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Dream Sports elevates Tania Kohli to Director, Corporate Communications
Dream Sports elevates Tania Kohli to Director, Corporate Communications

Before joining Dream Sports, Kohli spent over five years at Zomato

Mohit Jain of BCCL elected as Chairman of Audit Bureau Circulations for 2026–2027
Mohit Jain of BCCL elected as Chairman of Audit Bureau Circulations for 2026–2027

Mohit Jain has over two decades of experience in the print media industry

Ronitaa Italia joins BCCL as Creative Head – 1838
Ronitaa Italia joins BCCL as Creative Head – 1838

Prior to this, Ronitaa was Editor-in-Chief of GoodHomes and Home and Design Trends magazines at Worldwide Media

Times Group reorganises businesses, moves BCCL employees to Times Horizon from Sept 1
Times Group reorganises businesses, moves BCCL employees to Times Horizon from Sept 1

The scheme broadly classifies the group’s businesses into two segments — the Publishing Business and the EIBME Business

Rachna Burman appointed to NBDA board as Rohit Gopakumar steps down
Rachna Burman appointed to NBDA board as Rohit Gopakumar steps down

The changes at the NBDA come against the backdrop of several major developments in India's television and digital news ecosystem

Not just imports, rising domestic newsprint cost deepens publishers’ burden: INS
Not just imports, rising domestic newsprint cost deepens publishers’ burden: INS

INS claims domestic players have also hiked prices by 30-40% since March ‘without any reason’ even as imported newsprint gets costlier amid rupee depr...

Nonita Kalra exits Tata CLiQ Luxury, joins BCCL
Nonita Kalra exits Tata CLiQ Luxury, joins BCCL

Kalra has been appointed Chief Creative Officer – Luxury, Fashion and Lifestyle at BCCL

Ruchira Kanwal and Madhurita Sengupta join BCCL (The Times of India)
Ruchira Kanwal and Madhurita Sengupta join BCCL (The Times of India)

Kanwal most recently served as Business Head at RPSG Media, while Sengupta was Chief Marketing Officer at JioBlackRock Investment Advisers

TDSAT expands WAVES OTT case, impleads 64 broadcasters
TDSAT expands WAVES OTT case, impleads 64 broadcasters

The impleaded entities include several of India's leading television networks, such as Zee Media, TV Today Network, ABP Network, Republic Media, Netwo...

Leadership Timeline
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Sep 2026 Latest

Vineet Jain — Managing Director (appointment)

Transfer of employment from BCCL to THPL as part of restructuring.

Sep 2026

Vineet Jain — Managing Director (appointment)

Transfer of BCCL employees to Times Horizon as part of restructuring.

Jan 2026

Mohit Jain — Chairman (election)

Mohit Jain of BCCL elected as Chairman of Audit Bureau Circulations for 2026–2027.

Oct 2023

Rachna Burman — Director (appointment)

Rachna Burman appointed to the board of the News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA), replacing Rohit Gopakumar.

Oct 2023

Ruchira Kanwal — Business Head – 1838 (appointment)

Ruchira Kanwal has joined Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd as Business Head – 1838.

Oct 2023

Madhurita Sengupta — Head - ET Product, Marketing & Events (appointment)

Madhurita Sengupta has joined as Head - ET Product, Marketing & Events at Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd.

Oct 2023

Ruchira Kanwal — Business Head – 1838 (appointment)

Ruchira Kanwal has joined Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd as Business Head – 1838.

Oct 2023

Madhurita Sengupta — Head - ET Product, Marketing & Events (appointment)

Madhurita Sengupta has joined as Head - ET Product, Marketing & Events at Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd.

Oct 2023

Nonita Kalra — Chief Creative Officer – Luxury, Fashion and Lifestyle (appointment)

Nonita Kalra has been appointed as Chief Creative Officer at BCCL, leading creative strategy across luxury, fashion, lifestyle and culture.

Oct 2023

Ronitaa Italia — Creative Head (appointment)

Ronitaa Italia has joined Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. as Creative Head – 1838.

AI Insights
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  • Leadership Changes. BCCL has made strategic appointments to strengthen its creative and marketing teams, indicating a focus on enhancing its brand presence in luxury and lifestyle sectors.
  • Business Reorganization. The Times Group has reorganized its businesses, moving BCCL employees to Times Horizon, which reflects a strategic shift in operational structure to better align with market demands.
  • Market Position Challenges. The rising costs of domestic newsprint are impacting BCCL and other publishers, highlighting the challenges faced by the media industry in India amidst geopolitical tensions.
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Bennett Coleman & Co. is known for being one of India's largest media conglomerates, operating major publications like The Times of India.
Key executives include Nonita Kalra (Chief Creative Officer), Mohit Jain (Chairman of Audit Bureau Circulations), and others who have recently joined the company.
Recent changes include the appointment of new executives and a reorganization of the company's business structure.
BCCL, like other publishers, is facing challenges due to rising domestic newsprint costs, which have increased by 30-40% since March.
The reorganization aims to streamline operations and enhance the focus on different segments of the media business.
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Bennett Coleman & Co. (BCCL) has recently seen significant personnel changes, including the appointment of Nonita Kalra as Chief Creative Officer for Luxury, Fashion, and Lifestyle, and the addition of Ruchira Kanwal and Madhurita Sengupta to its team. The company is also involved in the ongoing developments in India's media landscape, particularly concerning the rising costs of newsprint and its implications for publishers.

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Nonita Kalra
Chief Creative Officer – Luxury, Fashion and Lifestyle
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Mohit Jain
Chairman of Audit Bureau Circulations
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Ruchira Kanwal
Business Head
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Madhurita Sengupta
Chief Marketing Officer
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