News Broadcasting
Barun Das conferred with India’s Transformational Leader Award 2023 by WCRCINT
Mumbai: TV9 Network, India’s largest news network has transformed and disrupted the industry leaving legacy players far behind. TV9 Network has received two prestigious awards from WCRCINT (World Consulting & Research Corporation International) bolstering its remarkable transformational journey.
TV9 Network MD & CEO Barun Das has been awarded India’s Transformational Leader 2023, while News9 Plus, the world’s first news OTT platform launched by TV9 Network, has been recognized as WCRCINT India’s Transformational Brand 2023.
Das has been recognised for his exemplary leadership and contributions to the media industry. Under his visionary leadership, TV9 Network has grown from strength to strength, delivering news and information to millions of viewers across India and beyond. He has been instrumental in driving the transformation of TV9 Network into a leading news network known for its credibility, innovation, and commitment to journalistic excellence.
Speaking about the accolades, Das said, “I am humbled and honoured to receive India’s Transformational Leader 2023 award from WCRCINT. When a large ship like TV9 Network is moving at high speed, every single nut and bolt is important. Therefore, this recognition is a testament to our stupendous growth enabled by the collective effort of each employee at TV9 Network. I am happy that News9 Plus, an out-of-the-box idea, has been duly recognised as the transformational news brand of 2023.”
Giving details about choosing Das as India’s Transformational Leader 2023, WCRC editor-in-chief Abhimanyu Gosh said “He (Das) is a legend in the Indian media industry. He is known for transforming many media networks in his long-spanning career. He is one of the most trusted names among his colleagues in the entire industry. In terms of all the research that we have done, Das stands as one of the most incredible media personalities in the country ever.”
WCRCINT India’s Transformational Brands & Leaders 2023 is a prestigious platform that pays tribute to the best brands and leaders in India who are driving significant changes in the nation through their leadership, innovations, branding, and product innovations that positively impact human lives. The proposition recognizes individuals and brands that have demonstrated exceptional vision, commitment, and dedication to transforming their respective industries and making a positive impact on society. The award ceremony took place at Eros Hotel, New Delhi on 18th April.
News9 Plus, the world’s first news OTT platform launched by TV9 Network, has been recognized as WCRCINT India’s Transformational Brand 2023. News9 Plus offers an exquisite, curated collection of nuanced news reportage and news documentaries presented in a new-age OTT environment. The platform goes beyond the obvious and draws out detailed and multi-faceted narratives built on the pillars of fact-based and rigorous journalism.
News9 Plus has earlier been hailed by veterans across industries, actor and producer Anupam Kher said, “In the times when news broadcast is witnessing a rapid transformation, News9 Plus is an innovative platform giving viewers short and crisp news storytelling keeping international standards in their broadcasts.”
“TV9 Network has picked a very exciting segment and I have no doubt that it will do well. My best wishes to News9 Plus. I think the team is doing something fantastic with the app. I think it’s going to be a game-changer,” said MakeMyTrip.com founder Deep Kalra.
Raving about the storytelling, film director, screenwriter and producer R Balki said, “News9 Plus is the world’s first news OTT. The 360-degree treatment of eclectic subjects and rich production takes their storytelling beyond the immediate news cycle. The narratives have a longer shelf-life and stay relevant whenever the audience seeks to return and view them. I love the way they tell their stories.”
News Broadcasting
News18 India to air Sabse Bada Dangal on 4 May counting day
Channel promises fastest results, live trends and analysis across five states.
MUMBAI: Ballots will do the talking and screens will do the shouting. As counting day approaches for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, News18 India is gearing up for an all-day broadcast of its flagship election show, Sabse Bada Dangal, on 4 May from 6 am onwards. The Hindi news channel plans to deliver continuous, real-time updates as votes are tallied, combining live counting data with on-ground reporting and studio analysis. With political fortunes set to shift through the day, the coverage will track every swing, surge and surprise as trends turn into results.
The broadcast will feature a mix of senior political leaders, analysts and experts, offering instant reactions and decoding the evolving electoral picture. Expect heated debates, quick takes and detailed breakdowns as the numbers settle across all five states.
For News18 India, counting day has long been a high-visibility moment. The network is banking on its reporting reach, editorial bandwidth and technology-driven coverage to stay ahead in what is often a fiercely competitive news cycle.
With multiple battlegrounds and shifting narratives, the day promises both drama and data in equal measure. And if all goes to plan, Sabse Bada Dangal will once again turn the counting of votes into prime-time spectacle.
