What TV9 Network does

TV9 Network is a private Indian multi-regional satellite television news network founded in 2004 and headquartered in Hyderabad, with a headcount of 51-100 employees. The company operates 24-hour news channels across at least four Indian language markets — Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, and Gujarati — with named properties including TV9 Telugu, TV9 Kannada, and TV9 Karnataka. Its core technology is broadcast television infrastructure distributed via satellite and cable, supplemented by digital content delivery optimization (notably a Gumlet image CDN implementation reported to achieve 54% bandwidth reduction).

The company monetizes through two primary revenue streams: broadcast television advertising across its regional channels, and event sponsorships tied to its flagship programming. TV9 runs a recurring event franchise including the 'What India Thinks Today' (WITT) Conclave and WITT Summit, which attract high-profile political and celebrity guests — including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly — and offer corporate sponsors tiered visibility (e.g., Khadi Mauri as Gold Sponsor of WITT 2026). The company's go-to-market is event-driven, combining continuous broadcast news coverage with episodic, high-attendance summits to engage viewers and build advertiser demand.

TV9 serves two principal customer segments: a primary geographic segment of general Indian regional-language news audiences, and a secondary business segment of corporate sponsors and advertisers seeking brand visibility and access to political discourse. Leadership is anchored by founder and CEO Ravi Prakash and Head of Digital Media PushPandra Singh Parmar. Ownership, funding, and detailed financial data are not disclosed in available sources.

Name

TV9 Network

Website

https://tv9.live

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

TV9 Network is a private Indian multi-regional satellite television news network founded in 2004 and headquartered in Hyderabad, operating 24-hour news channels in Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, and Gujarati and generating revenue through broadcast advertising and event sponsorships for regional Indian audiences and corporate advertisers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Television News Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)

akta.pro primary industry

24/7 National & International News Channels (MPABAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

International/Multilingual Cable Networks (MPABAFAL)

Keywords

• Regional news broadcasting
• Multi-language television
• Satellite news channels
• Indian news network
• Broadcast news media

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyderabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Broadcast Television Advertising: TV9 Network generates revenue through advertising on its multi-regional television channels including TV9 Telugu, TV9 Kannada, and TV9 Karnataka. The network serves as a platform for brands like Khadi Mauri to reach audiences.
2. Event Sponsorships: The network organizes and hosts events such as the 'What India Thinks Today' Conclave, generating revenue through sponsorships. Khadi Mauri participated as Gold Sponsor at the 2026 event.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TV9 Network operates multiple regional-language 24-hour satellite television news channels across India, including TV9 Telugu, TV9 Kannada, and TV9 Karnataka, delivering news, current affairs, and event programming in Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, and Gujarati. The network also hosts large-scale events such as the 'What India Thinks Today' Conclave and WITT Summit, featuring political leaders and celebrities to drive audience engagement and sponsorship revenue.

Product overview

TV9 Network is an Indian multi-regional news broadcasting company operating multiple television news channels across different states and languages, including TV9 Telugu and TV9 Karnataka. The network produces and broadcasts regional news content and also organizes events such as the "What India Thinks Today" Conclave. No detailed product portfolio structure or individual product modules are specified in the available source data.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TV9 Telugu TV9 Telugu is a 24-hour regional Telugu language satellite television news channel targeting Telugu-speaking audiences across India. It delivers general news, current affairs, and national event coverage, including speeches by the Indian President.
• TV9 Kannada TV9 Kannada is a 24-hour regional Kannada language satellite television news channel targeting Kannada-speaking audiences across India. The channel delivers news and current affairs programming in Kannada.
• TV9 Karnataka TV9 Karnataka is a regional Kannada language satellite television news channel serving the Karnataka market in India. The channel provides regional news and current affairs broadcasting to Kannada-speaking audiences in Karnataka.
• What India Thinks Today Conclave The 'What India Thinks Today' Conclave is a flagship live event organized by TV9 Network, featuring high-profile political leaders and public discourse programming. The 2026 edition was held at The Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi on March 23-24, 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance and Khadi Mauri as Gold Sponsor.
• WITT Summit The WITT Summit is an event hosted by TV9 Network featuring celebrity interviews and engagements, including appearances by former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly. The event is designed to engage viewers and build brand presence.

Quantifiable outcome

• 54% bandwidth reduction through CDN optimization

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Khadi MauriminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 March 2026Khadi Mauri, an Ayurvedic personal care brand, participated as Gold Sponsor at the 'What India Thinks Today' Conclave organized by TV9 Network on March 23-24, 2026 at The Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in attendance. The brand leveraged the platform to showcase its vision of natural, sustainable personal care products rooted in India's Ayurvedic heritage.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ABP Network: ABP Network operates ABP News, ABP Ananda, ABP Majha, and other regional news channels across multiple Indian languages including Bengali, Marathi, and Hindi. Direct competitor to TV9 in the multi-regional Indian news broadcasting space with similar advertising-driven revenue model.
• Zee Media Corporation: Zee Media operates a portfolio of regional and national news channels including Zee News, Zee 24 Ghanta, and Zee Telugu. Direct competitor to TV9 Network in the Indian regional news broadcasting market with multi-language strategy and similar advertising revenue model.
• News18 Network (Network18): News18 operates regional news channels across India including News18 Telugu, Kannada, and other regional languages. Direct competitor to TV9 Network with comparable multi-language news broadcasting model and broader digital presence.
• Asianet News Network: Asianet News operates regional news channels in Malayalam, Kannada, and Telugu. Comparable to TV9 Network as a regional news broadcaster with multilingual presence and similar advertiser-supported business model.
• Eenadu / Eenadu TV: Eenadu is a dominant Telugu-language news broadcaster with print and television presence. Direct competitor to TV9 Telugu in the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana market, with similar advertiser-driven revenue model and regional political coverage.
• Sakshi Media / Sakshi TV: Sakshi TV is a Telugu-language news broadcaster operating in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Direct competitor to TV9 Telugu in the same regional market with similar advertising-driven business model and political coverage focus.

Broad incumbents

• Sun TV Network: Sun TV Network is a major South Indian broadcaster with general entertainment and news channels (Sun News, Gemini News) in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Comparable to TV9 in regional broadcast reach and advertising monetization, though broader in entertainment content.
• Times Network (Bennett Coleman): Times Network operates Times Now, ET Now, and other news channels as part of the broader Bennett Coleman media group. Comparable to TV9 as a major Indian news broadcaster with advertising revenue, though focused on national English and Hindi markets.
• Republic Media Network: Republic operates Republic TV and Republic Bharat, with strong digital news presence. Comparable to TV9 Network as a high-profile Indian news broadcaster with political coverage focus and multi-platform monetization.

Others

• GTPL Hathway: GTPL Hathway is a major Indian cable television distribution platform that carries regional news channels including TV9. Comparable to TV9 as an adjacent infrastructure player in the Indian regional broadcast ecosystem, enabling content distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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