#e4mExclusive: Karan Darda takes over as INS President
The Lokmat Media Group Executive and Editorial Director will succeed Vivek Gupta of Sanmarg
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Published: Sep 7, 2026 12:59 PM | 1 min read
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- Karan Rajendra Darda has been appointed President of the Indian Newspaper Society (INS) for the 2026–27 term, succeeding Vivek Gupta.
- Darda, currently the Deputy President of INS, has previously served as Vice President and has a history of leadership within the organization.
- His role at Lokmat Media Group involves operations, circulation, editorial strategy, and marketing initiatives, and he advocates for print readership and advertiser confidence.
- Darda's presidency comes at a crucial time for the newspaper industry, addressing challenges like digital transformation and audience measurement, while representing the interests of various print media publications.
Karan Rajendra Darda, Executive Director and Editorial Director of Lokmat Media Group, has taken over as President of the Indian Newspaper Society (INS) for the 2026–27 term.
Darda will succeed Vivek Gupta of Sanmarg, who headed the Society during 2025–26. The transition is expected to be formalised following the 87th Annual General Meeting of the INS.
He currently serves as Deputy President of the INS. Before assuming this position, he was Vice President of the Society during 2024–25, marking a steady progression through its leadership ranks.
At Lokmat, Darda has been closely involved in operations, circulation, editorial strategy and the conceptualisation of marketing initiatives. He has also been a prominent voice on issues concerning print readership, audience measurement and the need to strengthen advertiser confidence in newspapers.
Darda is also part of the Audit Bureau of Circulations’ Council of Management for 2026–27, further underlining his association with key industry institutions.
His elevation comes at a significant time for the newspaper industry as publishers navigate changing consumption habits, digital transformation, rising input costs and the need for credible cross-platform audience measurement.
The INS represents newspapers, magazines and periodicals across the country and works to promote and safeguard the business interests of its member publications. As President, Darda will lead the Society’s engagement with publishers, advertisers, government bodies and other stakeholders on issues affecting the print media ecosystem.
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