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Chhatra Chhetri to lead Times of India Delhi branch
DELHI: Chhatra Chhetri has taken charge as branch head – Delhi-1 at Bennett, Coleman and Co. Ltd, the media powerhouse behind The Times of India. The move marks a return to the country’s biggest newsroom network for the seasoned business leader, who called the role an opportunity to contribute to an organisation with a legacy that has shaped Indian media for generations.
In his note on the transition, Chhetri said he looked forward to driving growth, building partnerships and working closely with teams to raise the bar on performance and service. He also expressed gratitude to mentors and colleagues who have supported his journey.
Chhetri brings over two decades of experience across print, digital and multimedia businesses, with a track record of steering complex regions, leading large teams and unlocking new revenue streams.
Before joining the Times Group, he served as business head for Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh at Hindustan Times. He oversaw government and commercial operations, led a workforce of more than 200 professionals and delivered sustained double-digit revenue growth across print, digital and events. His tenure focused on regional market expansion, digital transformation and high-value stakeholder engagement.
Earlier, he held leadership roles at HT Media Group, including head of regional business and head of one India north, where he managed key national alliances with major publishers and handled a 100-crore revenue portfolio for top consumer brands. His experience spans category leadership, strategic planning, client acquisition and managing multi-format media portfolios.
Chhetri’s career began in magazine publishing at Infomedia India (formerly Tata Infomedia), where he was part of the launch team for T3 India and handled advertising revenue for leading technology and automotive publications.
With deep roots in media sales and a reputation for sharp strategy and steady delivery, Chhetri’s appointment signals the Times Group’s intent to strengthen its leadership bench in a critical metro market. His next chapter begins in Gurugram, where he will steer the Delhi branch’s growth plans and chart the next phase of its business ambitions.
