sales for Aaj Tak, Aaj Tak HD, and Good News Today) to a stint as chief operating officer at Patanjali Media, and earlier as a revenue honcho for Sun TV Network’s GEC cluster in the north and east markets.

    Before that, he made his mark at India TV, Zee Entertainment Enterprises, Asia TV USA Ltd, Star TV, and ABP Group, helping these media giants rake in crores through innovative and integrated ad solutions.
    From selling blockbuster shows to orchestrating strategic alliances, Dutta has consistently delivered standout results.

    In his own words, it’s “new role, new energy!” — and with a toolkit spanning strategic planning, B2B sales, key account development, and solution selling, Dutta looks ready to crank up ABP Network’s revenue engine into overdrive.

  • GNT celebrates Diwali with culturally enriching programs and festive specials

    GNT celebrates Diwali with culturally enriching programs and festive specials

    Mumbai: Good News Today (GNT) is set to light up Diwali celebrations with an array of culturally enriching programs designed to add a festive touch to the season. As a key destination for brands and viewers during Diwali, GNT is curating a week-long lineup of positive and engaging programming that promises to enhance the festival’s spirit.  

    The channel’s special Diwali lineup will feature shows recognising achievers from various fields, with stories highlighting individuals whose contributions have made a positive impact on others. Viewers can also tune in for a live Deepawali Puja, where respected pandits will guide rituals that bring the festival’s traditional essence to homes across India.  

    Adding to the festive atmosphere, GNT will host a Kavi Sammelan, with poets reciting verses related to Diwali, immersing the audience in the joy of the festival. The channel’s “Shopping ke Sathi” series will offer expert advice on the best Diwali shopping destinations across major cities. The segment “Kaise Karen Maa Laxmi ko Prasanna” will present zodiac-based tips from pandits, guiding viewers on attracting prosperity during the festive season.  

    GNT will also provide live coverage of the Diwali celebrations at the newly constructed Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, including reports from the Deepotsav at Saryu Ghat, giving viewers a glimpse into the spiritual and cultural significance of the festival. Additionally, the channel will feature programs focusing on economic forecasts for the coming year, addressing viewers’ financial well-being.  

    Leading up to Dhanteras, GNT will air a daily series exploring various aspects of the festival, from shopping recommendations to the historical significance of Dhanteras, culminating in a live puja that brings the festival’s traditions to life. Through this diverse programming, GNT aims to elevate the Diwali experience for its audience while providing brands with an ideal platform to connect with viewers celebrating the festival.  

  • News18 India garners 12.8 per cent average market share during Week 27-30: Barc

    News18 India garners 12.8 per cent average market share during Week 27-30: Barc

    Mumbai: News18 India has widened its lead in the Hindi-speaking 15+ market with 12.8 per cent market share during Week 27-30 as per Broadcast Audience Research Council (Barc) India data.

    As per Barc ratings released on Thursday, Aaj Tak garnered a 12.02 per cent relative share and India TV stood at 12.01 per cent.

    Republic Bharat had 11.2 per cent relative share, followed by TV9 Bharatvarsh with 9.8 per cent share, Zee News at 7.2 per cent, ABP News 6.6 at per cent, Times Now Navbharat at 6.4 per cent, News Nation at 5.8 per cent, Good News Today at 5.1 per cent and Zee Hindustan at 4.1 per cent.

    News18 India further strengthened its position during primetime hours between 1800-2400 hours with 13.6 per cent market share. Aaj Tak had a 12.1 per cent relative share, followed by Republic Bharat at 12.0 per cent, TV9 Bharatvarsh at 10.6 per cent, Zee News at 7.6 per cent, ABP News at 6.6 per cent and Times Now Navbharat at 5.7 per cent.

    Source: BARC data, TG: NCCS 15+ (All Viewership data based on TV only) Wk 27-30’22: 22nd July’22 to 29th July’22, All Days, 24 hrs Market Share – HSM – Urban + Rural

    In the last few months, News18 India has spruced up its content and programming strategy, coupled with new marketing initiatives.

    Network18 CEO Hindi Cluster Karan Abhishek Singh said, “Continuous dominance of News18 India as the country’s top news channel shows the kind of viewer’s affinity and trust the channel enjoys. Our robust line-up of shows and anchors also keeps us ahead in primetime. Our focus on news, unmatched perspective, insightful analysis, and debates are the key differentiating factors that keep us ahead of the competition.”

    The channel has not only performed well on TV, but its digital audience base has also seen steep growth.

