NDTV CEO Rahul Kanwal said the network can become "India's voice to the world" as part of a strategic relaunch [1].
The transformation comes as traditional media outlets struggle to maintain relevance against the rise of artificial intelligence and shorter audience attention spans. Kanwal aims to rebuild the organization to better serve a "new India" while reinforcing the network's credibility, and growth [1], [4].
Speaking during NDTV's 38th [1] Annual General Meeting in 2026 [1], Kanwal said the network is the "OG of India's digital ecosystem" [2]. He said the relaunch is designed to prioritize facts over frenzy and clarity over chaos [4].
Kanwal addressed the role of journalistic integrity during the transition. He said journalism cannot be about blindly backing either the government or protesters [2].
The CEO noted that the organization must evolve to address the fragmented nature of modern news consumption. By integrating AI innovation and new growth strategies, Kanwal said the network intends to remain a primary source of information in a competitive digital landscape [3].
“"NDTV can become India's voice to the world."”
This relaunch signals a pivot toward global positioning for NDTV, attempting to transition from a domestic news leader to an international representative of Indian perspectives. By explicitly mentioning AI and attention fragmentation, the network is acknowledging that traditional broadcasting models are no longer sufficient to capture younger or global audiences.
