HT Media Ltd

HT Media found its beginning in 1924 when its flagship newspaper, Hindustan Times was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. HT Media (BSE,NSE) has grown to become one of India's largest media companies. Produced by an editorial team known for its quality,innovation and integrity,Hindustan Times (English newspaper) is the choice for 38.05 lakh readers, who turn to it daily for news, information, analysis and entertainment. Rated as the number one newspaper choice of Delhi, it holds a strong second position as the most popular English daily across India. Hindustan (Hindi daily) continues to be the second-largest daily in the country with a total readership of 1.22 crore, (based on Indian Readership Survey (IRS) for Q4) of 2012. Both enjoy strong brand recognition among readers as well as advertisers. HT Media also publishes a national business newspaper, Mint, which has an exclusive agreement with the Wall Street Journal to publish journal-branded news in India. Mint continues to hold No. 2 position nationally, with 2.24 lakh daily readers with presence in the key markets of India. MintAsia, international vertical of Mint Newspaper was launched in Singapore recently. HT Media has also made its foray into electronic media in 2006. The company in a consulting partnership with Virgin Radio, launched the FM radio channel - Fever 104 in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata. It has established a strong presence as one of the most vibrant channels on air. HT Media's Internet businesses incorporated under Firefly e-ventures operate hindustantimes.com and livemint.com. The company's job portal shine.com has received appreciation from consumers and industry and its usability has crossed 1.3 crore registrations. It also operates Desimartini.com -a platform that felicitates the Bollywood needs of the readers. It also has an education portal www.HTCampus.com aimed at guiding fresh out-of-school and college students to help them take the right decision about their higher education.