TV & Video People of 2019: Part III

20th January, 2020

In the final installment of TV people who mattered in 2019, we take a look at executives who left an impact on the industry.

EPIC Channel announces its new show on world's largest postal service India Post

16th January, 2020

For more than 150 years, India Post has been an organization that kept the country together, one letter and communication innovation at a time. It has played a crucial role in the country’s socio-economic development and security.

IN10 Media ropes in Kavita Sagar, Mansi Darbar, Sourjya Mohanty & Mona Merchant

5th December, 2019

While Sagar has been named Sr Vice President - Revenue, Darbar joins as VP-Corporate Strategy & Development, Mohanty as COO, EPIC On, and Merchant as Head-Television, Juggernaut Productions

EPIC Channel and Amar Chitra Katha announce content collaboration

14th November,2019

The tales from ACK Media and Tinkle will be made available on EPIC channel & EPIC On

DocuBay and Amazon Pay join hands for an exclusive offer

10th September, 2019

DocuBay, the global membership video on demand streaming platform for documentaries, has announced an exclusive partnership with digital payment platform Amazon Pay.

DocuBay Launches Worldwide

28th August, 2019

DocuBay, the premium international documentary SVOD streaming service by IN10 Media, officially announce the launch of operations worldwide.

EPIC partners with Rupa publications, launch books on popular shows of channel

30th August, 2019

EPIC Channel, in association with Rupa Publications, has announced a first of its kind, long-term collaboration of adapting it’s TV shows into books.

Regiment Diaries from EPIC Channel now available on Netflix India

26th August, 2019

MUMBAI: EPIC Channel, India’s leading infotainment channel announced an exclusive licensing of its marquee show Regiment Diaries to leading OTT platform, Netflix.

EPIC celebrates Indians who make India special this Independence Day

14th August, 2019

On India’s 73 rd Independence Day, EPIC Channel celebrates the Indians who personify the spirit that unites us as a country. From freedom fighters to free- thinking individuals

Rabindranath Tagore’s 78th death anniversary: EPIC celebrates his genius

6th August, 2019

MUMBAI: Seventy eight years ago, one of India’s favourite sons breathed his last. Rabindranath Tagore, a polymath of exceptional ability and deserved worldwide stature

'ShowBox’ - a new place for desi music and musical entertainment now available across india

5th August, 2019

MUMBAI: IN10 Media, a network with diverse offerings in the media and entertainment sector, including EPIC TV, DocuBay, EPIC On, and Juggernaut Productions, announced the successful airing of its latest venture – ShowBox

EPIC Channel Brings Exceptional Stories Of Real India With ‘EPIC Specials'

31st July, 2019

MUMBAI: EPIC Channel – India Ka Apna Infotainment, has constantly pushed the boundaries of infotainment by bringing alive stories from India, through engaging narratives to create premium, high quality India-centric content.

DocuBay comes to smart TVs with Foxxum

23rd July, 2019

DocuBay, the international documentary VOD streaming service by IN10 Media, has announced a collaboration with Foxxum.

EPIC Channel signs Meiyang Chang to host it’s new quiz show format

18th July, 2019

MUMBAI: Having established itself as one of India’s most innovative infotainment players, EPIC Channel – India Ka Apna Infotainment is all set for an addition in its already diverse bouquet of shows.

EPIC TV announces strategic partnership with SonyLIV

18th June, 2019

EPIC Channel - India Ka Apna Infotainment, announced a content partnership with India’s first premium video on demand (VOD) platform, SonyLIV.

IN10 Media to launch a new music channel Showbox

11th June, 2019

IN10 Media, a network with offerings in the media and entertainment sector, including brands like EPIC TV, EPIC On, Juggernaut Productions, and DocuBay, is set to launch a new youth-centric music channel Showbox.

Indian SVOD DocuBay expands with Journeyman, Kwanza titles

30th May, 2019

Fledgling Indian SVOD service DocuBay has acquired content packages from French distributor Kwanza and the UK’s Journeyman Pictures.

