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{{short description|Indian Telugu-language television news channel}}
{{short description|Indian Telugu-language television news channel}}
{{more citations needed|date=July 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2014}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2014}}
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{{Infobox television channel
{{Infobox television channel
| name           = HMTV
| name = HMTV
| launch_date     = 1 January 2009 (test signal)<br>12 February 2009 (declared launch)
| founder = K. Vaman Rao
| logo           = HMTV Channel Logo.png
| launch_date = 12 February 2009<ref name=":0"/>
| logo_size       =
| logo = HMTV Channel Logo.png
| network         = '''H'''yderabad '''M'''edia House Ltd
| logo_size =  
| owner           = Hyderabad Media House Ltd.
| network =  
| slogan          = faster... brighter
| owner = Kapil Group
| country         = India
| parent = Hyderabad Media Pvt. Ltd
| language       = Telugu
| country = India
| headquarters   = [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], [[India]]
| language = Telugu
| sister_channels =
| headquarters = [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]], [[India]]
| web            = {{URL|http://www.hmtvlive.com}}
|
| sister_channels =  
| website = {{URL|http://www.hmtvlive.com|HMTVlive.com}}
}}
}}
'''HMTV''' is a 24-hour [[Telugu language|Telugu]] news channel headquartered in [[Hyderabad, Telangana]]. It is owned by Hyderabad Media House Ltd. CEO of the channel is Chandra Sekhar <ref>{{Cite web|last=hmtv|title=About us|url=https://www.hmtvlive.com/about-us|access-date=2020-07-21|website=www.hmtvlive.com|language=te}}</ref>
'''HMTV''' is an Indian 24-hour [[Telugu language|Telugu]] news channel launched on 12 February 2009.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=14 February 2009 |title=A new Telugu news channel |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/hyderabad/a-new-telugu-news-channel/articleshow/4124669.cms |access-date=2022-10-25 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> The channel is operated by Hyderabad Media Pvt. Ltd, which also runs the English newspaper ''[[The Hans India]]''.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ninan |first=Sevanti |date=2013-09-18 |title=Divided state, divided media |url=https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/Pgfl9xpctEJILt8FLb8HkO/Divided-state-divided-media.html |access-date=2022-10-25 |website=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]] |language=en}}</ref> HMTV is a part of Kapil Group, promoted by K. Vaman Rao.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=H |first=Kamalapathi Rao |date=2017-04-13 |title=Raids show I-T violation by HMTV boss' chit firm |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/130417/raids-show-i-t-violation-by-hmtv-boss-chit-firm.html |access-date=2022-10-25 |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":7">{{Cite news |others= |date=2017-05-06 |title=Venkaiah, Bandaru give away HMTV Business Excellence Awards |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/venkaiah-bandaru-give-away-hmtv-business-excellence-awards/article18402207.ece |access-date=2022-10-25 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Kapil Group is a business conglomerate of over 30 companies whose first company, Kapil Chit Funds was started in 1981.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=13 April 2017 |title=Kapil Chits helped Vaman spread his wings wider |url=https://www.pressreader.com/india/deccan-chronicle/20170413/281629600135683 |access-date=2022-10-25 |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |via=[[PressReader]]}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Kapil Group Businesses |url=https://kapilgroup.com/businesses/ |access-date=2022-10-25 |website=Kapil Group |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=About Group |url=http://www.bijayfinance.com/about_group.html |access-date=2022-10-25 |website=Bijay Finance}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last= |title=About us |url=https://www.hmtvlive.com/about-us |access-date=2020-07-21 |website=HMTV |language=}}</ref>


[[File:HMTV Media House Office.JPG|thumb|HMTV Media House Office]]
== History ==
HMTV launched on 12 February 2009 as a 24-hour [[Telugu language|Telugu]] news channel. It is operated by Hyderabad Media House Ltd.<ref name=":52">{{Cite web |last=Prasanna |first=Sai |date=1 September 2011 |title=The Hans India firms base in AP; Delhi edition on the anvil |url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-print-news/the-hans-india-firms-base-in-apdelhi-edition-on-the-anvil-43314.html |access-date=2022-10-25 |website=Exchange4media |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":02">{{Cite web |title=About Us |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/pages/aboutus |access-date=2020-07-20 |website=The Hans India |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":7" /><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last=Shaw |first=Padmaja |date=13 April 2017 |title=Who wants to own Telugu news channels? |url=http://asu.thehoot.org/story_popup/who-wants-to-own-telugu-news-channels-10046 |access-date=2022-11-04 |website=The Hoot}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> The slogan of the channel is "Vaartha Aagadu, Nijam Daagadu".<ref name=":1" />
 
