New Delhi Television Limited held its 38th Annual General Meeting, outlining a clear roadmap for its next phase of growth, anchored in trusted journalism, digital scale, artificial intelligence, global reach, regional expansion and a more diversified business model.
Addressing shareholders, Mr. U.K. Sinha, Chairperson of the Board, said the global environment remains complex and uncertain, shaped by geopolitical conflict, trade realignments, policy uncertainty and technological disruption. Against this backdrop, he said India continues to stand out for its structural resilience, supported by domestic consumption, services exports, infrastructure investment and digital connectivity.
Mr. Sinha said the present global moment has placed extraordinary demands on journalism. With conflict, misinformation, synthetic media and pressure on press freedom rising across the world, he underlined the importance of credible and verified reporting.
‘In a world where misinformation travels at the speed of algorithms, verified journalism is not a service, it is a necessity,’ he said.
He noted that NDTV’s global coverage was visible where stories were unfolding and where their consequences were being decided – from Israel, Iran and Lebanon to centres of power and negotiation, helping audiences understand both the human cost of conflict and the diplomatic decisions shaping events.
Mr. Sinha also highlighted the Company’s strategic investments in newsroom modernisation, digital platforms, distribution networks and international expansion. He said NDTV has strengthened its operational and technological base to serve audiences across television, web, mobile and emerging platforms.
On the financial front, Mr. Sinha referred to the successful Rights Issue completed in October 2025, which raised Rs. 396.50 crore and was oversubscribed 1.11 times. The proceeds were fully utilised for debt repayment, strategic initiatives and general corporate purposes. He said the debt reduction has strengthened the balance sheet, brought down annual interest costs significantly and enhanced financial flexibility.
Speaking on artificial intelligence, Mr. Sinha said AI offers major opportunities for journalism, from research and transcription to data analysis and distribution, but must be adopted with clear safeguards.
‘Our approach is clear: leverage AI to enhance capabilities while safeguarding editorial integrity. Verification, accountability and human editorial judgement remain central,’ he said.
Addressing shareholders as Chief Executive Officer and Editor-in-Chief, Rahul Kanwal said NDTV’s focus remains clear: to build a new NDTV for a new India.
He said the past year was marked by renewed energy across the network, with NDTV’s newsrooms responding with speed and clarity to major breaking news moments, while programming, digital platforms and on-ground reporting strengthened editorial impact and expanded audience reach.
On the financial side, Mr. Kanwal said NDTV recorded revenue of Rs. 528.29 crore, with growth of 13.6% over the previous year, reflecting steady operational progress as the Company scales its platforms, strengthens its core business and invests in future growth.
Across the network, NDTV 24×7 strengthened its position through sharp debates, deeper analysis and contextual storytelling. NDTV India deepened its connection with audiences through powerful Hindi journalism and on-ground reporting, while NDTV Profit strengthened its position in business journalism.
‘At NDTV, across channels and screens, we are building a network that does not take sides. Every day, we mindfully bring stories that inform and impact without bias,’ Mr. Kanwal said.
He said NDTV World is moving with purpose to bring India to the world and the world to India. The NDTV World Summit, he added, was a strong expression of this ambition, bringing together global leaders and thinkers for conversations on geopolitics, economic resilience, technology, diplomacy, climate, innovation and international cooperation.
Mr. Kanwal said NDTV has built formidable digital scale, with more than 45 million lifetime YouTube subscribers, over 102 million followers across social media platforms and more than 40 billion video views. NDTV also recorded remarkable growth on YouTube, with NDTV 24×7 registering 127% year-on-year growth and NDTV India delivering an exceptional 1521% year-on-year growth.
He said digital is no longer an extension of the business, but a growth engine, distribution network and one of NDTV’s most significant opportunities for the future.
He also said NDTV is building towards becoming an AI-led media company, using technology to empower journalists with sharper research, faster workflows, deeper audience understanding and stronger storytelling, while keeping editorial judgement firmly human.
Mr. Kanwal outlined the Company’s regional and hyperlocal ambitions through NDTV Rajasthan, NDTV Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh and NDTV Marathi, saying NDTV is strengthening its ability to tell India’s stories closer to where they unfold — in states, cities, communities and local economies.
He also highlighted NDTV’s growing focus on news-plus opportunities through marquee initiatives and intellectual properties such as the NDTV Art Awards, NDTV Food Awards, Ind.AI Summit and NDTV ProAm. Through NDTV CoLab, Connected TV, NDTV Launchpad, NDTV Lifeline, NDTV Datafy and NDTV Automate, the Company is building new platforms across brand solutions, learning, health, data, automotive and emerging digital opportunities.
Looking ahead, NDTV said its priorities are clear: strengthening leadership across television and digital, expanding global and regional presence, deepening its hyperlocal strategy, scaling marquee events and intellectual properties, and building new platforms in AI, learning, health, data and other emerging spaces.
The Company said it will continue to pursue growth with discipline by diversifying revenue, optimising costs, improving productivity and building a more resilient business model.
NDTV said it is moving forward with conviction and purpose, rooted in trust, powered by innovation, strengthened by its people and ready for the next era of media.