EPIC On signs strategic content integration deals with leading global brands

22nd May, 2019

MUMBAI: Known for its premium India-centric infotainment content, EPIC Channel’s OTT Platform, EPIC On, has tied up with Xiaomi’s Mi LED TV for a strategic content partnership.

Aditya Pittie’s IN10 Media to launch two new TV channels, global SVoD service

2nd April, 2019

MUMBAI: The promoters of Epic Television Network have created a new holding company called IN10 Media, which will act as a parent company for all its media businesses.

EPIC CHANNEL CELEBRATES 4 YEARS OF GENRE DEFINING CONTENT

16th November, 2018

MUMBAI: Launched on November 19, 2014, EPIC celebrates the completion of four years on air, in which it has set aspirational benchmarks for Indian TV content.

Epic TV to launch separate HD channel

31st October, 2018

MUMBAI: Epic Television Networks has said that it will launch a separate high definition (HD) channel for its Hindi infotainment channel Epic TV.

EPIC Channel Brings to TV - Real Heroes and Inside Stories of India's Valiant Army Regiments in a series titled

13Th August, 2018

MUMBAI: EPIC Channel's upcoming original series will take you behind the heavily guarded gates of army regimental centres. The regiment is a soldiers’ second family and each regiment has its own illustrious history, and glorious traditions.

Epic TV's growth in the infotainment genre

13Th August, 2018

MUMBAI: The infotainment genre is no longer to be sidelined. Indeed that was seen when Epic TV switched from calling itself a general entertainment channel to one in the infotainment genre.

Epic appoints Rajiee M Shinde as President, Epic Television Network

20Th June, 2018

EPIC Television Network announces the appointment of notable industry expert, Rajiee M Shinde as President, EPIC Television Network. In her latest role at EPIC, Rajiee has been entrusted with the responsibility of expanding the business and building the EPIC network.

Pittie Group’s LatestLY crosses 5 mn unique users since launch

8th June, 2018

MUMBAI: Pittie Group’s news portal LatestLY has crossed 5 million unique users in less than two quarters since its launch in January.

EPIC TV & Penguin Present The Third Book Of The Devlok With Devdutt Pattanaik Series

22nd May, 2018

MUMBAI: Where did the name Radha come from? When did Christianity first come to India? What is the connection between sanskar and dharma? After the enormous success of the first two books in the ‘Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik’ series, India’s favourite mythologist, Devdutt Pattanaik, is back with a third instalment to provide a perspective on stories that have stayed alive longer than history.

Aditya Pittie launches news website, Latestly

18th January, 2018

After making a name in the real estate, media and FMCG category, Aditya Pittie of Pittie Group is all set to foray into the news domain by launching a website, Latestly. The beta version of the website is already live.

Pittie Group launches LatestLY

18th January, 2018

MUMBAI: Aditya Pittie’s Pittie Group has forayed into news media with the launch of a news portal Latestly. The website is currently under beta version.

Pittie Group forays into digital news with Latestly

18th January, 2018

MUMBAI: Where did the name Radha come from? When did Christianity first come to India? What is the connection between sanskar and dharma? After the enormous success of the first two books in the ‘Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik’ series, India’s favourite mythologist, Devdutt Pattanaik, is back with a third instalment to provide a perspective on stories that have stayed alive longer than history.

There is so much more to infotainment": Aditya Pittie, Epic TV

7th December, 2017

In September, 2016 Anand Mahindra - owned Television channel 'Epic' announced that it had roped in Aditya Pittie, CEO, Pittie Group, as its managing director.

Aditya Pittie, the man who owns a slice of Patanjali’s success

4th November, 2017

MUMBAI: When Baba Ramdev met Aditya Pittie four years ago, the glaring contrast in their appearance was striking. One, a bearded baba in a saffron robe with rustic mannerism and the other, a suave 30-year-old entrepreneur from King’s College London.

