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[[India Ahead]], an English-language news channel in India, is operated by the [[Andhra Prabha|Andhra Prabha Media Group]]. Launched in June 2018, the channel offers a news, current affairs, entertainment, sports, and business content. It provides coverage from both [[India|Indian]] and international viewpoints. India Ahead is the first English news channel to be broadcast from [[South India]].
'''India Ahead''' is an English-language news channel in India operated by the Andhra Prabha Media Group. Launched in July 2018, the channel broadcasts [[Current affairs (news format)|current affairs]], entertainment, sports, politics, and business content.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Easyleadz |title=India Ahead - Email & Phone of top management contacts |url=https://www.easyleadz.com/company/india-ahead |access-date=2024-11-22 |website=www.easyleadz.com |language=en}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|sure=y|reason=Website offers phone numbers and email addresses of employees—does not prove that India Ahead displays business content .|date=December 2024}} The channel's headquarters are in [[Hyderabad|Hyderabad, India]], with studios located in [[Delhi]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=About India Ahead News |url=http://www.indiaaheadnews.com/about-india-ahead-news}}</ref> It offers coverage from both Indian and international perspectives.


== History ==
== History ==
India Ahead was initially led by Chetan Sharma, who served as the CEO and Editorial Director.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andhra Prabha to launch English news channel, India Ahead |url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/andhra-prabha-to-launch-english-news-channelindia-aheadin-july-90412.html}}</ref>
Andhra Prabha entered into the space of broadcasting with an Indian television channel dedicated to news in English.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.adgully.com/andhra-prabha-publication-to-launch-an-english-news-channel-78528.html|title=Andhra Prabha Publication to launch an English News Channel|date=7 June 2018 }}</ref>  The channel's headquarters is situated in [[Hyderabad|Hyderabad, India]], with studios in [[Delhi]] and Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiaaheadnews.com/about-india-ahead-news|title=About India Ahead News}}</ref>

=== Editorial team ===
India Ahead is an Indian news channel that was initially led by Chetan Sharma, who served as the Founding CEO and Editorial Director.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andhra Prabha to launch English news channel, India Ahead |url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/andhra-prabha-to-launch-english-news-channelindia-aheadin-july-90412.html}}</ref> In June 2020, the Andhra Prabha Group’s Managing Director, Mootha Goutam, announced significant changes in the channel's senior management. Following these changes, Chetan Sharma departed from the channel, and several new senior appointments were made to strengthen the channel's leadership.

Sudeep Mukhia, a former executive from [[CNN-News18]], joined India Ahead as Group President, overseeing News Room Operations and Editorial Strategies. Additionally, Bhupendra Chaubey was appointed as the Editor-in-Chief, while Sudha Sadanand took on the role of Editorial President. <ref>{{Cite web |date=12 June 2020 |title=India Ahead CEO Chetan Sharma moves on; Sudeep Mukhia to lead editorial |url=https://bestmediainfo.com/2020/06/india-ahead-ceo-chetan-sharma-moves-on-sudeep-mukhia-to-lead-editorial/}}</ref> These appointments were part of the channel's efforts to enhance its editorial and operational capacities.

== Ratings ==
The channel became the No.1 channel, in terms of average time spent by viewers during the Budget Week, among all English News Channels in India.<ref>BARC, English News Genre, India Urban, TG-All 22+ M AB, WK5'19, TB-0600-2400</ref>  Also, the channel is performing well in the Southern Indian States such as [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Telangana]], [[Tamil Nadu]]<ref>Source:  BARC, English News Genre, Chennai, TG- All 22+ M AB , WK 49'18, TB- 0600 - 2400</ref> and [[Karnataka]].{{fact|date=December 2023}}


== Distribution ==
== Distribution ==
India Ahead is available on all major direct to home platforms and cable television operators<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cablequest.org/index.php/news/national-news/item/13400-english-news-channel-india-ahead-to-become-live-on-four-dth-platforms-soon|title=English news channel India Ahead to become live on four DTH platforms soon|website=India's Leading Source for Broadcasting & Broadband Information - CableQuest Magazine|language=en-gb|access-date=2019-05-17}}{{Dead link|date=September 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> as a Free-to-Air channel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://channel.trai.gov.in/freechannels.php|title=Free Channels|website=channel.trai.gov.in|access-date=2019-05-17|archive-date=17 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517095546/https://channel.trai.gov.in/freechannels.php|url-status=dead}}</ref> Also, the channel is available through its mobile app on the [[Google Play|Google Play store]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.news.indiaaheadnews|title=India Ahead News- Apps on Google Play}}</ref> and the [[App Store (Apple)|App Store]].
India Ahead is available on direct-to-home platforms and cable television operators<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cablequest.org/index.php/news/national-news/item/13400-english-news-channel-india-ahead-to-become-live-on-four-dth-platforms-soon|title=English news channel India Ahead to become live on four DTH platforms soon|website=India's Leading Source for Broadcasting & Broadband Information - CableQuest Magazine|language=en-gb|access-date=2019-05-17}}{{Dead link|date=September 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> as a free-to-air channel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://channel.trai.gov.in/freechannels.php|title=Free Channels|website=channel.trai.gov.in|access-date=2019-05-17|archive-date=17 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517095546/https://channel.trai.gov.in/freechannels.php|url-status=dead}}</ref> A mobile app is also available.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.news.indiaaheadnews|title=India Ahead News- Apps on Google Play}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==

* [[Media in India]]
* [[Media in India]]
* [[List of news channels in India]]
* [[List of news channels in India]]
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== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 17:26, 14 December 2024

India Ahead
CountryIndia
Broadcast areaNationally and Worldwide
HeadquartersHyderabad, India
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format16:9 (576i, SDTV)
Ownership
OwnerAndhra Prabha
History
LaunchedJuly 2018
Links
Websitehttp://www.indiaaheadnews.com


India Ahead is an English-language news channel in India operated by the Andhra Prabha Media Group. Launched in July 2018, the channel broadcasts current affairs, entertainment, sports, politics, and business content.[1][unreliable source] The channel's headquarters are in Hyderabad, India, with studios located in Delhi.[2] It offers coverage from both Indian and international perspectives.

History

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India Ahead was initially led by Chetan Sharma, who served as the CEO and Editorial Director.[3]

Distribution

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India Ahead is available on direct-to-home platforms and cable television operators[4] as a free-to-air channel.[5] A mobile app is also available.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Easyleadz. "India Ahead - Email & Phone of top management contacts". www.easyleadz.com. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
  2. ^ "About India Ahead News".
  3. ^ "Andhra Prabha to launch English news channel, India Ahead".
  4. ^ "English news channel India Ahead to become live on four DTH platforms soon". India's Leading Source for Broadcasting & Broadband Information - CableQuest Magazine. Retrieved 17 May 2019.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "Free Channels". channel.trai.gov.in. Archived from the original on 17 May 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  6. ^ "India Ahead News- Apps on Google Play".