Karan Rajendra Darda, Executive Director of Lokmat Media Group, has been elected as the President of the Indian Newspaper Society (INS) for the 2026–27 term, succeeding Vivek Gupta of Sanmarg. The announcement was made during the apex media body’s Annual General Meeting.
Key Leadership Appointments for 2026–27
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President: Karan Rajendra Darda (Lokmat Media Group)
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Deputy President: Tanmay Maheshwari (Managing Director, Amar Ujala)
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Vice President: Harsha Mathew (Malayala Manorama)
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Honorary Treasurer: Anant Nath (Delhi Press)
Darda brings extensive experience across editorial, circulation, and commercial operations, having previously served as the INS Vice President (2024–25) and Deputy President (2025–26). The INS represents the print media industry in India, acting as a central governing body addressing publishers’ operational, economic, and policy frameworks.