    News18 India managing editor Kishore Ajwani said, “There are a multitude of reasons which have helped us become a daily household name across India. The strong line-up of story-driven shows, the diversity of content, debates that offer perspective, and our fast-paced information delivery, all of these offerings have contributed to the increase in engagement with the audience and resonance of the channel.”

  • Good News Today to air new season of ‘The Horses Stable’

    Good News Today to air new season of ‘The Horses Stable’

    Delhi: After a successful stint last year, Good News Today is all set to release the new season of ‘The Horses Stable: Jo Jeeta Wahi Sikander’ on 23 July.

    Sponsored by Bada Business and GM Modular, the show is a joint effort of Horses Production director Prashant Agarwal and renowned Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty. This initiative is also supported by MSH under the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY).

    “The Horses Stable: Jo Jeeta Wahi Sikander”, is a flagship series where entrepreneurs bid their business models to a panel of investors and convince them to invest money in their ventures.

    The reality show pitches the contestants with innovative business ideas against each other for maximum funding.

    The format of the show will be akin to the great Indian derby. The investors, or “horses” include business stalwarts like- Mahavir Pratap Sharma, Dr Aarti Gupta, Mohit Gulati, Ankita V, Navin Gupta, Yamika Mehra, Mandar Joshi and Sanjay Mehta. The show has Suniel Shetty an award-winning actor, producer, businessman and serial entrepreneur in the capacity of ‘Super-Mentor’.

    ‘The Horses Stable: Jo Jeeta Wahi Sikander’, the start-up reality show will also announce the highest on spot funding ever on a reality show – for a staggering amount of eight crores.

    The show will capture all the drama and anticipation of a pitch meeting. On the spot mentorship and business tips, the opportunity to receive immediate funding and support from India’s top investors and business magnates- will be an undeniable draw for participants and viewers alike.

  • TV Today Network wins NT Awards’22 in various categories

    TV Today Network wins NT Awards’22 in various categories

    Mumbai: TV Today Network has won a total of 37 awards at the recently held News Television (NT) Awards in a glittering ceremony, which took place in Delhi on 10 June.

    The media group’s flagship news channels Aaj Tak and India Today TV won across the most coveted categories. Good News Today, the newest channel from India Today Group also bagged awards under the categories of ‘Best Animated Show by a News Channel’ and the ‘Daily News Bulletin’. The group’s digital properties namely aajtak.in and indiatoday.in also won big accolades at the NT Awards.

    The detailed list for this year’s NT awards 2022 won by TV Today Network is as follows:

  • GNT gains 7.6% share of HSM market in week 13 on free platforms: Barc

    GNT gains 7.6% share of HSM market in week 13 on free platforms: Barc

    Mumbai: Hindi news channel Good News Today (GNT) has captured 7.6 per cent market share on free platforms within the first month of ratings released by Broadcast Audience Research Council (Barc) India. GNT is a part of India Today Group that showcases stories of hope, human triumph, innovation, and inspiration from different parts of the world.

    As per Barc ratings, the channel has topped rankings for the Hindi-speaking market region in terms of market share for week 13 of 2022 on free platforms.

    “GNT, which is uniquely positioned with its news packaged as humanely and emotionally positive, has found high appreciation amongst its viewers,” said the channel in a statement.

    Barc ratings have been released after a 17-month gap. GNT has a greater market share as compared to Zee News at 6.8 per cent, Zee Hindustan at 6.6 per cent, News Nation at 5.6 per cent, ABP News at 5.4 per cent, DD News with 2.6 per cent, and others in the 15+ target audience in the free all target category.  

    (Source: Barc India; TG: 15+ Free All; Market: HSM; Period: Wk 13’22; market share % in 13 Hindi News Channels)

  • Good News Today to telecast ‘The Horses Stable’ from 11 December

    Good News Today to telecast ‘The Horses Stable’ from 11 December

    Mumbai: Hindi news channel Good News Today has announced a new show called “The Horses Stable: Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander.” The show launched will be launched on 11 December every Saturday at 8 p.m and Sunday at 5 p.m.

    The series will feature entrepreneurs who will pitch their business models to a panel of investors and convince them to invest money in their ventures, said the channel in a statement. The format of the show will be akin to the great Indian derby, it added.

