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Hindustan Media Ventures Limited (HMVL) is a prominent Indian media and publishing company, headquartered in New Delhi, India, producing newspapers, magazines, and digital content primarily in Hindi and English. It publishes the widely recognized Hindustan newspaper, along with Nandan and Kadambini magazines, and operates digital properties like LiveHindustan.com and HT Media Labs offerings such as OTTplay and Slurrp. HMVL functions as a subsidiary of HT Media Limited, with Shobhana Bhartia serving as Chairperson of the parent company and Samudra Bhattacharya as HMVL's CEO. The company was established on July 9, 1918, by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Sachidannand Sinha, and Syed Hassan Imam, initially known as The Behar Journals Limited. With 1,146 employees, HMVL changed its name from Searchlight Publishing House Limited to its current designation in November 2008.
Key people at Hindustan Media Ventures.
Hindustan Media Ventures was founded in 1918 by Sachidannand Sinha (Founder & Director) and Mr. Syed Hassan Imam (Founder & Director).
Key people at Hindustan Media Ventures.
Hindustan Media Ventures has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $2.7M Pre-Series A in Alt DRX in May 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | Alt DRX | $2.7M Pre-Series A | — | Harsha Bhogle, Parthasarathy N.s., Richard Rekhy, Brand Capital, NX Capital, Qatar Development Bank, WE Founder Circle, ZEE Group |
| Jan 17, 2024 | StockGro | $24.6M Debt / Other Equity | Manoj Kumar, Hindustan Media Ventures, Trifecta Ventures | — |
Hindustan Media Ventures was founded in 1918 by Sachidannand Sinha (Founder & Director) and Mr. Syed Hassan Imam (Founder & Director).
