Rajat Sharma, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of India TV, has been unanimously elected as the President of the News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA) for the 2025–2026 term. The election took place during the NBDA Board meeting held on September 19.

According to a press release, M.V. Shreyams Kumar, Managing Director of Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. Ltd., has been unanimously chosen as Vice President, while. Anuradha Prasad Shukla, Chairperson and Managing Director of News24 Broadcast India Ltd., will serve as the Honorary Treasurer for the same period.

The NBDA Board for the year also includes Rahul Joshi, Managing Director – Network18 Media & Investments Ltd.; Kalli Purie Bhandal, Vice-Chairperson & Managing Director – TV Today Network Ltd.; Anil Kumar Malhotra, Advisor – Zee Media Corporation Ltd.; Dhruba Mukherjee, CEO – ABP Network Pvt. Ltd.; I. Venkat, Director – Eenadu Television Pvt. Ltd.; Rahul Kanwal, CEO & Editor-in-Chief – NDTV Ltd.; Mahesh Kumar Rajaraman, Managing Director – Sun TV Network Ltd.; and Rohit Gopakumar Velloli, CEO, TV Division – Bennett Coleman & Company Ltd. Annie Joseph continues as Secretary General.

The NBDA, representing leading news broadcasters and digital platforms, plays a significant role in shaping the news broadcasting landscape in India, addressing regulatory challenges, and advocating for journalistic standards and freedom of expression. With Sharma at the helm for the new term, the Association is expected to further strengthen its role in engaging with policymakers and industry stakeholders to uphold the values of credible journalism in an evolving media ecosystem.