Atul Agrawal

News Reporter, Anchor

Indian Banda, Uttar Pradesh

Quick Info

ProfessionNews Reporter, Anchor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth29/07/1977
Age48 years
BirthplaceBanda, Uttar Pradesh

Latest News about Atul Agrawal

05/01/2026

Atul Agrawal has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Indian Society of Advertisers (ISA), effective January 2, 2026. He brings nearly four decades of experience in brand building, media strategy, and corporate communications from companies like Hindustan Lever and the Tata Group. His focus will be on strengthening responsible and effective marketing practices through collaboration across the industry ecosystem.

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Bio/Wiki

Full nameAtul Kumar Agrawal

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationMBA In Marketing & Human Resource Management
SchoolDAV Inter College, Banda, Uttar Pradesh (1994)
College/University
  • Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya, Haryana
  • Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg
  • Bundelkhand University, Jhansi
  • Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Qualifications
  • BSc. in Applied Geology/Earth Science at Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya, Haryana (1994-1997)
  • Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication at Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya (1997)
  • MBA in Marketing & Human Resource Management at Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg (1999-2001)
  • LLB at Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (2009-2012)
  • Management Graduate from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Controversies
  • FIR Against him for Domestic Violence
  • Filed a Fake Robbery Complaint

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsChitra Tripathi
Marriage Date23/11/2008

Family

WifeChitra Tripathi
Children
SonAum Agrawal
DaughterNone
FatherShankar Dyal Agrawal
MotherName Not Known

Career

Awards
  • 2021: Bharat Gaurav Award
  • 2022: 16th Edition Media Excellence Award
  • 2022: Icons and Trailblazers Award
  • 2022: Golden Star Icon Award
  • 2022: Global India National Excellence Award
  • November 2020: Distinguished Leader Award โ€“ Aditya Birla Fashion Award for Outstanding Achievement
  • November 2017: Emerging Professional Award โ€“ Aditya Birla Awards
  • 2017: Chairmanโ€™s Individual Award โ€“ Emerging Professionals Category
Positions Held
  • Director of Sales at Reebok India
  • Nationwide Business Head for Van Heusen at Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail
  • General Manager at Rail Wheel Factory, Yeshwanthpur
  • General Manager at Integral Coach Factory, Chennai
  • Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer, Central Railway
  • Chief Rolling Stock Engineer, North Central Railway
  • Divisional Railway Manager, Trichy Division, Southern Railway
  • Chief Workshop Manager, Jagadhari Carriage
  • Chief Executive Officer at Indian Society of Advertisers (effective January 2, 2026)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Atul Agrawal is a renowned Indian news reporter and anchor in journalism.
2. He is the founder of the Hindi news channel, Hindi Khabar.
3. Atul Agrawal has over 20 years of journalism experience.
4. His wife is the distinguished Indian reporter, Chitra Tripathi.
5. Atul was raised in Banda, Uttar Pradesh.
6. During college, he participated in stage performances and plays.
7. He began his career as a news anchor in March 2002 at Doordarshan Kendra, New Delhi.
8. Atul moved to Zee Media Corporation Ltd. after two years at Doordarshan Kendra.
9. In March 2005, he joined Network18 Media & Investments Ltd. as a news anchor and senior producer.
10. In November 2007, Atul started working at News24 in Noida, covering significant stories.
11. He later joined Voice of India Television Network, becoming the group editorial head, and moved to India News in March 2010.
12. Between October 2011 and March 2012, Atul worked at Sai Prasad Group before becoming the executive editor at Samachar Plus in April 2012.
13. He then joined News18 India in New Delhi after working at Samachar Plus.
14. Atul worked at News World India as an editor in December 2015.
15. In June 2016, he launched his news channel, Hindi Khabar, and started MBIZ Tech Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
16. Atul is recognized for hosting TV shows like 'News Show Jo Kahunga Sach Kahunga' and 'Big Bulletin.'
17. He has experience in event management and satellite operations in TV production.
18. In his leisure time, Atul enjoys traveling to different places.
19. He visits religious sites with his family frequently.
20. Atul has been playing cricket and is a member of cricket clubs like Delhi Panthers.
21. He occasionally consumes alcohol at parties and events.
22. He has close to four decades of experience in brand building, media strategy, corporate communications, and leadership across FMCG and conglomerate ecosystems.
23. He has held senior roles at Hindustan Lever and the Tata Group Headquarters.
24. During his tenure with the Tata Group, he was involved in corporate brand marketing initiatives, youth engagement programs, media buying strategies, and large-scale sponsorships.
25. He has served on the Executive Committee of the Indian Society of Advertisers (ISA) representing Tata Services.
26. He has contributed to the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA), including serving as a jury member for the Global Marketer of the Year award.
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