N. Murali appointed Chairman of The Hindu Group Publishing Private Limited
N. Murali has been appointed as the new Chairman of The Hindu Group Publishing Private Limited for a three-year term. He succeeds Nirmala Lakshman and brings over 56 years of experience in the newspaper industry to the leadership role.
Why it matters
This leadership transition marks a significant change in the governance of one of India's most influential media houses during a challenging period for professional journalism.
N. Murali has been unanimously appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Hindu Group Publishing Private Limited (THGPPL) for a term of three years. He succeeds Ms. Nirmala Lakshman, who stepped down as Chairperson at the Board’s meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2026, upon nearing the completion of her three-year term. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board, chaired by Mr. Krishna Srinivasan, Senior Advocate, unanimously recommended appointment of Mr. Murali to lead the Board at this challenging time for the news media and for professional journalism.
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