NDTV's Senthil Chengalvarayan Steps Down, Shifts To Non-Executive Role

Senthil Chengalvarayan has resigned as NDTV's whole-time director, citing personal commitments. He will continue as a non-executive director from April 1, following his appointment during the Adani takeover phase.

FPJ Web Desk Updated: Monday, March 31, 2025, 05:33 PM IST
Senthil Chengalvarayan Resigns as NDTV Whole-Time Director |

Senthil Chengalvarayan Resigns as NDTV Whole-Time Director |

Senthil Chengalvarayan has stepped down from his role as the whole-time director of NDTV. In a resignation letter to the company’s board on March 25, he attributed his decision to increasing personal commitments, including family responsibilities that require my attention at this time.

Continues as Non-Executive Director

While resigning from his executive role, Chengalvarayan will continue to serve as a non-executive director, effective April 1. Expressing gratitude in his letter, he stated, “I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have served as Whole-Time Director and for the unwavering support and guidance provided by the Board throughout my tenure.”

Background and Career

Chengalvarayan was appointed as an additional director during the challenging period after the Adani Group’s takeover of NDTV, following the exit of founders Prannoy and Radhika Roy. He joined on December 23, 2022, and brought with him a wealth of experience as the founding editor of CNBC-TV18.

Published on: Monday, March 31, 2025, 05:33 PM IST

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