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NDTV revamps its branded content unit as NDTV Brand Studio
Mumbai: As part of its vision for growth, NDTV has rebranded and revamped its branded content unit as NDTV Brand Studio.
NDTV Brand Studio will deliver a comprehensive suite of customised content solutions for brands across various sectors, covering every aspect of the value chain – from content ideation and production to amplification. The studio’s approach is to deliver very focused IPs with complete content solution specially designed to address or solve for a particular market need.
“As brands navigate an increasingly dynamic, digital-first world, they need partners who can help craft narratives that reach and engage audiences in a meaningful, differentiated way,” said NDTV Brand Studio revenue head Gaurav Dewani “With NDTV Brand Studio, we’re thrilled to provide a creative hub where brands can create decisive messaging through NDTV’s journalistic excellence and deliver impactful branded content experiences”.
The studio is powered by a team of branded content specialists and seasoned journalists with deep roots in NDTV’s legacy of social campaign and high-impact initiatives.
In the last one year alone this team has added over 12 new IPs, and delivered over 300 hours of tailored content for clients across industries through IPs ranging from Banega Swasth India, Samarth by Hyundai, Usha Kushalta Ke Kadam, Protinex Protien Abhiyaan to NDTV Indian of the year, India Sustainability Mission, NDTV Infrashakti Awards, and the NDTV World Summit.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
