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Network18 reshuffles the deck, bets big on digital with Singhvi and Sangani’s top moves
MUMBAI: If Indian media were a cricket match, Network18 just did a solid mid-innings shuffle. In a strategic rejig designed to sharpen its digital edge, the media giant named Puneet Singhvi as chief strategy officer and elevated Mitul Sangani to CEO of News18 Digital. Both appointments were announced on 4 April 2025.
Singhvi will don the hat of digital architect-in-chief, leading the centre of excellence (CoE), central product & tech, partnerships, off-platform ventures, and admin & operations across the group. He reports directly to Network18 Media MD Rahul Joshi. The message? Strategy is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a boardroom weapon.
Meanwhile, Sangani will steer the ship at News18 Digital, taking charge of product, tech, audience growth and the ever-crucial revenue engines across News18 and Local18. Previously the CEO of Indian language businesses at Network18, Sangani knows the terrain. His new role will have him report to Network18 (broadcast) CEO Avinash Kaul for digital revenues, while working closely with Joshi on broader strategic alignment.
The digital sales teams of News18.com and Local18 will also report to Sangani, signalling a tighter operational handshake between growth, content, and commercial.
“Network18’s digital business has grown significantly over the past few years, making it one of the largest players in the industry in terms of audience and revenue. It has a diverse set of brands with a strong presence on and off platforms. Moneycontrol, Firstpost, and News18 will be the key strategic priorities in the year ahead,” the company stated.
Kaul will continue to oversee the Indian languages broadcast business, ensuring continuity while the digital play scales up.
With a rising tide of digital disruption and audiences consuming news faster than you can say “breaking”, Network18’s leadership switchboard just lit up—and the moves look calculated, not cosmetic.
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TV9 to host What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 in Delhi
PM Narendra Modi to keynote two day forum on India and the world
NEW DELHI: TV9 Network is gearing up to host the fourth edition of its flagship What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 on March 23 and 24 in the national capital, bringing together a wide spectrum of voices to debate India’s place in a shifting global order.
The summit will open with a keynote address by Narendra Modi, setting the tone for this year’s theme, “India and the world”, as the country positions itself at the crossroads of economic growth, geopolitical shifts and technological change.
From cabinet ministers to chief ministers, business leaders to cultural figures, the event promises a crowded stage and a lively exchange of ideas. Union ministers such as Piyush Goyal and Jyotiraditya Scindia are expected to attend, alongside state leaders including Mohan Yadav, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Bhajan Lal Sharma, Nayab Singh Saini and Bhagwant Mann.
Political voices from across the aisle, including Smriti Irani, Akhilesh Yadav and Asaduddin Owaisi, will also join the conversation, ensuring that the debates are as diverse as they are dynamic.
Adding a cultural and sporting touch, personalities such as yoga guru Swami Ramdev, poet Kumar Vishwas and cricketing names like Sourav Ganguly, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh are set to share the stage. Global business leaders and diplomats will further widen the lens, reflecting the summit’s international outlook.
Speaking ahead of the event, TV9 Network managing director and chief executive officer Barun Das, said India stands at a unique moment in history, combining demographic strength, technological capability and entrepreneurial energy. He noted that in uncertain times, honest conversations and bold ideas will shape the country’s trajectory.
The summit will explore themes ranging from economic growth and governance to innovation, sustainability and culture, positioning itself as a platform for dialogue at a time when the world is in flux.
With a packed agenda and a high-profile guest list, What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 aims to do more than just talk. It seeks to capture a moment where India is not only part of the global conversation, but increasingly helping lead it.
