Indian Media Firms

This T-group media stock is locked in upper circuit for 111th straight day

Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network stock was relisted in April 2024 post share capital reduction; the stock has since zoomed 1,539 per cent or 16.4-fold till date.

IIM Lucknow, Graphisads launch 'G Force' accelerator for media startups

Graphisads and IIM Lucknow are set to launch 'G Force' - a new accelerator programme designed to cultivate aspiring entrepreneurs in the media sector

Listed media majors log muted Q1, could struggle in first half of FY25

For the film exhibition business, the June quarter was also sub-par due to the impact of both the cricket and election season as well as a lack of big-budget content

Ramoji's contributions will continue to inspire all: Jharkhand Governor

Jharkhand Governor C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday condoled the death of noted media personality Ramoji Rao, saying he will continue to inspire all. "Deeply saddened by the passing away of Ramoji Group's founder, Ramoji Rao Garu. His contributions will continue to inspire us all. This is an irreparable loss," Radhakrishnan said in a post on X. "My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to his family. May his soul rest in peace," he added. Veteran media personality and Ramoji group chairman Ramoji Rao died at a hospital in Hyderabad early on Saturday. Rao (88), who was undergoing treatment for the past few days, breathed his last at 4.50 am, according to ETV, Telangana, one of the Ramoji group channels.

Former Indian Newspaper Society President Naresh Mohan passes away

Union Minister Anurag Thakur and industry leaders paid tributes to the late media veteran and remembered his invaluable contribution to the field

BBC splits operations in India, forms indigenous news company after surveys

The BBC announced that it was forming an independent, Indian-owned company called the 'Collective Newsroom' that will produce content for the BBC's six regional channels

Govt should bring laws to regulate ownership of news organisations: Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday came out with a slew of suggestions, including laws to regulate ownership of news organisations by a political or business entity, to ensure responsible journalism and a free press in the country. Speaking at the N Ramachandran Foundation award ceremony here, the Thiruvananthapuram MP said India was one of the few countries in the world where there were no regulations with regard to the ownership of media by a private individual. "The government must introduce laws and regulations that limit control of multiple news organisations by a single business or political entity whereby encouraging a robust and independent press in the country," he said. Tharoor said media in India largely had a "cavalier attitude towards facts" and was "reluctant to issue corrections". Referring to his own personal experiences with the media and his decision to opt for legal recourse over allegations in the press against him, Tharoor said, "Once character can be ...

Adani buys remaining 51% stake in BQ-publisher Quintillion Business Media

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group has acquired the remaining 51 per cent stake in Quintillion Business Media Pvt Ltd to take full control of the Raghav Bahl-curated digital business news platform for an undisclosed amount. Adani Enterprises Ltd, the ports-to-energy conglomerate's flagship firm, in a stock exchange filing, said its subsidiary AMG Media Networks Ltd "has executed a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of remaining 51 per cent stake in QBML", the firm which operates the business and financial news digital media platform BQ Prime. It, however, did not disclose the financial details of the transaction. Quintillion was Adani's first bet in the Indian news industry before taking about 65 per cent stake in broadcaster NDTV in December last year. AMG Media had previously bought a 49 per cent stake in Quintillion Business Media Ltd (QBML) for Rs 47.84 crore. BQ Prime was earlier known as Bloomberg Quint, a former joint venture between US-based financial news agency .

India's largest media firms are building, and using AI tools with gusto

'Script GPT has been built by us using OpenAI and 1.3 mn variables, which include character archetypes, plot twists, etc'

Pricey valuations threaten best Indian media stocks rally in 14 years

Optimists are focusing on the upcoming pipeline of movies, two of which feature India's biggest superstars, and a potential boost to advertisement spending

Neville Roy Singham: The American millionaire with NewsClick-China links

The retired American entrepreneur has been accused of spreading Chinese propaganda worldwide

Senior journalist Ravish Kumar resigns from NDTV amid Adani takeover

Ravish Kumar has been an integral part of NDTV for more than two decades and has been conferred with the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay award and Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award twice

Magazines: On a comeback trail?

As a genre, magazine brands may have been given up for dead. Yet the chances of a revival aren't exactly far-fetched

TV18 Broadcast Q1 net profit falls 63% to Rs 60 cr, revenue rises 9.5%

Its consolidated revenue from operations rose by 9.53 per cent to Rs 1,265.05 crore during the quarter under review compared to Rs 1,154.98 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago.

Minnow on world stage, but Indian media business is growing big: Report

US, China remain biggest pie-holders globally, says PwC report

The M&A wave: Is there a pattern to what looks like a spate of media deals?

Digital is forcing a fundamental change in how people consume media and in the very definition of a media company, say analysts

ZEEL aims to enhance profitability under ZEE 4.0, says Punit Goenka

Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd is embarking on a new path under 'ZEE 4.0', through which it aims to enhance profitability and continue to grow ahead of the industry, MD Punit Goenka said

Media properties become profitable in 4-6 years: The Quint's Bahl, Kapur

In a Q&A, Raghav Bahl and Ritu Kapur tell what it takes to build a digital news business in India

We will get into electronic media, says RPSG chairman Sanjiv Goenka

Digital will be a crucial arm of the media. I am not sure whether it will be at the cost of print, but it will acquire importance. It is definitely being consumed, says RPSG Chairman

The show must stream on: Media firms ensure connectivity in lockdown

As India overdoses on mass media, how are TV channels, DTH operators, streaming firms and others dealing with the challenges