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{{short description|Indian Telugu-language television news channel}} | {{short description|Indian Telugu-language television news channel}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2014}} | {{Use Indian English|date=March 2014}} | ||
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{{Infobox television channel | {{Infobox television channel | ||
| name | | name = HMTV | ||
| launch_date | | founder = K. Vaman Rao | ||
| logo | | launch_date = 12 February 2009<ref name=":0"/> | ||
| logo_size | | logo = HMTV Channel Logo.png | ||
| network | | logo_size = | ||
| owner | | network = | ||
| | | owner = Kapil Group | ||
| country | | parent = Hyderabad Media Pvt. Ltd | ||
| language | | country = India | ||
| headquarters | | language = Telugu | ||
| sister_channels = | | headquarters = [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]], [[India]] | ||
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| sister_channels = | |||
| website = {{URL|http://www.hmtvlive.com|HMTVlive.com}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''HMTV''' is | '''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 | == 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 | * [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
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| Country | India |
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| Headquarters | Hyderabad, India |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Telugu |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Kapil Group |
| Parent | Hyderabad Media Pvt. Ltd |
| History | |
| Launched | 12 February 2009[1] |
| Links | |
| Website | HMTVlive.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]
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]
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]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "A new Telugu news channel". The Times of India. 14 February 2009. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "About us". HMTV. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
- ↑ Ninan, Sevanti (18 September 2013). "Divided state, divided media". Mint. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Kapil Group Businesses". Kapil Group. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Venkaiah, Bandaru give away HMTV Business Excellence Awards". The Hindu. 6 May 2017. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ↑ 7.0 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.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 "About Group". Bijay Finance. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "About Us". The Hans India. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Shaw, Padmaja (13 April 2017). "Who wants to own Telugu news channels?". The Hoot. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Vasanti, P. N. (22 August 2012). "The power of television". Mint. 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.