NDTV to Raise ₹400 Crore via Rights Issue, Targets Growth and Debt Reduction

The Board of Directors of New Delhi Television Limited (NDTV), one of India’s leading entities in news broadcasting and digital journalism, at its meeting held on 2nd September 2025, approved the capital raise of up to INR 400 Crore through a Rights Issue to its eligible shareholders.

This proposed capital raising will mark a significant step in strengthening NDTV’s balance sheet and enhancing its financial flexibility. The additional resources will enable the Company to pursue its growth agenda with greater resilience, including expansion of distribution to widen its domestic and international presence, investment in brand-building, development of new intellectual properties, reduction of debt, and other general corporate purposes.

NDTV has an established track record of delivering news content in both English and Hindi, with a legacy of credible journalism. The Company is focused on digital-first growth through branded content, data-driven advertising, and partnerships with global platforms to expand its reach. It is also exploring opportunities in regional language news, international broadcasting through NDTV World, and live events.

‘This rights issue is a decisive step in strengthening NDTV and preparing it for its next phase of growth. With the resources we raise, we will expand our reach and deepen our impact while staying true to the kind of journalism we have always stood for - credible, trustworthy, and uncompromising. This investment will also help us explore new areas of growth, with the digital world opening up new possibilities and new audiences for us. Our vision is to build a stronger, future-ready NDTV that reflects the aspirations of a new India,’ said, Rahul Kanwal, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, NDTV.

About NDTV

NDTV operates as a division of AMG Media Networks Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Limited. Incorporated in 1988, NDTV is engaged in the business of news broadcasting and digital journalism in India. The Company operates television channels and digital platforms with distribution in India and internationally. NDTV and its journalists have, from time to time, received national and international awards in recognition of their work in the field of journalism.

NDTV Ready To Sale Out Its Auto E-Commerce Portal CarandBike.com

Media house NDTV announced that its shareholders have approved sale of its automobile e-commerce firm Fifth Gear Ventures Limited (FGVL), which owned and operated automobile e-commerce portal carandbike.com (earlier known as NDTV Auto), to Autobyte Private Limited.

NDTV had sought approval for "subscription of equity shares by Autobyte Private Limited in Fifth Gear Ventures Limited (FGVL) resulting in change of control of Fifth Gear Ventures Limited from New Delhi Television Limited and NDTV Convergence Limited to Autobyte Private Limited," NDTV said in a filing to the BSE. The same has been approved by over 99 per cent of shareholders, the filing said.

Carandbike.com is a news and e-commerce portal on automobiles. Autobyte Private Limited has been managing the website so far, and now, after buying, will have complete control over it.

The NDTV Group (NDTV and its subsidiary NDTV Convergence) held 78.74% stake in FGVL, the remaining being held by the Autobyte Private Limited.

Autobyt Pvt Ltd, according to its LinkedIn page, is headquartered in Chennai and was founded in 2016. It links to http://www.shiftauto.com/, which isn’t functional yet.

Earlier this year, the NDTV sold its entire stake in NDTV Ethnic Retail, the subsidiary that ran the e-commerce portal indiaroots.com, which retailed in ethnic Indian wear. The group held stake in the venture through its subsidiaries NDTV Lifestyle Holdings Ltd, NDTV Convergence Ltd and NDTV Worldwide Ltd. Together, the three held 99.92% stake in NDTV Ethnic Retail. The group sold its stake in the venture to Nameh Hotels and Resorts.