You watch them every day and every night on every news channel. Their words not only carry out the news, but they become the voice of the nation. The things they straight question the politicians, activists, celebrities, and others are the things the nation wants to know. Their powerful persona has made them win the tag of the highest-paid journalists in India.
In this article, we’re listing India’s 11 highest-paid journalists:
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Arnab Goswami
USP- Hyper vocal personality
Channel- RepublicTV
Known For- The Newshour on Times Now
Education- He passed his 10th Standard board exams from St Mary’s School in Delhi Cantonment and his 12th Standard board exams from Kendriya Vidyalaya in Jabalpur Cantonment. Goswami has a Bachelor’s (Hons.) in Sociology from the Hindu College in Delhi University. In 1994 Goswami completed his Master’s in Social Anthropology from St. Antony’s College, at Oxford University, where he was a Felix Scholar.
Estimated earnings- Monthly income of Rs. 1 crore
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Rajdeep Sardesai
USP- Political journalism
Channel- India Today Group
Known For- His own company Global Broadcast News (GBN), in collaboration with the American giant CNN and Raghav Bahl’s TV18.
Education- He completed his schooling up to ICSE from the Campion School, Mumbai, and did two years of ISC at The Cathedral & John Connon School, Mumbai. Thereafter he got graduated in economics from the St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. He then went to University College, Oxford, earning the degrees of Master of Arts, and Bachelor of Laws.
Estimated earnings- Monthly income of Rs. 80 lakhs
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Sudhir Chaudhry
USP- 24 hours News Reporting
Channel- Zee News
Known For- The news show Daily News & Analysis (DNA)
Education- He studied journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication.
Estimated earnings- Monthly income of Rs. 35 lakhs
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Barkha Dutt
USP- Frontline Reporting
Channel- Independent Journalist
Known For- Directly reporting on the Kargil Conflict in 1999
Education- She graduated from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi with a degree in English literature. She received a Master’s in Mass Communications from Jamia Millia Islamia Mass Communication Research Center, New Delhi.
Estimated earnings- Monthly income of Rs. Rs. 30 lakhs
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Nidhi Razdan
USP- Reporting political, economic, and social stories
Channel- NDTV
Known For- Her reports on the India-US nuclear deal, general elections, several state elections, all major news developments and elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the earthquakes in Gujarat in 2001, and Kashmir in 2005. She is one of the highest-paid journalists.
Education- She studied at Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai, New Delhi. She graduated from Lady Shri Ram College and later pursued a Post-Graduate Diploma in Radio and TV Journalism at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi (1998–99).
Estimated earnings- She earns an annual salary of Rs. 4 crores.
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Ravish Kumar
USP- In-depth reporting political, economic, and social stories
Channel- NDTV
Known For- His shows Prime Time, Ravish Ki Report, and Desh Ki Baat at NDTV.
Education- He obtained his high school education from Loyola High School (Patna). Later he moved to Delhi for higher studies. He was graduated from Deshbandhu College, affiliated to the University of Delhi. Eventually, he enrolled in a post-graduate diploma in Hindi Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication.
Estimated earnings- Monthly income of Rs. 18 lakhs.
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Vikram Chandra
USP- Public interest media campaigns
Channel- Editorji
Known For- Chandra was assigned to Kashmir, where he reported on war and conflict.
Education- He is an alumnus of The Doon School, where he was the editor of The Doon School Weekly. After his secondary education, Chandra received his bachelor’s degree in Economics from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi. He also studied at Oxford on an Inlaks Scholarship. He studied mass media at Stanford University for a three-month period.
Estimated earnings- Annual income is estimated to be Rs. 2 crores
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Rajeev Masand
USP- Entertainment News
Channel- CNN-IBN
Known For- His shows Now Showing and Masand’s Verdict on CNN-IBN
Education- He is an alumnus of Mumbai University.
Estimated earnings- Annual income is estimated to be Rs. 1.5 crore
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Menaka Doshi
USP- Corporate News
Channel- CNBC
Known For- She has done shows like Young Turks and Reality Check, and presently The Firm and Riders in the Storm.
Education- She did her graduation in Economics from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai.
Estimated earnings- Annual income is estimated to be Rs. 1.5 crore
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Shaili Chopra
USP- Feministic approach
Channel- SheThePeople.TV
Known For- NDTV 24 x 7 as Markets & Corporate Affairs Editor and her books include Feminist Rani, When I Was 25, Big Connect- Social Media, and Indian Politics.
Education- She finished her schooling from Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute, New Delhi. Chopra finished her master’s degree in Broadcast and Television from 2002 batch, The Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. She is among the highest-paid journalists in India.
Estimated earnings- Annual income is estimated to be Rs. 1.5 crore
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Abhigyan Prakash
USP- Assertive Questioning
Channel- ABP News
Known For- His shows Hum Log, Muqabla, and News Point on NDTV and his blogs Abhigyantah and Abhigyanism.
Education- He pursued Bachelor’s in Mass Communication from Christ Church College, Lucknow.
Estimated earnings- Annual income is estimated to be Rs. 1 crore
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