NEW DELHI — Senior broadcast journalist Ranjit Kumar has resigned from Times Network, concluding a nearly four-year tenure as Managing Editor of its flagship Hindi news channel, Times Now Navbharat.
During his leadership at Times Now Navbharat, Kumar oversaw end-to-end newsroom operations, editorial strategy, and content planning, while hosting prime-time broadcasts including Desh Ka Mood Meter and Clear Cut. He has not yet announced his next career movement.
With over two decades of broadcast and multi-platform media experience, Kumar’s career spans editorial, production, and digital integration roles across major Indian news outlets:
Executive Profile & Leadership History
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Outgoing Position: Managing Editor (Times Now Navbharat, Times Network)
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Core Competencies: Editorial strategy, multi-platform newsroom management, prime-time anchor operations, TV-digital content integration
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Editorial & Administrative Record:
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Network Leadership: CEO & Editor (News State); Group Editor (National Voice)
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Digital Strategy: Digital Head (MY FM)
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Newsroom & Output Operations: Executive & Output Editor (News Nation, Mahua TV)
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Production & Anchoring: Senior Producer (Aaj Tak, Star News, News24); Host of On the Spot (News Nation)
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Academic Background: Patna University

