NDTV Elevates Manogya Loiwal as Executive Editor

NDTV has promoted senior journalist Manogya Loiwal to the position of Executive Editor, recognising her extensive contribution to television journalism and strengthening the network’s editorial leadership.

The elevation comes just months after Loiwal joined NDTV as Senior Editor and Anchor, marking another significant milestone in her journalism career spanning more than two decades.

Strengthening NDTV’s Editorial Team

In her new role as Executive Editor, Loiwal will continue to lead high-impact news coverage while playing a larger role in shaping the network’s editorial strategy and prime-time programming.

Known for her field reporting, investigative journalism and election coverage, she has reported on several of India’s most significant national and international events, earning recognition for her fearless and on-ground reporting.

A Distinguished Journalism Career

Loiwal brings over 20 years of experience across television and multimedia journalism.

Before joining NDTV, she served as Editor and Anchor at ABP News, where she spent more than four years covering politics, national security, elections and major national developments. Earlier in her career, she held senior editorial roles at Aaj Tak and India Today, building a reputation for in-depth reporting and impactful storytelling.

Over the years, she has covered numerous high-profile events, including general and state elections, natural disasters, international assignments and security-related developments.

Award-Winning Journalist

Loiwal is widely recognised for her contributions to investigative and field journalism.

She received the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism and has also been honoured with several industry accolades for reporting and anchoring. In addition, she is a TEDx speaker and has been recognised for her contribution to journalism through an honorary doctorate.

Throughout her career, she has interviewed several leading political figures, policymakers and public personalities while consistently delivering comprehensive coverage of national affairs.

Supporting NDTV’s News Strategy

The promotion reflects NDTV’s continued investment in experienced editorial leadership as the network strengthens its news programming across television and digital platforms.

With extensive reporting experience and a strong editorial background, Loiwal is expected to contribute to the network’s continued focus on credible, impactful and audience-centric journalism.

The Bigger Industry Shift

Her elevation reflects several broader trends within India’s television news industry:

• Investment in experienced editorial leadership
• Greater emphasis on field reporting and investigative journalism
• Expansion of integrated television and digital newsrooms
• Strengthening prime-time news programming
• Focus on credible, high-impact journalism

Media organisations continue to invest in senior editorial talent as audiences increasingly seek trusted news coverage across multiple platforms.

The Bottom Line

Manogya Loiwal’s promotion to Executive Editor marks an important step in both her professional journey and NDTV’s editorial growth strategy.

With a distinguished career spanning more than two decades, award-winning journalism credentials and extensive experience covering some of the country’s biggest stories, she is set to play an even more influential role in shaping NDTV’s editorial direction.