The Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) has appointed Puneet Gupt, Chief Operating Officer at Times Internet, as its new Chairperson. He has succeeded Mariam Mammen Mathew following the completion of her two-year term. The decision has been taken at a recent DNPA Board Meeting.
Gupt has previously served as Vice Chairperson of DNPA and has been involved in the association’s initiatives and industry engagements.
Alongside this, Anant Goenka, Executive Director at The Indian Express Group, has been appointed as Vice Chairperson. Dhruba Mukherjee has continued in his role as Treasurer.
DNPA has said it has continued to focus on representing the interests of digital news publishers while engaging with policy, technology, and sustainability-related issues in the sector.
“Digital news publishers are navigating one of the most consequential shifts the industry has ever seen – from how content is discovered to how it is valued in an AI-driven world. DNPA’s role as a unified industry voice has never mattered more. My focus will be on ensuring that our members are not just responding to these changes, but actively contributing to the policy and industry frameworks around them.” said Puneet Gupt, Chairperson, DNPA.
“This is an important moment for DNPA and for the digital news publishing industry in India. There is real value in publishers coming together, sharing perspectives, and building a common understanding of the opportunities and challenges ahead. I look forward to contributing to that effort with DNPA members. ” said Anant Goenka, Vice Chairperson, DNPA.
“It has been a privilege to lead DNPA at such a pivotal time for the industry. I am confident that under Puneet’s leadership, DNPA will continue to grow in influence and impact. I wish the new team every success.” said Mariam Mammen Mathew.
“This transition marks an exciting new chapter for DNPA. We have spent the last few years building the credibility, relationships, and frameworks that allow us to engage meaningfully on the issues that matter most to our members. With Puneet and Anant at the helm, we are well-positioned to translate that foundation into tangible outcomes – on policy, on fair commercial frameworks, and on ensuring that digital news publishing remains a sustainable and vital part of India’s information ecosystem.” said Sujata Gupta, Secretary General and CEO of DNPA.
