ABP Network

What ABP Network does

ABP Network is one of India's largest privately held multi-language media conglomerates, formally established in 2003 with the launch of its flagship Hindi news channel ABP News (rebranded from Star News in 2012) and headquartered between Mumbai (registered) and Noida (corporate). The group operates four flagship 24x7 television news channels — ABP News (national Hindi, 124M monthly viewers), ABP Ananda (Bengali, 37M), ABP Majha (Marathi, 36M), and ABP Asmita (Gujarati, 15M) — plus ABP Sanjha (Punjabi, distributed in Canada and on Tata Sky) and ABP Ganga (Hindi regional for UP/Uttarakhand). It reaches a cumulative 490M TV viewers and 500M+ digital users, employs 2,000+ people, and has won 100+ industry awards.

The digital arm operates the ABP Live app and website (launched December 2013), built on a proprietary in-house CMS that can function independently of a server, alongside seven regional digital platforms (ABP Nadu for Tamil Nadu, ABP Desam for Andhra Pradesh/Telangana, ABP Bihar, ABP Ganga for UP/Uttarakhand, ABP Sanjha for Punjab) and four vertical content properties (Auto Live, Entertainment Live, Paisa Live, Sports Live). Content is distributed in eight languages across mobile apps, web, and YouTube, generating 20+ billion annual video views, 75M+ social followers, and 20M+ MAUs. The BAE (Before Anyone Else) events vertical curates concerts, sports, and cultural experiences with monetisation through ticket sales and sponsorships (e.g., the Sunidhi Chauhan "I Am Home" tour with 140K+ live audience and 150M+ campaign reach).

The business model is primarily advertising-supported across TV and digital, supplemented by cable/DTH subscription/ carriage revenue (ABP News is Free-To-Air; regional channels are pay-distributed via Tata Sky and other operators) and transaction-fee revenue from BAE events and ticketing. Go-to-market combines a direct ad-sales organisation (with a VP Ad Sales, Associate VP & National Sales Director, and Head of Branded Content & Solutions) publishing rate cards, network-deal packages, premium-position and sponsorship placements, and an event-led monetisation track through BAE. The addressable customer base spans Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu viewers in India plus Punjabi-diaspora audiences in Canada.

Name

ABP Network

Legal name

ABP Network (Formerly known as ABP News Network Pvt. Ltd.)

Website

https://abpnetwork.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

ABP Network is one of India's largest multi-language media conglomerates, operating four flagship TV news channels and digital platforms across eight Indian languages, reaching 490M TV and 500M+ digital viewers through advertising-supported content and live events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Broadcast and Digital News Media

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

International News & Current Affairs Broadcasters (MPABAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

International TV Broadcasters (Free-to-Air/Satellite/Cable) (MPABAEAJ)

Keywords

• Television news broadcasting
• Digital news platforms
• Regional language media
• Advertising sales media
• Live entertainment events

Headquarters

HQ city

Noida

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Advertising Revenue: ABP Network generates primary revenue through advertising on its television channels and digital platforms. Rate cards are available for various channels including ABP News, ABP Ananda, ABP Majha, and ABP Asmita, with options for standard advertising, premium positions, sponsorships, and branded content.
2. Broadcasting/FTA Distribution: Revenue from cable and DTH distribution partnerships. ABP News operates as a Free To Air channel while regional channels are distributed through various platform operators.
3. Event Sponsorship and Ticketing: BAE (Before Anyone Else) consumer events vertical generates revenue through concert IPs, cultural events, and live entertainment experiences, including sponsorship deals and ticket sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ABP Network operates a multi-platform Indian news and media business, running four flagship 24x7 television news channels in Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, and Gujarati, alongside a network of regional digital news platforms in eight Indian languages. Its content operations span news, investigative journalism, digital verticals, podcasts, and the BAE consumer events vertical, monetized primarily through advertising sold via published rate cards.

Product overview

ABP Network is one of India's largest media groups operating a multi-platform portfolio of television news channels and digital news platforms. The company offers a unified media ecosystem comprising: four flagship television channels (ABP News - national Hindi, ABP Ananda - Bengali, ABP Majha - Marathi, ABP Asmita - Gujarati); regional digital news platforms (ABP Live as the central digital hub, plus ABP Ganga for UP/Uttarakhand, ABP Nadu for Tamil, ABP Desam for Telugu, ABP Sanjha for Punjabi); vertical digital platforms (Auto Live, Entertainment Live, Paisa Live, Sports Live); and BAE, an experiences-first entertainment/events vertical. The company reaches 490 million TV viewers, 500+ million digital audiences, employs 2000+ people, and has won 100+ awards. The network pioneered unbiased news broadcasting in Indian languages since 2003.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ABP Live: Digital news platform offering content in eight languages across multiple platforms.
• ABP Nadu
• ABP Desam
• ABP Bihar
• ABP Ganga
• ABP Sanjha
• Auto Live
• Entertainment Live
• Paisa Live
• Sports Live
• BAE (Before Anyone Else)

