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The Times Group, officially Bennett, Coleman and Company Limited, is India's largest media conglomerate, operating extensive print, broadcast, and digital properties. It manages diverse publications, television channels, and online platforms, delivering news, entertainment, and educational content. This broad portfolio reaches a vast audience across India and internationally.
Founded November 4, 1838, as The Bombay Times and Journal of Commerce, the publication evolved into The Times of India. English journalists Thomas Jewell Bennett and Frank Morris Coleman formally established Bennett, Coleman & Company Limited in 1892, acquiring the newspaper. The Sahu Jain Family presently owns the conglomerate.
Serving a wide consumer base, The Times Group engages mass audiences through its media presence in news, entertainment, and education. Its vision centers on sustaining and expanding its influential role, adapting offerings to evolving demands and technological shifts, fostering informed and engaged communities.
The Times Group has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $50.0M Series C in GOQii in February 2022.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2022 | GOQii | $50.0M Series C | Saumen Chakraborty | Matrix Partners India, Smartstart Fund, Akbar Khan, Sanjay Narang, Ascendo, Mitsui, Modality, Venture Catalysts |
| Aug 31, 2021 | Oddup | $12.8M Series C | — | Elliott Management, IRO Capital, Jervois Hillier, White Capital |
