HMTV is an Indian 24-hour Telugu news channel launched on 12 February 2009.[1] The channel is operated by Hyderabad Media Pvt. Ltd, which also runs the English newspaper The Hans India.[2][3] HMTV is a part of Kapil Group, promoted by K. Vaman Rao.[4][5][6] Kapil Group is a business conglomerate of over 30 companies whose first company, Kapil Chit Funds was started in 1981.[7][5][8] The current CEO of the channel is Mrs. Lakshmi Rao.[2]
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| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Hyderabad, India |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Telugu |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Kapil Group |
| Parent | Hyderabad Media Pvt. Ltd |
| History | |
| Launched | 12 February 2009[1] |
| Founder | K. Vaman Rao |
| Links | |
| Website | HMTVlive.com |
History
editHMTV launched on 12 February 2009 as a 24-hour Telugu news channel. It is operated by Hyderabad Media House Ltd.[9][10][6][11] K. Ramachandra Murthy, a veteran journalist was the first CEO and chief editor of the channel.[1][9] The slogan of the channel is "Vaartha Aagadu, Nijam Daagadu".[2]
HMTV is also the first Telugu news channel to have an ombudsman to carry out a critical review of its content and provide a conduit for viewers.[12]
In July 2014, Rajasekhar became the MD and chief editor of the channel replacing K. Ramachandra Murthy who previously served in those roles.[13] As of 2017, the channel was not profitable.[14]
Ownership
editThe channel is owned by Kapil Group, promoted by K. Vaman Rao.[1][9][4] Kapil Group is a conglomerate of over 30 companies having presence in over 16 business activities.[7][8]
Kapil Chit Funds, the first company of the group started in 1981 at Karimnagar by K. Vaman Rao, a Chartered Accountant by profession.[7][8] It later diversified into sectors like construction, property management, hospitality, manufacturing, media, energy, agriculture, healthcare, finance, IT.[7][5][8][11]
Programming and reception
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The channel broadcasts shows such as "Jordar Varthalu", and "Nela Thalli".[2] The public discussion program 'Dasa Disa' was widely acclaimed.[12] K. Ramachandra Murthy, CEO of Hyderabad Media House at the time, mentioned that the acclaim for 'Dasa Disa' on the channel gave them the confidence to venture into print media with The Hans India in July 2011.[9] The channel has also been lauded for taking up issues like the girl child, building toilets in government schools, drinking water etc.[12]
Padmaja Shaw of The Hoot, a media watchdog noted that HMTV maintained an apolitical stance unlike most other Telugu news channels. She also mentioned that the channel performed better in the Telangana region.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "A new Telugu news channel". The Times of India. 14 February 2009. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ a b c d "About us". HMTV. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- ^ Ninan, Sevanti (18 September 2013). "Divided state, divided media". Mint. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ a b H, Kamalapathi Rao (13 April 2017). "Raids show I-T violation by HMTV boss' chit firm". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ a b c "Kapil Group Businesses". Kapil Group. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Venkaiah, Bandaru give away HMTV Business Excellence Awards". The Hindu. 6 May 2017. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Kapil Chits helped Vaman spread his wings wider". Deccan Chronicle. 13 April 2017. Retrieved 25 October 2022 – via PressReader.
- ^ a b c d "About Group". Bijay Finance. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ a b c d Prasanna, Sai (1 September 2011). "The Hans India firms base in AP; Delhi edition on the anvil". Exchange4media. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ "About Us". The Hans India. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- ^ a b c Shaw, Padmaja (13 April 2017). "Who wants to own Telugu news channels?". The Hoot. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
- ^ a b c Vasanti, P. N. (22 August 2012). "The power of television". Mint. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ "New hope for NTV and HMTV with new editors". Indiantelevision.com. 5 July 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ Shaw, Padmaja (13 April 2017). "Who wants to own Telugu news channels?". The Hoot. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
So far it has not been able to perform too well at the ratings game and is yet to report profits.