New Delhi: New Delhi Television Limited (NDTV) has outlined an ambitious roadmap for its next phase of growth, positioning itself as an AI-enabled, digital-first news organisation with a sharper focus on global journalism, regional expansion, diversified revenue streams and technology-driven innovation.
During the company’s 38th Annual General Meeting (AGM), the leadership detailed its long-term vision centred on trusted journalism, digital transformation, newsroom modernisation and building new business verticals while maintaining editorial independence.
Chairperson U.K. Sinha said the current global environment remains defined by geopolitical tensions, shifting trade dynamics, technological disruption and policy uncertainty. Despite these challenges, he noted that India continues to demonstrate strong structural resilience, supported by domestic consumption, digital infrastructure, services exports and sustained investment.
Highlighting the growing importance of credible journalism, Sinha said the rise of misinformation, synthetic media and increasing pressure on press freedom has reinforced the need for 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 pointed to NDTV’s on-ground reporting from conflict zones including Israel, Iran and Lebanon, alongside coverage of global diplomatic developments, as an example of the network’s commitment to contextual and fact-based journalism.
Sinha also outlined the company’s investments in newsroom technology, digital infrastructure, content distribution and international expansion, enabling NDTV to strengthen its presence across television, digital, mobile and emerging media platforms.
On the financial front, he highlighted the successful completion of the company’s Rights Issue in October 2025, which raised Rs. 396.50 crore and received subscriptions of 1.11 times. According to him, the proceeds have been fully utilised towards debt repayment, strategic investments and corporate requirements, significantly improving the company’s balance sheet and financial flexibility through lower borrowing costs.
Speaking about artificial intelligence, Sinha described AI as a transformative opportunity for journalism across research, transcription, analytics and content distribution, while reiterating that editorial oversight would remain firmly human-led.
“Our approach is clear: leverage AI to enhance capabilities while safeguarding editorial integrity. Verification, accountability and human editorial judgement remain central,” he said.
Chief Executive Officer and Editor-in-Chief Rahul Kanwal said NDTV is building “a new NDTV for a new India,” driven by stronger editorial execution, digital acceleration and sustained investments for future growth.
He revealed that the company reported revenue of Rs. 528.29 crore during the year, representing 13.6% growth over the previous financial year, reflecting continued operational momentum.
Kanwal said NDTV’s flagship brands continued to strengthen their respective positions, with NDTV 24×7 expanding its reach through in-depth analysis, NDTV India enhancing audience engagement through extensive field reporting, and NDTV Profit reinforcing its standing 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,” he said.
Highlighting the network’s international ambitions, Kanwal said NDTV World is designed to connect global audiences with India while bringing international developments closer to Indian viewers. He cited the NDTV World Summit as an important platform bringing together global policymakers, business leaders and experts to discuss geopolitics, economic resilience, technology, climate and international cooperation.
Digital continues to emerge as a major growth engine for the company. Kanwal said NDTV has crossed 45 million lifetime YouTube subscribers, built a social media community of over 102 million followers and generated more than 40 billion cumulative video views across platforms.
The network also recorded significant growth in its YouTube presence, with NDTV 24×7 registering 127% year-on-year growth and NDTV India reporting a 1,521% increase over the previous year.
According to Kanwal, the company is also progressing towards becoming an AI-led media organisation by deploying artificial intelligence to improve newsroom workflows, audience insights, research capabilities and storytelling, while ensuring editorial decisions remain under human supervision.
Regional expansion forms another key pillar of NDTV’s growth strategy. Kanwal said initiatives including NDTV Rajasthan, NDTV Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh and NDTV Marathi are strengthening the network’s ability to deliver hyperlocal journalism and deepen engagement with audiences across India’s states and communities.
Beyond news, NDTV is expanding into adjacent business opportunities through events and intellectual properties such as the NDTV Art Awards, NDTV Food Awards, Ind.AI Summit and NDTV ProAm. The company is also developing new businesses through platforms including NDTV CoLab, Connected TV, NDTV Launchpad, NDTV Lifeline, NDTV Datafy and NDTV Automate, spanning branded content, learning, healthcare, data intelligence, automotive and emerging digital solutions.
Looking ahead, the company said it will continue to focus on strengthening its television and digital leadership, expanding its global and regional footprint, scaling hyperlocal journalism, growing marquee events and building new AI-powered businesses, while maintaining financial discipline through diversified revenue streams, productivity improvements and cost optimisation.
NDTV said it remains committed to entering its next phase of growth with a strategy anchored in trust, innovation, technology and long-term business resilience.