Products and services

• ABP News Flagship national Hindi news channel with average 124 million monthly viewers, featuring programming such as Seedha Sawal, Bharat Ki Baat, and Janhit.
• ABP Ananda The No. 1 Bengali news channel in India providing comprehensive news from West Bengal with 37 million monthly viewers, featuring shows such as Ananda Shokal, Chak Bhanga, 7tay Bangla, and Ghanta Khanek Sange Suman.
• ABP Majha Leading Marathi news channel with tagline 'Ughada Dole, Bagha Neet' reaching an average of 36 million viewers monthly, with key shows like Maharashtra Deshacha, Zero Hour, and Majha Katta.
• ABP Asmita 24-hour Gujarati news channel broadcasting from Ahmedabad, reaching 15 million viewers monthly with shows like Aapni Khabar, Hoon To Bolish, and Mudda Ni Vaat.
• ABP Sanjha Punjabi news platform known for responsible and action-oriented journalism, available in Canada since 2018 and on Tata Sky since 2021.
• ABP Ganga Regional Hindi news channel serving Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand with in-depth, people-first journalism covering politics, policy, religion, culture, and social change.
• ABP Live Digital news platform offering content in eight languages across mobile and web, with 20+ billion annual views, customized notifications, and offline save functionality.
• ABP Nadu Digital Tamil news platform for Tamil Nadu audiences, delivering news, entertainment, and youth-oriented programming in Tamil.
• ABP Desam Digital Telugu news platform for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, providing news content that mirrors the culture and ethos of Telugu people.
• Auto Live Digital auto destination covering cars, bikes, EVs, and mobility innovations with reviews, explainers, and live updates for enthusiasts.
• Entertainment Live Digital entertainment hub covering films, OTT, television, music, and pop culture with a youth-first lens on celebrity narratives, fandoms, and social buzz.
• Paisa Live Digital finance and business platform covering markets, economy, personal finance, fintech, taxation, and policies that impact consumers' wallets.
• Sports Live Digital sports news platform covering sporting events and sports-related content across India.
• BAE (Before Anyone Else) Consumer events and entertainment experiences vertical curating concerts, sports, cultural, and spiritual events, with notable IP including the Sunidhi Chauhan 'I Am Home' India Tour achieving 100M+ digital reach, 150M+ campaign reach, and 140K+ live audience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 490 million TV reach
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Robin Hood Army (RHA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018ABP Network has partnered with Robin Hood Army since 2018 for various CSR initiatives including food drives, children's academy programs, and senior citizen assistance. The partnership has supported Mission Million (2018), Bihar Flood Relief (2019), COVID-19 Food Drive reaching 123 cities (2020), #Mission30M serving 23.3 million people across 160 cities in 8 nations (2020), and Senior Patrol Vaccination Drive across 78 cities (2021). ABP Network promotes these initiatives through its news channels and social media, inspiring volunteers to join the causes.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NDTV: Operates NDTV 24x7 (English), NDTV India (Hindi), and a large digital news platform. Competes with ABP for national Hindi/English audiences and digital ad revenue.
• Asianet News Network: Operates regional language news channels including Malayalam, Kannada, and Telugu. Comparable to ABP's regional channel strategy and South Indian digital expansion (ABP Nadu, ABP Desam).
• Sun TV Network: Large South Indian broadcasting group operating multiple regional language channels. Comparable to ABP in regional multi-channel broadcasting model, though heavier entertainment focus.
• India Today Group: Operates Aaj Tak, India Today TV, Business Today, and a large digital footprint. Overlapping Hindi news and digital operations make it a comparable multi-platform peer.
• TV Today Network: Operates Aaj Tak (Hindi), Tez, and India Today digital. Directly competes with ABP News in Hindi national news and shares the same advertising market and digital news consumer base.
• Times Network: Operates Times Now, ET Now, and Zoom; backed by Bennett Coleman. Competes with ABP for premium advertising and English-language news viewers.
• Zee Media Corporation: Operates Zee News and other Hindi/regional news channels and digital properties, competing directly with ABP's portfolio across languages and ad sales. Closest comparable as a multi-channel Indian news broadcaster.
• Network18 (TV18 Broadcast): Operates News18 and CNN-News18 across Hindi and English, plus regional channels. Backed by Reliance, competes with ABP for national and regional advertising share.

Regional players

• Mathrubhumi Group: Operates Malayalam-language news channels and digital properties. Comparable as a regional language broadcaster; ABP has yet to enter Kerala but the regional focus mirrors ABP's Maharashtra/Bengal strategy.

Broad incumbents

• ETV Network (Network18/Disney): Operates multiple regional language news channels across Telugu, Kannada, Bangla, Marathi, Gujarati — directly overlapping ABP's regional footprint, particularly in Telugu and Marathi markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/whatsonbae/?__d=1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abp-network

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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