Network18 has strengthened its digital editorial leadership with the appointment of Ameesh Rai as Deputy Editor for Moneycontrol Hindi, reinforcing its focus on expanding vernacular financial journalism.

The development, shared via a LinkedIn post, highlights Rai’s transition from the India Today Group, where he most recently served as Associate Executive Producer for the TAK cluster, including UP Tak and News Tak. With nearly 16 years of experience across print, television and digital media, he brings a strong multi-platform understanding to his new role.

At Moneycontrol Hindi, Rai will be responsible for shaping the editorial direction of the platform’s Hindi operations. His focus areas will include domestic economic policies, corporate developments and political events, along with international trade and geopolitical issues that have a direct bearing on Indian audiences. The move signals Network18’s intent to deepen its engagement with Hindi-speaking users seeking real-time, credible financial insights.

Rai’s career spans key roles across leading organisations such as Dainik Jagran, Times Internet and Magnon, where he built expertise in content localisation and scaling Hindi digital platforms. His experience in aligning editorial content with audience behaviour is expected to play a crucial role in the next phase of growth for Moneycontrol Hindi.

The appointment comes at a time when financial news platforms are increasingly competing to capture India’s fast-growing vernacular market. Demand for accessible, high-quality financial information in regional languages continues to rise, particularly among new-age investors and decision-makers in Tier II and Tier III markets.

By bringing in Rai, Network18 is positioning Moneycontrol Hindi to strengthen its standing as a trusted destination for financial news in Hindi, combining editorial depth with digital agility to serve a rapidly evolving audience base.