The Great Place to Work© Institute has declared HT Media the best media company to work for in India at its annual awards ceremony held on July 13, 2012 in Mumbai. HT Media was ranked:

•    #1 in the Media Industry

•    #16 amongst the Top 50 Companies to Work For

•    #14 amongst the Top 50 Companies to Work For with over 1000 employees

Speaking on the occasion, Rajiv Verma, Chief Executive Officer, HT Media Limited, said: “This recognition is a testament to the strength and integrity of HT Media's corporate culture. A few years ago, when we crafted a set of long-term goals for our Company, we embraced the vision of being an ‘employer of choice’. The awards we received on Friday are a compelling sign that we have been moving in the right direction. I believe that the strength of our corporate culture is the most important cornerstone of providing quality journalism to the people of India, and I am very glad to share this award with the HT Media team.”

Sharad Saxena, Executive Director, Operations & HR, HT Media Limited, added: “We have a set of Corporate Values that guide our operations on a daily basis – Courage, Responsibility, Empowerment, Continuous Self-Renewal and People-Centricity. These values were framed specifically to encourage our people to work fearlessly and passionately and realize their full potential. As a company, we strive to create an inspiring and positive environment in the workplace”.

HT Media Limited is one of the foremost media houses in India, operating a suite of major national newspapers including The Hindustan Times, Hindustan and Mint, as well as a major radio station (Fever 104 FM), a thriving online business which includes the career portal Shine.com, and a nascent education franchise.