Meet the trimurti that drives Baba Ramdev's Patanjali

4th November, 2017

Patanjali Ayurved, Yoga guru Baba Ramdev's mega FMCG company, is driven by a dedicated team of three key men while Ramdev himself plays the role of a product evangelist and brand ambassador.

Epic TV completes 3 years, launches new show 'Sharanam'

17th November, 2017

MUMBAI: Commemorating the completion of three years on Indian television on 19 November, infotainment channel Epic TV will add a range of new shows starting with Sharanam, which will be narrated by Juhi Chawla.

Aditya Pittie, the man who owns a slice of Patanjali’s success

15th November, 2017

Meet Aditya Pittie, the man behind Baba Ramdev's double-growth plan for Patanjali

Epic Channel adds TV series ‘Indipedia’ to its existing bouquet of new launches

4th September, 2017

EPIC channel is all set to launch a light and peppy anchor driven half-hour episodic series that explores the reasons, beliefs and logic behind the customs and rituals observed as a norm in India, often so casually that most of us have never really asked why they are the way they are. The show will premiere on the 6th of September, and air every Wednesday at 8pm only on EPIC..

Epic Channel to launch Umeed India with Virender Sehwag

19th July, 2017

Epic Channel has announced the launch of Umeed India, one of the most inspiring TV series on Indian television. Premiering on July 20 on Epic, ‘India Ka Apna Infotainment channel’, the show will see one of India’s biggest sports superstar, Virender Sehwag don his first-ever role as a host.

Virender Sehwag’s ‘Umeed’: ‘13 Khiladi. Sapna ek.’

17th July, 2017

Virender Sehwag is set to launch his hopes and the nations’ hope from thirteen athletes who all have just one dream of bringing glory to themselves and their nation in the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Epic to reposition as an infotainment channel; Sehwag show announced

22nd May, 2017

It’s making an epic shift. Epic TV which saw the departure of its CEO Mahesh Samat for Disney last year, is now positioning itself as an infotainment channel, broadening its programming from just mythology and history and adding a wide array of original content across various genres.

PM's yogi: As Modi rises, so does Baba Ramdev

24th May, 2017

Haridwar: Narendra Modi leaned to whisper in the ear of the man sitting cross-legged and barefoot next to him, the one clad in saffron robes with a long beard and squinty gaze. It was late in the afternoon of March 23, 2014 in New Delhi and the start of national elections was a fortnight away.

Epic Channel undergoes revamp

22nd May, 2017

In a recent announcement, Epic Channel, known for India-centric content, is broadening its vision from its initial history and mythology focus.

Modern Trade all about win-win partnerships between brands and retailers

23rd Feb, 2017

The evolution of modern trade has thrown up new challenges for FMCG and food majors. Brands love the space, the visibility and all the benefits that modern trade offers.

A great entrepreneur has to balance 'fair' with 'shrewd'

5th Nov, 2016

Aditya Pittie shares rare insights on the Pittie Group’s growth and the group’s iconic relationship with Patanjali as their exclusive distributions in modern retail

Aditya Pittie joins Epic as Director

7th Sept, 2016

Epic, the television channel with programming on Indian history and mythology, has roped in Aditya Pittie as its Director.

Epic TV ropes in Aditya Pittie as director tv

2nd Sept, 2016

It's an epic move. Aditya Pittie of the Pittie Group as has hopped on board Epic TV as a director. He will lead the day-to-day operations of the linear television channel, focusing on all the commercial functions of revenues and costs.

Your Diwali diyas could have a Baba Ramdev imprint, Patanjali set to introduce agarbattis and dhoop in next two months

26th Aug, 2016

After growing from strength to strength with each passing quarter, and the company’s sales sky-rocketing, Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali has now trained its focus on the fast growing, sacred space of home worship.

Baba Ramdev's Patanjali home worship products will hit stores in the next two months

26th Aug, 2016

NEW DELHI: After toothpaste, biscuits and noodles, Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali has opened another flank to take on big established players —the fast growing sacred space.

