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Avi Kaul bids adieu to Network18 by penning an emotional note

In a deeply personal and reflective note, Avinash Kaul, CEO (Broadcasting and Publishing) of Network18, announced his departure from the company after nearly 12 years, choosing to mark the ...

Network18 names Raj Jain as Independent Director

Network18 has appointed media industry veteran Raj Jain as an Independent Director on its board for a period of five years, effective March 25, 2026, to March 24, 2031, marking a key addition to its leadership at a time of strategic expansion. According to a press release issued by

Network18 charts aggressive digital growth path as CTV viewership surges in 2025

Network18 has reported a landmark year in digital performance, driven by sharp growth across Connected TV (CTV), YouTube and social platforms, reinforcing its leadership position in India’s rapidly evolving digital news ecosystem. The strong momentum in 2025 has also set the stage for an accelerated growth agenda in 2026, with CTV emerging as a ...

Network18 renews CNN’s News18 partnership for 10 years

Network18 has extended its long-standing licensing and brand partnership with CNN International for its flagship English news channel, CNN-News18, renewing the agreement for another decade. The renewed deal will now run until 31 December 2035, reinforcing one of the most enduring collaborations in India’s television news landscape. According ...

Sussanne Khan on luxury at Network18 Privé event

As ideas of luxury continue to shift in an age shaped by technology, conscious choices and evolving lifestyles, Network18’s Innovate & Evolve — powered by Liebherr — is driving a national conversation on how innovation and design are redefining modern living in India. The latest Privé edition brought together leading voices from the world...

Network18 posts Rs430cr revenue in Q1FY26

Network18 Media & Investments Ltd reported a standalone revenue of Rs.430 crore for the first quarter of FY26, reflecting a solid performance in its digital and television segments. Despite operating in a subdued advertising market and facing a high base due to last year’s election-related ad spending, the company delivered a resilient quart...

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“This initiative will empower subscribers to pay online and subscribe to the channels they want to watch and get it activated on their TV sets in real-time without any delay. Without needing to undertake any software development, LMOs can approach Mobiezy for their pre-built and pre-integrated solution that uses NXTDigital’s news APIs and can be up and running with their own mobile apps within just a few days.”

RU Ediriwira, Group CTO, NXTDigital Limited

“With the launch of Partnership for Growth 3.0 we intend to expand our network with 40 new NXTHUBs, each offering up to 650 live TV channels and broadband. Our efforts are focused on harnessing the convergence of technologies, developing robust apps and creating new business models that will help the overall ecosystem, delivering the best experience to our subscribers. We hope to achieve a stronger foothold in the rural regions of the country and grow our subscriber base.”

N.K. Rouse, COO, NXT Digital Ltd

“One of the key principles of the Hinduja Group is ‘Partnership for Growth’. After 2.0 saw the launch of HITS to connect LMOs in even the most remote locations through the only satellite-based cable TV platform in India; 3.0 focuses not just on strengthening the overall ecosystem we have built, but harnessing the convergence of technologies – to be delivered through a national network of NXTHUBs. Video and broadband are only the beginning of the digital highway of services that we have developed for roll-out backed by a robust suite of innovative apps developed by service providers exclusively for our LMOs and subscribers.”

Vynsley Fernandes, MD & CEO, NXTDigital Limited

“Wireline broadband is becoming ever more important not only in connecting homes across the country but also small to large enterprises-to the digital economy. The NXTHUBs will be the perfect point-of-presence to offer broadband services to cater to these consumer needs.”

Yugal Kishore Sharma CEO, ONEOTT Intertainment Limited

Amazing and grim battle for survival. Guess it will end up in Supreme Court. All that NCLT asked Zee to do was to file a reply to Invesco petition for a EGM. Now this is getting too serious. So far Invesco has been hammered for demanding an EGM. What is Zee upto? Ofcourse my lawyer community knows better!