Vineet Malhotra moves on from NewsX after two decades in media

NEW DELHI: Two decades, one famous face and a fresh page. Vineet Malhotra, senior journalist, prime-time anchor and media personality, has moved on from NewsX, closing another significant chapter in a career that spans Indian television journalism, sports broadcasting and editorial leadership.

Malhotra began his television career in 2005 with Zee Sports and went on to become one of the familiar faces of Indian broadcast media. He has worked across leading networks and platforms, including Zee Sports, Ten Sports, Neo Cricket, Times Now, News World India, Tiranga TV and NewsX, in roles ranging from sports presenter and prime-time anchor to executive editor and consulting editor.

His CV reads like a calendar of big occasions. Malhotra has hosted and covered the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games, the 2012 London Olympics, the 2011 IPL and major international cricket events, while building a reputation as a prime-time news and debate anchor. He also created and hosted Baat & Bowl, an interactive sports programme that brought audiences closer to leading cricket personalities.

The arc is the story. Malhotra has evolved from sports broadcaster into a broader news and current-affairs journalist, anchoring prime-time debates and engaging with some of the most consequential conversations in Indian public life. His writing has appeared in publications including The Times of India and The Sunday Guardian.

A career recognised on the international stage

The honours have followed the work. In 2025, Malhotra became the first Indian journalist to receive the International Media Award at the People’s Award ceremony held at the House of Commons in London, recognising his contribution to international media and journalism. In 2026, he received the People’s Award at the House of Commons for the second consecutive year, a distinction reported as making him the only journalist to receive the honour in consecutive years. His earlier career was recognised with the Excellence in Sports Journalism Award, presented by Sports Rehab.

Beyond journalism, Malhotra has also received international recognition for his work in music, reflecting his wider interests as a broadcaster and writer.

A new chapter

Speaking about his move from NewsX, Malhotra said: “Every chapter in journalism teaches you something. NewsX has been an important part of my journey, and I leave with immense gratitude for the people, conversations and experiences that shaped this phase of my career. After more than two decades in the media, I believe the most exciting stories are still ahead. I am looking forward to the next chapter and to exploring new ways of engaging with audiences, ideas and the rapidly changing media landscape.”

With more than two decades behind the camera and in editorial rooms, Malhotra’s next phase is expected to build on his experience across broadcast journalism, digital media, public discourse, sports, storytelling and content creation. His departure from NewsX marks not an end but an evolution of a career that has continually moved between news, sport, public affairs and the larger conversations shaping contemporary India.