Network18 has firmly denied recent media reports and industry speculation suggesting that Mitul Sangani is set to exit the organization. In an official internal communication, the company clarified that these reports are inaccurate and reiterated that Sangani will continue in his role as Chief Executive Officer of News18 Digital.
According to the note issued by Network18’s top management, Sangani remains an integral part of the leadership team and will continue to work closely with senior executives to steer the company’s digital strategy. The clarification aims to put an end to ongoing speculation and reinforce stability within the group’s digital news operations.
Mitul Sangani took over as CEO of News18 Digital in April 2025 and has been associated with Network18’s digital news ecosystem for over seven years. During his tenure, he has played a pivotal role in building and scaling the group’s digital-first news business, helping it adapts to the fast-evolving media landscape.
His leadership has been closely linked to driving revenue growth, expanding digital audiences, improving user engagement, and strengthening News18’s brand presence across platforms. Industry sources indicate that Sangani has been instrumental in shaping the digital news portfolio of News18 and setting its long-term growth direction.
With Network18 clearly reiterating leadership continuity, the company is expected to maintain its focus on innovation, audience-centric content, and platform-led growth. As competition intensifies in the digital media space, the confirmation of Sangani’s continued leadership signals Network18’s intent to sustain momentum and stability across its digital news initiatives.
