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News media are the constitution that informs daily events or news to the general public. Mass media keeps the general public informed about the current issues that have happened around as well as miles away. There are many ways, such as newspapers, websites, broadcast news, etc., to address the news that a journalist does by researching, reporting, interviewing, and writing on it. In mass media, journalists communicate newsworthy events and repost them to the public.
However, it comes under entertainment, but the actual purpose of a news anchor is to inform the news that can help someone in some ways. And the skills that include being the best news anchor is the knowledge of current affairs, reading well i.e. fluent in speaking and writing, and good communication.
Different types of news anchors are very good at their work. Do you know any news anchors who are very good at their work? And who is the highest-paid news anchor in India?
Below are Some Names Who are The Highest-Paid News Anchors in India
Name – Rajat Sharma
News channel – India TV
Annual salary – 3.6 crore
Rajat Sharma is the first name when it is about an Indian news anchor. Rajat Sharma is the Chairman and Editor-in-chief of India TV. He was born on February 18, 1957, in Delhi. He is famous for anchoring his show ‘Aap Ki Adalat’, where he interviews actors, politicians, and many famous personalities. And he got the prestigious Padma Bhusan award for his excellent work in journalism.
Name – Arnab Rajan Goswami
News channel – Republic Bharat
Annual salary – 12 crore
Arnab Goswami is a prominent face of Indian Journalism and is the highest-paid news anchor in India. He was born on March 7, 1973, in Guwahati, Assam. His way of approaching someone or something is very loud and vocal. But those obstacles never stop him from doing what he does. Arnab is currently the director and Editor-in-chief of Republic Media Network.
Name – Anjana Om Kashyap
News channel – Aaj Tak
Annual salary – 1 crore
Anjana Om Kashyap is a very talented and famous news anchor on the Hindi news channel, Aaj Tak. Anjana is one of the female journalists who are the highest-paid news anchor in India. Anjana is from Rachi, Jharkhand, born on June 12 1975. Her strong belief and unique perspective make her a great news anchor. Presently she is the executive editor and news anchor on Aaj Tak.
Name – Shweta Singh
News channel – Aaj Tak
Annual salary – 3.5 crore
Sweta Singh is a famous news anchor who is the highest-paid news anchor in India. She is the Editor of Special Programming and news anchor at Hindi news channel Aaj Tak. She was born in Patna on August 21, 1977. Before Joining Aaj Tak, she worked for Zee News and Sahara News.
Name – Sudhir Chaudhary
News Channel – Zee News
Annual salary – 3 crore
Sudhir Chaudhary was born on June 7, 1974, in Palwal. He is one of the most experienced and highest-paid news anchors in India. He was working as editor-in-chief and hosted the Daily News & Analysis in Zee News. However, he left Zee News and is currently working as Consulting Editor and hosting the show black & white.
Name – Ravish Kumar
News Channel – NDTV India
Annual salary – 2.40 crore
Ravish Kumar is a very promising and highest-paid news anchor in India. He has hosted several programs like Prime Time, Hum Log, Ravish Ki Report, and Des Ki Baat. His name was listed on the 100 most influential Indians by The Indian Express in 2016, and Mumbai Press Club also awarded him the journalist of the year. Presently, Ravish is the Senior Executive Editor of NDTV India.