    The investors or ‘horses’ include marquee names like Freeflow Venture Builders founder and chief ideator Suraj Juneja, Angels Network CEO and managing director Nandini Mansinghka, Saha Fund founder Ankita Vashistha, angel investor Mandar Joshi, deal advisor and startup mentor Deeksha Ahuja. Uniting these stalwarts is award-winning actor, producer, businessman and serial entrepreneur Suniel Shetty.

    The show is also sponsored by Vivek Bindra’s BadaBusiness.com and it is supported by the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, and is a joint effort of Prashant Agarwal and Suniel Shetty. This initiative is also supported by MSH under the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY).

    “We are proud to see what India’s brilliant business minds and entrepreneurs are able to bring to this country everyday, and the challenger startup ecosystem we have created on a global stage,” said India Today Group CEO television and radio business Rahul Shaw. “The India Today group has been tuned to the needs and aspirations of the nation for over 4 decades, and are thrilled once again to be able to provide a platform to let ideas of all shapes and sizes find the support they need to blossom and strengthen the momentum of India’s startup story. We are thrilled to bring this home on the Good News Today platform where it can reach and inspire more people than ever before.”

    The India Today Group officially launched the show on 6 December. The event was attended by Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant, Atal Innovation Mission mission director Dr Chintan Vaishnav, HPPL founder Prashant Agarwal, FTC Talent and Entertainment Suniel Shetty and India Today Group CEO television and radio business Rahul Shaw. 

  • Sonu Sood turns TV host for Good News Today

    Sonu Sood turns TV host for Good News Today

    Mumbai: Actor Sonu Sood who made headlines for his humanitarian contributions during the migrant crisis at the peak of the pandemic is all set to make his debut as a TV anchor for India Today Group’s Good News Today. He will go live at 9 p.m every evening as the host of the channel’s signature programme titled “Desh ki Baat Sunata Hoon”. 

    The one-hour program will feature inspirational stories of human triumph from across the length and breadth of the country. These will be the stories of people, who make our country proud with their struggle, determination and achievement and inspire many others to aim for higher goals, said the channel in a statement on Monday.

    Welcoming Sonu Sood on board, India Today Group, vice-chairperson, Kalli Purie said, “He has touched humanity with his actions during the pandemic and emerged as a source of positive energy and inspiration. He personifies the intent of our channel Good News Today. His presence on the channel amalgamates our efforts to bring about more good news and the following smiles.”

    The news channel with an affirmative leaning – Good News Today rests on the motto of ‘acchi khabar, sacchi khabar’- true stories that foster goodwill and unite audiences in their higher purpose.

  • Good News Today set to launch on 5 September

    Good News Today set to launch on 5 September

    New Delhi: The India Today Group is all set to launch its latest news channel – Good News Today on 5 September, it announced on Wednesday.

    According to the media group, news doesn’t just have to mean bad news. And even in the presence of negative news stories, it is only when we focus on what is constructive- that we can move the needle of progress forward. It is this belief that forms the basis of the new channel. The channel doesn’t assume the doom and gloom of the world but bravely opens its eyes to the possibilities around it. 

    “Good News Today will showcase stories of hope, human triumph, innovation and inspiration from different walks of life, from different parts of India and the world. The news channel with an affirmative leaning- Good News Today rests on the motto of “acchi khabar, sacchi khabar”- true stories that foster goodwill and unite audiences in their higher purpose,” the media conglomerate said in a statement.

    India Today Group, vice-chairperson, Kalli Purie said, “I am delighted to introduce Good News Today into the lives of our viewers. Coming off a challenging year, the world needs to come together to unite in stories of human triumph. We all need a source of encouragement and the unique ability to see the good. This is a channel with a heart full of optimism and helps you tune into a Good News Wali Smile.”

    According to the media group, Good News Today is committed to changing the perspectives around it, by infusing refreshing narratives that allow for a more holistic view of the world- khabar nahi badalte, nazar badalte hain!

    The legacy of India Today magazine dates back to 1975 when it was launched to fill the pressing need for quality journalism with an impact, at a time when the prevailing newspapers were not investing in editorial capabilities or in new ideas around printing, or even colour layouts. The Group has been at the forefront of media innovation ever since. 

    From pioneering independent broadcast journalism, in the times of tapes and video libraries with Newstrack and then Aaj Tak on DD News as a bulletin, to Aaj Tak scaling to India’s most loved TV news channel on its own strength for 20 straight years. From adapting the news to the internet and digital revolution, and making the news social media-friendly to now being the dominant network of the digital-only mobile-first constellation of channels with the Tak ecosystem- India Today has been its viewers greatest partner as times and tides change.