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.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Vasanti |first=P. N. |date=2012-08-22 |title=The power of television |url=https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/7yh1A92KedTdl7PmdfzTZI/THE-POWER-OF-TELEVISION.html |access-date=2022-10-25 |website=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]] |language=en}}</ref>
 
<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shaw |first=Padmaja |date=13 April 2017 |title=Who wants to own Telugu news channels? |url=http://asu.thehoot.org/story_popup/who-wants-to-own-telugu-news-channels-10046 |access-date=2022-11-04 |website=The Hoot |quote=So far it has not been able to perform too well at the ratings game and is yet to report profits.}}</ref>
 
== Ownership ==
The channel is owned by Kapil Group, promoted by K. Vaman Rao.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":52" /><ref name=":5" /> Kapil Group is a conglomerate of over 30 companies having presence in over 16 business activities.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" />
 
Kapil Chit Funds, the first company of the group started in 1981 at [[Karimnagar]] by K. Vaman Rao, a [[Chartered accountant|Chartered Accountant]] by profession.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> It later diversified into sectors like construction, property management, hospitality, manufacturing, media, energy, agriculture, healthcare, finance, [[Information technology|IT]].<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":8" />
 
== Programming and reception ==
[[File:HMTV Media House Office.JPG|thumb|HMTV Media House office|190x190px]]The channel broadcasts shows such as "Jordar Varthalu", and "Nela Thalli".<ref name=":1" /> The public discussion program 'Dasa Disa' was widely acclaimed.,<ref name=":6" /> 'Dasa Disa' on the channel gave them the confidence to venture into print media with ''[[The Hans India]]'' in July 2011.<ref name=":52" /> The channel has also been lauded for taking up issues like the girl child, building toilets in government schools, drinking water etc.<ref name=":6" />


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.hmtvlive.com Official Site]
* [http://www.hmtvlive.com Official website]


{{Telugu Language Television}}
{{Telugu Language Television}}
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[[Category:24-hour television news channels in India]]
[[Category:24-hour television news channels in India]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 2009]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 2009]]
[[Category:Television stations in Hyderabad]]
[[Category:Television stations in Hyderabad, India]]

Latest revision as of 03:19, 24 March 2026


HMTV
File:HMTV Channel Logo.png
CountryIndia
HeadquartersHyderabad, India
Programming
Language(s)Telugu
Ownership
OwnerKapil Group
ParentHyderabad Media Pvt. Ltd
History
Launched12 February 2009[1]
Links
WebsiteHMTVlive.com
Availability

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][2]

History[edit | edit source]

HMTV launched on 12 February 2009 as a 24-hour Telugu news channel. It is operated by Hyderabad Media House Ltd.[9][10][6][11][1] 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]

[13]

Ownership[edit | edit source]

The 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[edit | edit source]

HMTV Media House office

The channel broadcasts shows such as "Jordar Varthalu", and "Nela Thalli".[2] The public discussion program 'Dasa Disa' was widely acclaimed.,[12] '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]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "A new Telugu news channel". The Times of India. 14 February 2009. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "About us". HMTV. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  3. Ninan, Sevanti (18 September 2013). "Divided state, divided media". Mint. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  4. 4.0 4.1 H, Kamalapathi Rao (13 April 2017). "Raids show I-T violation by HMTV boss' chit firm". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Kapil Group Businesses". Kapil Group. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  6. 6.0 6.1 "Venkaiah, Bandaru give away HMTV Business Excellence Awards". The Hindu. 6 May 2017. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 "Kapil Chits helped Vaman spread his wings wider". Deccan Chronicle. 13 April 2017. Retrieved 25 October 2022 – via PressReader.
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 "About Group". Bijay Finance. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 Prasanna, Sai (1 September 2011). "The Hans India firms base in AP; Delhi edition on the anvil". Exchange4media. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  10. "About Us". The Hans India. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  11. 11.0 11.1 Shaw, Padmaja (13 April 2017). "Who wants to own Telugu news channels?". The Hoot. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
  12. 12.0 12.1 12.2 Vasanti, P. N. (22 August 2012). "The power of television". Mint. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  13. 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.

External links[edit | edit source]