{{Short description|Indian Gujarati-language TV news channel}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2023}} {{Use Indian English|date=December 2023}} {{Infobox television channel | name = GSTV | logo = | logo_size = | logo_alt = | language = Gujarati | country = India | launch_date = {{Start date|2012|12|9|df=yes}} | picture_format = SD | owner = Shreyarth Aaspas Ltd<ref name="zaubacorp">{{cite web|url=https://www.zaubacorp.com/company/AASPAS-MULTIMEDIA-LIMITED/U65910GJ1980PLC004039|title=Shreyarth Aaspas Limited - Company, directors and contact details |website=Zauba Corp|access-date=2023-01-03}}</ref> | headquarters = Ahmedabad | key_people = Shreyansh Shah, Managing Editor<ref name="indianexpress">{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/bbc-launches-first-gujarati-tv-bulletin-for-india-5262175/|title=BBC launches first Gujarati TV bulletin for India|website=indianexpress.com|access-date=2023-01-03}}</ref> | logo_caption = "Fearless Truth" | area = Gujarat and India | website = {{URL|https://gstv.in}} | webcast = {{URL|https://www.gstv.in/live/}} }}
'''GSTV''' is a 24x7 Gujarati satellite news channel in India from the house of Gujarat Samachar.<ref name="exchange4media">{{cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/gujarat-samachar-officially-launches-news-channel-49016.html|title=Gujarat Samachar officially launches news channel|website=Exchange4media|access-date=2023-01-03}}</ref><ref name="indiatimes">{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/media/for-swipe-at-swachh-bharat-leader-gujarati-channel-gstv-gets-the-broomstick/articleshow/48963465.cms?from=mdr|title=For swipe at Swachh Bharat leader, Gujarati channel GSTV gets the broomstick|website=The Economic Times|access-date=2023-01-03}}</ref> The channel was launched in 2012.
== History == GSTV was launched on 9 December 2012.<ref name="exchange4media"/> It is the brainchild of the doyen of Gujarati media Shreyans Shah<ref name="livemint">{{cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Consumer/b0qjbJZWxBndEMinSUZihP/Gujarat-Samachar-Sandesh-to-launch-news-channels.html|title=‘Gujarat Samachar’, ‘Sandesh’ dailies to launch news channels|website=Mint|access-date=2023-01-03}}</ref> who ran the premier Gujarati newspaper Gujarat Samachar. This was the first channel in Gujarat to have an open studio. Today the Channel reaches about 50 lakh households in Gujarat. The Channel is accredited by various authorities of Govt of India and Gujarat Government.
== Programming ==
GSTV is a 24×7 news channel with regular bulletins. The channel airs panel discussions Lakshyavedh and The Real Debate in the evening.<ref name="dailypricelist">{{cite web|url=https://dailypricelist.com/gs-tvtv-today-schedule.php|title=GS TV - Daily Pricelist|website=dailypricelist.com|access-date=2023-01-03}}</ref>
=== BBC Partnership ===
In 2018, BBC World Service launched 'BBC Samachar' as part of an ongoing expansion drive in India.<ref name="indianexpress" /><ref name="moneycontrol">{{cite web|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/bbc-launches-first-gujarati-tv-bulletin-for-india-2719161.html|website=moneycontrol.com|title=BBC launches first Gujarati TV bulletin for India|access-date=2023-01-03}}</ref> GSTV is the only Gujarati channel in such a partnership with BBC. 'BBC Samachar' is presented by Archana Pushpendra and Mihir Raval.
== Distribution ==
The satellite broadcast of the channel is currently done through G-SAT.<ref name="lyngsat">{{cite web|url=https://www.lyngsat.com/tvchannels/in/GS-TV.html|title=GS TV|website=LyngSat|access-date=2023-01-03}}</ref> Earlier the Channel was on IntelSat.<ref name="journalismguide">{{cite web|url=https://journalismguide.in/gs-tv-started-on-gsat-30-c-band/|title=GS TV started on GSAT-30 C Band|website=Journalism Guide|access-date=2023-01-03}}</ref>
In addition, GSTV is present as a free-to-air channel on major DTH and cable platforms such as Airtel,<ref name="journalismguide2">{{cite web|url=https://journalismguide.in/abp-sanjha-and-gs-tv-added-on-airtel-dth/|title=ABP Sanjha and GS TV added on Airtel DTH|website=Journalism Guide|access-date=2023-01-03}}</ref> Tata Play,<ref name="gadgets360">{{cite web|url=https://www.gadgets360.com/dth-recharge-plans/tata-play-channel-list#gujarati-regional|title=Tata Play Channel List with Number and Price Updated: January 2023|website=Gadgets 360|access-date=2023-01-03}}</ref> Hathway, etc. In addition, the channel also provides news through its website [http://gstv.in GSTV.in].
=== Social Media and OTT === GSTV is present on major social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. The channel launched an OTT platform [http://inthesky.in InTheSky.in] in 2022.
== I&B Ministry Notice == In 2015, during a programme the channel took a swipe at an unnamed political leader holding an "esteemed office". The content was deemed objectionable the Channel was issued a show-cause notice by the Information & Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry. In its reply, the Channel stated that it believed that the issues raised in the programme were in the larger public interest.<ref name="indiatimes2">{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/media/for-swipe-at-swachh-bharat-leader-gujarati-channel-gstv-gets-the-broomstick/articleshow/48963465.cms|title=For swipe at Swachh Bharat leader, Gujarati channel GSTV gets the broomstick|website=The Economic Times|access-date=2023-01-03}}</ref>
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Category:24-hour television news channels in India Category:Gujarati-language television channels in India Category:2012 establishments in Gujarat Category:Organisations based in Ahmedabad Category:Television stations in Ahmedabad