
9 Leading Media Companies in Bangalore You Should Know About

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Media companies in Bangalore are driving India's rapidly expanding mass media market, which is projected to grow 5.6% by 2028. Here's a comprehensive look at the major players shaping the industry:
TV9 Network operates India's largest news network, reaching 170 million viewers through six broadcast channels and 15 digital streams. They deliver news in multiple regional languages including Kannada, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telugu, and Bangla.
India Today Group publishes India's most widely circulated magazine, reaching 9.5 million English readers and 6.6 million Hindi readers. Their digital platform, DailyO, focuses on trending opinion pieces and analysis across politics, economics, and lifestyle.
The Times Group, established in 1838, publishes India's largest English-language newspaper, the Times of India. With 25,000 advertisers and 11,000 staff members, they also operate the Bangalore Mirror and Times Now news channel.
Sun TV Network broadcasts to 140 million households across 35 TV channels in six languages. Their media empire includes 69 radio stations, three daily newspapers, and six magazines.
ABP Network reaches 535 million viewers through their television channels and 500 million users via digital platforms. Their Hindi news channel, ABP News, serves 142 million households weekly.
Dotdash Meredith operates from Bengaluru with a hybrid workforce, producing content across 40+ brands covering food, health, travel, finance, tech, and entertainment.
Lokal serves over 900 million users with hyperlocal news and information in multiple Indian languages, focusing on regions like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Gujarat.
HashFame, launched in 2023, connects agencies with over 70,000 verified creators through an invite-only networking platform.
Zynga, though primarily a gaming company, maintains significant technology and engineering operations in Bangalore, known for popular games like Zynga Poker and Farmville.