Shubhkart: The e-commerce player for all things God

27th July, 2016

Remember that guy from your group who would set up a small mandir (temple) in his house just a week before the final exams?

Face Off: Here's what Pittie Group, Patanjali products' sole distributor, all about

21st June, 2016

Started in 1991, Pittie Group focussed on the real estate business for 20 years before diversifying into various other businesses which included FMCG distribution, e-commerce, quick service restaurants and media.

The man who enabled Patanjali to disrupt the FMCG space

19th May, 2016

Pittie Group’s association with the Patanjali Ayurved brand dates back to 2012 when it began distribution for their range of products in general trade.

Apollo Pharmacy to sell Patanjali products

20th April, 2016

The Pittie Group, nationwide distributors for Patanjali Ayurved, has announced its distribution arrangement with Apollo Pharmacy, the largest pharmacy chain in the country.

Pittie Group ties up with Apollo Pharmacy for distribution of Patanjali products

29th April, 2016

The Pittie Group, nationwide distributors for Patanjali Ayurved, has announced its distribution arrangement with Apollo Pharmacy, the largest pharmacy chain in the country.

Zero discounts on Patanjali products

5th April, 2016

At a time when both retailers and consumers are hooked to huge discounts on products across categories, one company has braved the ‘zero discount’ strategy, and is stil giving its competitors sleepless nights. Consumers are not complaining either.

Shunned by retail chains, Patanjali created its own shelves

19th Feb, 2016

It’s a tiny shop with no fancy lights or glass panels. Iron shelves lined against the walls hold cartons, bottles and plastic canisters. In a corner, sits a man with a long register, the wooden table in front of him laden with small packages.

Shubhkart targets offline consumers,join hands with RelianceMart

11th Feb, 2016

HYDERABAD: Shubhkart, a portal focused on the spiritual and religious market, is aiming to get its foot in the door of the offline space.

Shubhkart joins RelianceMart, aims at gaining offline traction

11th Feb, 2016

Shubhkart.com a dedicated spiritual online marketplace for spiritual and religious products,. Since E-commerce marketplace is growing rapidly in India and it has made way for new business opportunities, keeping this in mind they have come out with this Idea to provide an e-commerce platform, which will be supported by Sanskar.

Patanjali products get exclusive space at stores as sales soar

7th Jan, 2016

NEW DELHI | KOLKATA: Modern retailers are creating exclusive ‘Patanjali destinations’ at their outlets as Yoga guru Baba Ramdev’s products fly off the shelves.

Patanjali 'changes game' in FMCG

8th Jan, 2016

NEW DELHI: Leading FMCG brands in India are considering how to react to the rapid growth of Patanjali, whose products now command standalone spaces in many retailers.

A Man for All Seasons

8th Dec, 2015

Happiness drives success; it’s not the other way round. The rigours and challenges of entrepreneurship can wear out a person over time, but one needs to keep moving forward and work towards achieving happiness by smoothing out the business processes and systems, adopting client-attracting strategies, putting into place routines and building inner support.

The monk who wants a billion-dollar company

7th Dec, 2015

Pale green gooseberries dangling on bushes greet our eyes as we drive into Baba Ramdev’s Gurukul Gaushala near Haridwar. It is a sprawling cow shelter with 400 cows.

An Indian yoga guru is building one of the country's biggest consumer goods companies

18th Nov, 2015

First he became the face of yoga in India. Now, he is taking on major global consumer goods companies with products ranging from herbal tea and fruit juices to toiletries.

When MNCs are deep-freezing yogurt brands, home-grown start-ups are churning it up big

29th Apr, 2015

When MNCs are deep-freezing yogurt brands, home-grown start-ups are churning it up big

Dessert at the doorstep: YogurtBay moves to an app-based model with fresh funding

1st Apr, 2015

The family office of the diversified Pittie Group in India has acquired a majority stake in frozen food startup YogurtBay.