Promoted by Associated Broadcasting Company Pvt Ltd (ABCL), TV9 Network is India’s No. 1 News Network known for its free and fearless brand of journalism aimed at empowering citizens.
Having started operations in 2004 with TV9 Telugu, the network has since expanded its footprint in three more language differentiated markets – Kannada, Marathi and Gujarati – and more recently in the Hindi Speaking Market with launch of Hindi news channel, TV9 Bharatvarsh, which has rapidly climbed to No. 2 position in the all-important genre. The Network is presently recasting its English offering, News 9, into a web distributed channel.
The Network has a strong digital presence in Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Hindi and English languages. It is also in the process of building an integrated digital platform that will be a one-stop destination for all the network’s digital products.
TV9 Network provides impartial, balanced and credible news to viewers across the nation that helps them make informed opinions and choices. The free and fearless journalism keep the citizen’s interests at the forefront. In times of distress, the network believes that it is the duty of journalists to go the extra mile to facilitate relief and redressal.
Driven by the objective of providing structured information to citizens in times of crisis, the Network’s newest Jewel in the Crown – TV9 Bharatvarsh – has scripted a turnaround never seen before in the Hindi News industry on the back of a robust content, distribution and marketing strategy. As Covid-19 started spreading its tentacles in India, TV9 Bharatvarsh rose to the occasion, disseminating clear, precise information and perspective to viewers at large, and climbing to No. 2 in just three months.
The regional channels too command leadership positions in their respective markets. Under the able leadership of experienced editors, with vast network of reporters, state-of-the-art studios and the most advanced play-out technology, the network has clearly established itself as a leader and has showcased an incredible growth story.
The Network channels are available on all DTH & Cable networks, reaching millions of households.