NDTV India has appointed Rohit Vishwakarma as its new Managing Editor, reinforcing its commitment to bold journalism and future-ready storytelling. With over 21 years in broadcast and digital media, Vishwakarma brings deep editorial experience, multilingual expertise, and a track record of disruptive content innovation.
Raised in a remote tribal area of Chhattisgarh, his journey from grassroots reporting to leading national newsrooms reflects a new India narrative. He has held key roles at Star News, Aaj Tak, India TV, TV9, Editorji, and most recently launched RTV News Network. Known for his culturally intelligent leadership, he has driven editorial success across Hindi, English, Marathi, and Telugu platforms, including taking TV9 Marathi to No.1.
A pioneer in digital-first and AI-powered news formats, his past work spans acclaimed election coverage, rural crisis reporting, and innovative formats like ‘Wah Cricket’ and ‘Fund Ka Funda’. NDTV CEO Rahul Kanwal hailed his return as a blend of continuity and reinvention, aligned with NDTV’s evolving newsroom ethos.