Network18 Group controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2013
Network18 workforce reduction controversy
A large-scale reduction in staff and wages, particularly in the news divisions, became known internally as Black Friday. Accounts described abrupt termination notices, uncertainty about severance and the involvement of representatives connected with the Reliance-backed financing structure.
2013
Editorial-independence concerns during Reliance transition
Network18’s reporting on Arvind Kejriwal’s allegations concerning Reliance Industries was followed by reports that Reliance sought to influence or limit coverage. The episode contributed to broader concerns about the effect of ownership and financing relationships on editorial independence.