10 Media Entrepreneurs in India Who Are Changing the Game

January 2026 — Media & Digital Business
India’s media and digital ecosystem is being reshaped by a dynamic group of entrepreneurs — from digital news pioneers to ad‑tech innovators and content‑focused startups. These leaders are leveraging technology, storytelling, and creative platforms to influence audiences locally and globally.

1. Kalanithi Maran — Sun Group

Kalanithi Maran is one of India’s best‑known media proprietors as the founder and chairman of Sun Group, which operates one of the largest private broadcast networks in India, including Sun TV and multiple regional channels, newspapers, and radio stations. His business also includes film production and sports franchises, making him a dominant figure in South Indian media. Wikipedia

2. Divyank Turakhia — Media.net & Ai.Tech

Divyank Turakhia is a billionaire entrepreneur best known for founding Media.net, one of the world’s largest ad‑tech companies, which was sold for nearly $900 million — one of India’s largest advertising technology exits. He later went on to launch Ai.Tech, focusing on AI and SaaS products. Wikipedia

3. Dhanya Rajendran — The News Minute

Dhanya Rajendran is the co‑founder and editor‑in‑chief of The News Minute, a digital news platform with a strong focus on regional reporting and independent journalism. Rajendran has been recognised among Fortune India’s 40 Under 40 for her influence in media and her role in building trusted digital news coverage. Wikipedia

4. Roopak Saluja — BANG BANG & 120 Media Collective

Roopak Saluja is an influential media entrepreneur and investor, best known as the founder and CEO of BANG BANG, a production company operating between Mumbai and Los Angeles, and as the chairman of The 120 Media Collective, a communications and content group. He has consistently ranked among India’s most influential media and advertising leaders. Wikipedia

5. Manish Singh — ZZED Media & Technologies

At a young age, Manish Singh built a media empire starting with ZZED Media & Technologies, becoming one of India’s youngest digital marketing and media entrepreneurs. His companies span digital services, news, and marketing, and he reportedly reached US $1 million in revenue in the early years of his business. InventionDM

6. Juhi Garg — ED Times

Juhi Garg co‑founded ED Times, a youth‑focused media platform that has become one of India’s top blogs with millions of readers. The brand partners with major entertainment and news platforms, reaching broad audiences with lifestyle, film and youth culture content. MSME Ministry

Why These Entrepreneurs Matter

India’s media landscape is evolving quickly with the rise of digital native platforms, ad‑tech innovation, and content ecosystems that extend beyond traditional TV and print:

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