Indian Express

The Indian Express Group is one of India’s most storied media conglomerates, founded on the bedrock of independent and investigative journalism. It was originally established in 1932 by P. Varadarajulu Naidu but was soon taken over by Ramnath Goenka, a legendary figure in Indian media known for his defiant stance against political overreach. Goenka’s "Journalism of Courage" became the group's defining motto, most notably during the Indian Emergency (1975–1977), when the newspaper famously left its editorial page blank to protest government censorship.

Following Ramnath Goenka’s passing in 1991, the group underwent a significant family split in 1999. The southern editions were rebranded as The New Indian Express (under Manoj Kumar Sonthalia), while the northern and central editions remained with the original Indian Express Group (under Viveck Goenka). Since then, the group has transitioned from a traditional print powerhouse into a digital-first media house.

Under the leadership of Viveck Goenka and his son Anant Goenka, the group has expanded its digital footprint across multiple vernacular languages and niche business segments. Today, it manages a diverse portfolio including the flagship The Indian Express, the financial daily The Financial Express, and leading regional papers like Loksatta (Marathi) and Jansatta (Hindi). The group is also a pioneer in B2B media through its Business Publications Division (BPD), which hosts marquee events like the Technology Sabha and Healthcare Senate. As of 2026, the Indian Express Group remains a critical pillar of India’s democratic discourse, maintaining a reputation for analytical depth and investigative rigor.