New Delhi | August 4, 2026
Inderpreet Singh has stepped down from his position as Chief Business Officer of OTTplay at HT Media Group, ending a near six-year run with the media conglomerate.
Having joined HT Media in December 2020, Singh was instrumental in building, scaling, and managing commercial growth for three of the group’s major subscription-focused digital verticals: Mint Premium, HT Premium, and the OTT aggregation service OTTplay.
Key Executive Departure Details
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Outgoing Executive: Inderpreet Singh
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Designation: Chief Business Officer (OTTplay)
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Parent Entity: HT Media Group / Hindustan Media Ventures Limited (HMVL)
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Tenure: December 2020 – August 2026 (~5.5 Years)
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Portfolios Managed: OTTplay, Mint Premium, HT Premium
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Announcement Date: August 4, 2026
Strategic Realignment & Market Context
Singh’s departure comes amidst strategic shifts within Hindustan Media Ventures Limited (HMVL). Earlier this year, the company decided to halt new subscription sales for its OTT aggregation platform, OTTplay, effective March 31, 2026, as part of a broader re-evaluation of its long-term digital subscription and streaming strategy.
In a departure statement shared on LinkedIn, Singh reflected on his tenure building paywall and subscription models in India’s competitive digital ecosystem, expressing gratitude toward leadership, product teams, and partners across the group.
Key Summary
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Entity: HT Media Group / Hindustan Media Ventures Limited
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Publication Date: August 4, 2026
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Category: Executive Movement / Corporate Departure
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Domain Focus: Digital Publishing, OTT Aggregation, Paywall Monetization & Subscription Strategy
