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NDTV gets $11 m. funds infusion from StanChart investment arm
MUMBAI: The Prannoy Roy-promoted news network NDTV, has entered into an agreement with Standard Chartered Private Equity Limited (SCPEL) for the infusion of approximately $11 million into NDTV.
The agreements are subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. There were no details available as to how much stake SCPEL will have in NDTV once the deal is completed.
Standard Chartered Private Equity Limited is the global private equity arm of Standard Chartered Bank, based in Singapore. SCPEL invests in companies in a variety of industries across Asia.
Lazard India acted as advisor to NDTV for the transaction and Udayan Bose, chairman Lazard India said, “After this transaction, NDTV is looking at an accelerated growth through expansions and acquisitions.”
The foreign equity component in New Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV) currently stands at 16.47 per cent, made by among others, Goldman Sachs, in the early to mid-nineties. It comprises foreign institutional investment (FII).
Attempts to contact Dr Roy as regards how much stake had been offloaded in the transaction proved unsuccessful.
News Broadcasting
Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
