Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, November 2025 — Network18 Media & Investments Limited, India’s leading media conglomerate, has announced the appointment of Kapil Sethi as Head of Technology. With over two decades of experience across media, technology, and enterprise transformation, Kapil brings a strong record of driving operational excellence, digital modernization, and large-scale technology initiatives across leading organizations.
In his new role, Kapil will oversee the strategic technology vision for Network18, enhancing digital infrastructure, strengthening broadcast and content delivery capabilities, and advancing technology-led innovation across the network’s TV and digital platforms. His leadership comes at a crucial time as Network18 continues to expand its presence across 20 news channels, 4 online platforms, and multiple regional markets.
Prior to joining Network18, Kapil served as Head of Technology at India Today, where he led several modernization programs to strengthen content distribution, platform reliability, and system performance across the organization’s digital and broadcast ecosystem. His work helped streamline technology operations and improve overall agility in India Today’s media delivery model.
Before that, Kapil spent over seven years at NDTV Convergence Limited, rising to the position of Vice President – Technology Operations. During his tenure, he led end-to-end infrastructure transformation, optimized digital workflows, and drove several technology integration projects that enhanced NDTV’s digital reach and performance. His earlier roles as Head – Information Technology Operations and Delivery Head at NDTV Convergence underline his deep understanding of technology-driven media environments.
Earlier in his career, Kapil held key positions at GE and Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd., where he built strong foundations in software engineering, project management, and delivery excellence. These experiences shaped his holistic approach to technology leadership—bridging strategic innovation with hands-on operational insight.
With a proven track record across technology transformation and digital media operations, Kapil Sethi’s appointment strengthens Network18’s commitment to delivering superior digital experiences and operational resilience across its rapidly expanding media portfolio.
About Network18 Media & Investments Limited
Network18 Media & Investments Limited is India’s leading media conglomerate, encompassing the country’s largest omni-channel news network. The group operates 20 news channels in 16 languages and 4 online news platforms across 13 languages, reaching over 175 million viewers weekly. Its brands include CNN-News18, News18 India, CNBC-TV18, and CNBC Awaaz, along with 15 regional channels such as News18 Uttar Pradesh/Uttarakhand, News18 Bangla, News18 Lokmat, and others. Network18’s digital portfolio—comprising News18.com, CNBCTV18.com, Moneycontrol.com, and Firstpost.com—is among India’s most visited, with over 180 million unique visitors monthly. The group also publishes Forbes India and continues to expand its hyperlocal initiative Local18, covering nearly 300 districts nationwide.
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