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Manjyot Sandhu launches global distrib, acquisitions and creator-funding NARaTiV Media:
MUMBAI: A new global player has entered the content arena. NARaTiV Media, a next-generation distribution, acquisitions and creator funding company, has officially launched—armed with serious financial firepower and a subscriber arsenal topping 100 million+ across YouTube and Meta platforms.
Built on over 25 years of global media and licensing experience, NARaTiV is co-founded by former Zee TV syndication and licensing veteran Manjyot Sandhu, who now leads the company as chief executive officer. The company aims to become the preferred partner for content owners, independent producers and creators looking to scale across borders, platforms and formats.
At its core lies a creator investment fund, designed to turbocharge the growth of new media businesses and digital-first talent. The company’s owned and operated channel portfolio spans multiple languages, with exclusive content representation deals and active buying mandates for major CTV and linear networks.
“We’re building NARaTiV with a bold vision—to unlock true value for creators and content owners worldwide,” said Sandhu. “Financial strength with strategic agility is our edge.”
The company has hit the ground running with operational hubs in Rio, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Sofia, London, Istanbul, Dubai, and New Delhi—signalling a firm focus on global-local synergy.
NARaTiV’s upcoming slate includes a flurry of content deals, platform partnerships, and international licensing moves—marking the start of what could be a narrative shift in creator economy infrastructure.
Further announcements on partnerships, content mandates, and strategic initiatives will follow in the coming weeks.
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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.
