Karan Darda Appointed INS President For 2026-27

Karan Rajendra Darda, executive director of Lokmat Media, has been appointed president of the Indian Newspaper Society (INS) for the 2026-27 term. The decision was made during the INS annual general meeting on September 7. Darda succeeds Vivek Gupta of Sanmarg. He brings extensive experience across editorial, circulation and business operations in the newspaper industry and previously served as INS vice president during 2024-25.

Tanmay Maheshwari of Amar Ujala has been appointed deputy president, while Harsha Mathew of Malayala Manorama will serve as vice president. Anant Nath of Delhi Press continues as honorary treasurer. The INS leadership transition reflects the challenges facing India's newspaper industry as it navigates changing advertising patterns, circulation trends and digital consumption.