TV9 Network

Hyderabad, India

TV9 Network is an Indian news broadcasting company that delivers round-the-clock news and in-depth reporting through its television and digital platforms. It focuses on both national and regional issues, providing timely and reliable news coverage.

CCI Score

-48.68

0.03% April 18

Latest Event

TV9 Network linked to Controversial Electoral Bond Purchases

TV9 Network's parent group is connected to Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd, a major buyer of electoral bonds. This association raises concerns about the opacity of political donations and the potential influence on media impartiality and democratic processes.

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TV9 Network is currently rated as a Quisling.

-44 to -59 CCI Score

These companies are fully aligned with authoritarian regimes. They not only support but also enforce oppressive policies, playing a significant role in the regime’s operational apparatus and contributing directly to its consolidation of power.

Latest Events

MAR

17

2024

TV9 Network linked to Controversial Electoral Bond Purchases
-53.81

TV9 Network's parent group is connected to Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd, a major buyer of electoral bonds. This association raises concerns about the opacity of political donations and the potential influence on media impartiality and democratic processes.
-60

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 25

The article reveals that TV9 Network's parent group, Associated Broadcast, is linked with Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd, which is reported as the second biggest buyer of electoral bonds. This connection suggests a problematic intermingling of media and opaque political funding, potentially leading to undue political influence and undermining democratic accountability. Such ties can catalyze the rise of authoritarian practices by facilitating hidden political contributions and compromising media standards.

Press, money and polls: Meet the media owners who bought electoral bonds
MAR

16

2024

TV9 Network Linked to Political Donors via Electoral Bonds
-54.61

An investigative article revealed that TV9 Bharatvarsh’s parent group, Associated Broadcast, is closely tied to Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd, a major buyer of electoral bonds. This connection raises serious questions about the network's involvement in opaque political financing and potential media bias that may serve authoritarian interests.
-70

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 25

TV9's association with Megha Engineering, noted as one of the largest buyers of electoral bonds, indicates problematic ties between the media organization and political financing. This relationship undermines transparency and may facilitate the flow of dark money into political campaigns, contributing to the rise of authoritarian practices.
-50

Media Influence and Propaganda

March 25

The controversies surrounding TV9's viewership ratings and its parent's involvement with politically motivated financing raise concerns about media impartiality. The potential for biased reporting and manipulation aligns with authoritarian narratives, affecting public trust in independent media.

Media, money and polls: The press linked to political donors
MAR

16

2024

TV9 Network Linked to Political Donor Influence
-58.68

An investigation has highlighted TV9 Network's ties to political donor networks through its parent company's link with Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd, a major buyer of electoral bonds. These connections raise concerns about the network’s role in facilitating opaque political funding that may underpin authoritarian practices.
-70

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 25

TV9 Network’s parent group is linked to Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd, which is noted as one of the largest buyers of electoral bonds. This financial association suggests that the network may indirectly support opaque political funding mechanisms that could favor authoritarian policies.

Media, money and polls: The press linked to political donors
-60

Media Influence and Propaganda

March 25

Controversies regarding TV9's viewership ratings combined with its association with entities involved in electoral bond purchases raise questions about its media practices. These issues suggest a potential role in propagating narratives that support authoritarian interests.

Media, money and polls: The press linked to political donors
MAY

11

2019

TV9 Internal Power Struggle Highlights Political Influence
-27.60

Former CEO Ravi Prakash's resignation and allegations of political influence in the management takeover at ABCPL, which operates TV9, raise concerns over the network's vulnerability to political interference that could undermine its journalistic independence.
-50

Executive Political Engagement

March 25

The removal of key executives and the appointment of new management by Alanda Media, accompanied by former CEO Ravi Prakash's accusations of political meddling, indicates a significant level of executive political engagement. This involvement suggests that political influences are shaping decision-making processes at TV9, potentially compromising the network's editorial independence and reflecting a broader trend of political interference in media organizations.

TV9 row: Ex-CEO Ravi Prakash sees 'political' influence