The TV Today Network has announced the elevation of Gaurav Verma to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) for their flagship news channel, Aaj Tak. The appointment will be effective from May 16, 2025. In addition to this key role, Verma has also been designated as a Senior Management Personnel within the company.
This announcement was formally made through a regulatory filing with the BSE under the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. This strategic move underscores the TV Today Network’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its leadership across its various platforms and brands within the India Today Group.
Gaurav Verma currently holds the position of COO at Lallantop, a prominent digital-first brand under the TV Today Network umbrella. He brings with him over 25 years of extensive leadership experience from some of India’s leading media organizations. His deep understanding of content strategy, revenue generation, and audience behavior has been pivotal in scaling platforms and building effective commercial teams throughout his career.
Prior to his current roles within the TV Today Network, Verma served as Chief Revenue Officer at both Times Network and Zee Media, where he played a crucial role in expanding market presence and driving significant revenue growth. His previous association with TV Today Network includes a successful tenure as Vice President – Sales, where he spearheaded revenue strategies for core brands like Aaj Tak and Tez.
Gaurav Verma holds a commerce degree from Delhi University, a Diploma in Sales & Marketing from NIS, and has completed an Executive Excellence Program at the Indian School of Business (ISB), further solidifying his strong foundation in business leadership and media strategy.
His appointment as COO of Aaj Tak comes at a crucial juncture as the news channel continues to adapt to the rapidly evolving broadcast and digital media landscape. With Verma leading operations, Aaj Tak is poised to deepen its market engagement and sharpen its focus on content innovation, monetization strategies, and seamless platform integration.
Key Highlights:
- TV Today Network has elevated Gaurav Verma to Chief Operating Officer of Aaj Tak, effective May 16, 2025.
- Verma, who is currently COO at Lallantop, brings over 25 years of media leadership experience.
- He will be responsible for the operations of Aaj Tak, focusing on content, monetization, and platform integration.
- The appointment reflects TV Today Network’s strategy to strengthen leadership across its brands.