Who are the Richest Journalists in India
The field of journalism in India is a competitive one, with many talented journalists vying for top positions. As a result, salaries for journalists can vary widely, depending on experience, skills, and location. However, there are a handful of journalists who consistently earn high salaries.
Journalism is a noble profession that plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion and holding power accountable.
Here is the List of the Richest Journalists in India in 2024
Anjana Om Kashyap
Anjana Om Kashyap is an Indian news anchor working with Hindi news channel Aaj Tak as a Managing Editor. Kashyap started her journalistic career by joining the public broadcaster Doordarshan before moving to Zee News. She then went to News 24 before settling into Aaj Tak.
She is known for her hard-hitting interviews and her no-nonsense approach to reporting. Kashyap is estimated to earn around ₹7 crore per year.
Rajdeep Sardesai
Rajdeep Sardesai is an Indian news anchor, reporter, journalist and author. He is a consulting editor and anchor of India Today Television. He was the Editor-in-Chief of Global Broadcast News, that included CNN-IBN, IBN7 and IBN-Lokmat, before resigning in July 2014.
He is known for his in-depth analysis of political and social issues. Sardesai is estimated to earn around ₹5 crore per year.
Barkha Dutt
Barkha Dutt is an Indian television journalist and author. She has been a reporter and news anchor at NDTV and Tiranga TV. She currently runs her own digital news channel called ‘MoJo Story’. Dutt was part of NDTV’s team for 21 years, until she left the channel in January 2017.
Dutt is estimated to earn around ₹4 crore per year.
Sudhir Chaudhary
Sudhir Chaudhary is an Indian journalist. He is a consulting editor at the Hindi news channel Aaj Tak and hosts the show Black & White. He was formerly the editor-in-chief and CEO of Zee News, WION, Zee Business, Zee 24 Taas and hosted the prime-time show Daily News & Analysis on Zee News. Chaudhary is estimated to earn around ₹3 crore per year.
These are the Richest Journalists in India
Source: Glusea