India's top media companies form Digital News Publishers Association

Ten of India's biggest media companies who collectively serve 70% of India's online audience have today announced a new collective, Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA). The organization is committed to providing the most credible news in all languages to the Indian audience, to self-regulation and to promoting the business and editorial interests of all members.

The digital space in India is growing exponentially and DNPA has been formed to find ways to cooperate in maximizing the current and future potential of the industry.

The 10 founding members are: Dainik Bhaskar, India Today Group, NDTV, Hindustan Times, Indian Express, Times of India, Amar Ujala, Dainik Jagran, Eenadu and Malayala Manorama. DNPA is self-funded with contributions from every publishing house at a nominal joining fee.

India's biggest Media companies came together to form DNPA. PiC/Twitter Neeta Nair

The organization is open to any online news publisher; all membership will be cleared by the board. With the formation of DNPA, netizens have welcomed the move and many even lauded the media houses for coming together and working together to make digital news more organized.

The DNPA is a self-funded organisation with contributions from every publishing house at a nominal joining fee. Digital News Publishers Association also aims to work with the government and other industry bodies to ensure the growth of its members and also the media industry.

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