Patna: Senior journalist Rahul Kanwal will assume the dual role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Editor-in-Chief of NDTV starting June 16, 2025. The appointment was approved by NDTV’s Board of Directors on April 25, following the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. His appointment is currently subject to approval from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Kanwal’s move to NDTV marks a major shift in his career after a 22-year stint with the India Today Group, where he served as News Director of TVTN and Executive Director of Business Today. Under his leadership, he is expected to drive NDTV’s editorial strategy, growth plans, and digital transformation initiatives.
An alumnus of Delhi University and a graduate in International Broadcast Journalism from Cardiff University, Kanwal has also completed a General Management Program at Harvard Business School. A Chevening Scholar, he has been honored with several prestigious awards for his contributions to journalism, including recognition for his work in hostile environment reporting.
NDTV, in a regulatory filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE), announced Kanwal’s appointment, signaling a strategic leadership change aimed at strengthening its position in the competitive media landscape.
Kanwal’s experience in both television journalism and business media is expected to play a key role in shaping NDTV’s future editorial direction and expansion.
