Vikram Chandra (journalist)

For the writer and author of Sacred Games, see Vikram Chandra (novelist).

Vikram Chandra
Chandra in 2022
Born
Vikramaditya A. Chandra

(1967-01-07) 7 January 1967 (age 57)
Delhi, India
Other namesVikramaditya Chandra
Alma materUniversity of Delhi
Oxford University
Occupation(s)Journalist
Founder; Editorji Technologies
SpouseSeema Chandra

Vikram Chandra (born 7 January 1967) is an Indian journalist, who founded Editorji Technologies, a multilingual video news platform. Chandra setup Editorji in October 2018, positioning it as a disruptive offering in the digital news space.[1]

While HT Media and Bharti Airtel were among the early investors in editorji, in July 2020, the RP-Sanjiv Goenka (RPSG) Group acquired 51 percent stake.[2]

At editorji, Chandra hosts some of its flagship programmes, including The India Story, a weekly show that offers in-depth analysis on the big newsmakers from India. The 2021 Assembly Elections and the Covid-19 pandemic are some of the top stories that have been covered.[3]

Prior to Editorji, Chandra was the CEO of NDTV Group from 2011 to October 2016.[4][5][6] He is considered among the leading journalists in India today.[7] Chandra's reputation as a journalist was built while covering the Kashmir conflict. He is the former anchor for the Nine O'Clock News and was, until recently, host of Gadget Guru and anchor of The Big Fight.[8][9][10]

Currently Vikram Chandra is the Founder & Managing Director of Editorji Technologies.

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  2. ^ "RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group acquires 51% stake in Vikram Chandra's Editorji". Financial Express.
  3. ^ "On News Guru | Should Bengal polls be curtailed? Derek O'Brien exclusive on editorji". editorji.
  4. ^ "NDTV Corporate Page". NDTV. 11 February 2017. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  5. ^ Bhat, Varada (30 July 2011). "NDTV rejigs management". Business Standard. New Delhi: Business Standard Ltd. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
  6. ^ "A nose for news – Mehnaz Nasreen and Rohit Manchanda". The Sunday Indian. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  7. ^ "Top Five Journalists in India". Chillibreeze.com. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  8. ^ Bansal, Shuchi (19 February 2008). "NDTV scores big with entertainment channel". Business Standard. Retrieved 31 August 2008.
  9. ^ "I will still do the 'Big Fight': Vikram Chandra". Exchange4media.com. 1 August 2011. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  10. ^ "Kargil was a very emotional experience: Vikram Chandra – CoolAge". Coolage.in. 30 August 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2012.