Celebrating Ashish Sehgal: Three decades of leadership in Indian media

Few media leaders have left as deep an imprint on India's broadcasting business as Ashish Sehgal.

Over a career spanning more than three decades, Sehgal has built a reputation not merely as a revenue leader but as one of the industry's most influential growth architects. From helping shape the commercial evolution of television in its most competitive years to steering some of the country's largest media businesses through periods of transformation, his journey mirrors the story of modern Indian broadcasting itself.

Today, as CEO of Times TV Network and Chief Growth Officer of Times Media & Entertainment, Sehgal stands at the helm of one of India's most influential media groups, entrusted with driving growth, innovation and strategic expansion across a rapidly evolving media landscape.

Before taking on this role, Sehgal spent nearly two decades at Zee Entertainment, where he emerged as one of the most respected business leaders in the industry. Over the years, he led some of the company's most critical revenue and growth functions across broadcast and digital platforms, helping build scale in an increasingly fragmented media environment. 

What has consistently set Sehgal apart is his ability to anticipate change. Whether it was the rise of niche television, the emergence of digital video, the evolution of integrated advertising solutions or the growing importance of audience engagement, he has remained ahead of the curve, combining commercial acumen with a deep understanding of consumer behaviour.

Colleagues and industry peers often describe him as a leader who balances ambition with execution. His leadership style has been defined by building high-performing teams, nurturing talent and creating cultures focused on growth, accountability and innovation.

At Times Network, Sehgal has already begun shaping a new growth narrative, focusing on business transformation, stronger audience connect and future-ready media strategies. His vision reflects an understanding that the future of media will belong to organisations that can seamlessly blend content, technology, distribution and monetisation.

As he celebrates another year, the industry celebrates a leader whose influence extends far beyond balance sheets and ratings. Ashish Sehgal's legacy lies in his ability to continually reinvent growth, inspire teams and help shape the future of Indian media.