10 Facts About NDTV 24x7

NDTV 24x7 is a 24-hour English-language television news channel based in New Delhi, India.

NDTV 24x7 catered their programmes to Doordarshan and later for CNN and BBC.

NDTV 24x7 provided all the news material- both in Hindi and English - including its presentation and packaging for STAR.

NDTV 24x7 had been a success story in terms of influence, but its recent criticism of the Indian government has led to the depletion of its viewship.

STAR's decision [after it ended its contract with NDTV 24x7] to concentrate on Hindi news bulletins and to drop its English service is a significant indicator of the balance between profitability and influence in the crowded Indian television news market.

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NDTV 24x7 has been on a cost-cutting spree for several quarters now, as it seeks to stay relevant in a competitive market.

CBI had filed a criminal conspiracy case against NDTV 24x7 managing director Roy in 1998 for alleging fraud in Doordarshan upgrade.

In July 2013, Roy and NDTV 24x7 were cleared by the courts and found not-guilty of all charges involving cases filed against Roy by the CBI under Section 120-B of the Indian Penal Code for criminal conspiracy and under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

NDTV 24x7 has denied the allegations and the NDTV 24x7 CEO replied to the Sunday Guardian along with the threat of "criminal defamation".

In September 2018, Roy and his wife Radhika were issued show cause notice by Securities and Exchange Board of India for violation of insider trading regulations though their company NDTV 24x7 downplayed the notices stating they were seeking legal advice on the issue.