Julia Stoll
Research expert covering TV and video media
Journalism in India - statistics & facts
Journalism in India has come a long way since the first Indian newspaper, Hicky’s Bengal Gazette, was launched in 1779. Forming a crucial part of the country’s thriving media and entertainment sector, the news industry is chiefly sustained by three pillars, namely, print media, television, and recently, digital media. As one of the largest democracies in the world, India has a well-established culture of news consumption. As a result, certain news media groups, as well as journalists, have become household names. News brands such as India Today Group, NDTV, and The Hindu constitute the country's legacy media, represented by prominent journalists and editors. The expansion of the news industry to the digital sphere has also provided a platform for several freelancers and independent journalists to find their voice.
