NEW DELHI — In a significant bolstering of its editorial leadership team, NDTV has promoted senior journalist and prime-time anchor Manogya Loiwal to the position of Executive Editor.
The elevation comes just over a year after Loiwal joined the network, recognizing her impactful ground reporting and strong prime-time presence as a key editorial face for the broadcaster.
Editorial Mandate and Prime-Time Profile
In her elevated role as Executive Editor, Loiwal will take on an expanded portfolio combining strategic newsroom leadership with high-profile on-screen assignments:
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Core Programming: She will continue to anchor key news programming and prime-time debates, driving the network’s editorial narrative on critical national issues.
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Investigative & Special Projects: Loiwal will lead major editorial assignments, overseeing cross-functional teams to deliver deep-dive investigative pieces, election specials, and governance reports.
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Strategic Oversight: She will play a central role in newsroom decision-making, shaping the daily coverage agenda for NDTV India’s political and national affairs desks.
Two Decades of Hard-News Journalism
Loiwal is widely respected in the Indian media landscape for her extensive field experience and investigative prowess, backed by a career spanning more than twenty years:
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Distinguished Recognition: She is a recipient of the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award, widely considered one of the highest honors for journalists in India, celebrating her commitment to rigorous ground reporting.
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The NDTV Stint: Loiwal joined NDTV in April 2025 as Senior Editor & Anchor, quickly establishing herself as a cornerstone of the network’s national and political coverage.
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Prior Media Footprint: Before her transition to NDTV, she built a formidable track record across India’s top news networks:
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ABP Network: Spent over four years as Editor and Anchor.
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India Today Group: Served a long, impactful tenure across India Today and Aaj Tak, particularly noted for her extensive reporting from Eastern India.
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Early Career: Gained foundational experience across NewsX, Network18, and Dainik Jagran.
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Industry Context: Loiwal’s elevation underscores NDTV’s focus on reinforcing its traditional hard-news credibility with seasoned, field-tested professionals. As news networks increasingly pivot toward aggressive digital and prime-time convergence, positioning a Ramnath Goenka laureate at the executive helm strengthens the network’s investigative edge and political reporting depth.
