NEW DELHI – NDTV has announced the appointment of Ramarko Sengupta as its AI Editor, a strategic move aimed at integrating artificial intelligence into the heart of its editorial operations.
Sengupta, a veteran with over two decades of experience in digital, television, and print journalism, joins the network to lead a new era of “intelligent storytelling.” His role will focus on leveraging AI to enhance news discovery, production, and distribution while maintaining the network’s core journalistic values.
A Veteran at the Intersection of Tech & News
Ramarko Sengupta brings a wealth of experience from some of India’s most influential newsrooms:
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Recent Background: He most recently served as Associate Editor at The Economic Times’ B2B verticals, where he specialized in AI, Global Capability Centres, and the startup ecosystem.
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Proven Track Record: His career includes leadership roles at YourStory, The Times of India Online, and a previous stint at NDTV Convergence, where he managed business news and reported from the World Economic Forum.
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Key Coverage: Sengupta has covered major national milestones, ranging from Union Budgets and elections to Coal India’s record-breaking IPO.
Leadership Vision
Rahul Kanwal, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of NDTV, emphasized that the appointment is about more than just efficiency.
“We are entering a phase where the advantage will not come from access alone, but from how intelligently information is processed and presented,” Kanwal stated. “Ramarko will help us build a newsroom that is faster, sharper, and more responsive, while remaining anchored in our DNA of trust.”
Beyond Efficiency
On his new appointment, Sengupta noted that he intends to move the conversation beyond just “AI for speed.”
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Focus on Depth: He aims to use AI to provide greater clarity and relevance to complex stories.
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Systems & Frameworks: His mandate includes building robust systems where AI acts as a tool to strengthen, rather than replace, human editorial judgment.
The appointment underscores NDTV’s broader commitment to data-driven journalism and its positioning as a tech-forward leader in the Indian media landscape.
