Meenakshi Kandwal joins NDTV

NDTV has announced the addition of Meenakshi Kandwal to its editorial team. With over fifteen years of experience across anchoring, field reporting, editorial leadership, and independent content creation.

Meenakshi has anchored some of shows, including Opinion India Ka on Times Now Navbharat and Aaj Subah and Ek Aur Ek Gyarah on Aaj Tak. Her sharp editorial insights and wide reach have made her a household name with a substantial following of young viewers on X, YouTube, and Instagram. As a young anchor who speaks their language and shares their concerns, she has emerged as a strong voice of the youth, connecting deeply with a generation that seeks both clarity and conviction in news.

She also travelled from Leh to Kargil in extreme weather conditions, bringing national attention to the region’s lack of an airport, not just as a transportation issue, but as a life-threatening gap in medical access.

 “NDTV India has always stood for trust, empathy, and journalism that values the viewer’s intelligence. That’s exactly what drives me as a journalist. I look forward to going beyond the headlines and telling stories that matter”, Meenakshi said on her joining.

 Rahul Kanwal, group CEO and editor-in-chief, NDTV, said, “Meenakshi brings a rare mix of depth, empathy, and editorial sharpness. Her field stories have already had a national impact. We are indeed delighted to welcome her to NDTV India”.With Meenakshi on board, NDTV India continues to build a dynamic team of impactful young journalists who bring fresh perspectives and deep credibility to the newsroom.