NDTV elevates Parimal Dutta to senior vice president

NDTV elevates Parimal Dutta to senior vice president

NDTV has elevated Parimal Dutta to senior vice president, according to an update on his LinkedIn account. He has been associated with the company for over 11 years. He leads the brand solutions team at the news broadcaster. During his career spanning 23 years, Dutta has been associated with The Times of India, Star India, CNBC, and Bloombe...


Sudhir Chaudhary quits Zee Media; would start own venture

Sudhir Chaudhary quits Zee Media; would start own venture

Zee group patriarch Subhash Chandra tried, but failed to stop Zee Media Corporation Ltd. Cluster 1 CEO and Zee News chief editor Sudhir Chaudhary from resigning from the company that owns and operates several TV news channels, including Zee News and WION.

Chaudhary, who also function...


AIDCF: B’casters’, TRAI ‘apathy’ led to TV blackout in 45 mn

IBDF, AIDCF have differing views on media ownership issues

The Indian broadcasters and content distribution platforms (represented through AIDCF) seem to have positioned themselves on opposite sides of the media ownership spectrum with the latter suggesting formation of another advisory body to coordinate with the antitrust body CCI, amongst other things. The TV channels hav...


Antitrust body CCI approves Google-Airtel investment deal

Antitrust body CCI approves Google-Airtel investment deal

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Thursday approved Google’s proposed acquisition of a minority stake in telecom major Bharti Airtel.

The deal has been cleared on the basis of modifications offered by the acquirer (Google), according to an official statement put out by CCI...


Locomotive Global Media strengthens India leadership team

Locomotive Global Media strengthens India leadership team

In an endeavor to further expand its business horizon and add further to existing momentum in the Indian market, Locomotive Global Media LLP today announced the appointment of Anup Thanvi as Coordinating Producer and Pearl Gill as Head of Production. The announcement comes at a time when the company is gearing up for the next level of growth ...


Banjiay announces Rishi Negi as CEO, Endemol Shine India

Banjiay announces Rishi Negi as CEO Endemol Shine India

Banijay, the world’s leading independent producer/distributor, Wednesday announces the appointment of Rishi Negi as its new CEO for Endemol Shine India. In his new position, he will oversee the existing team, day-to-day affairs, and its productions. Negi joins from Banijay Asia, where, until now, he has served as Chief Operating Officer. T...