On February 10, 2022, two individuals sat down with a laptop, a shared idea, and concerns about how modern news was being delivered. That’s how India Hood began — with an idea: that people deserve better news.
Fast forward to today, India Hood is no longer a two-person team. With over 18 team members, the platform now reaches more than 5 million monthly readers and over a million subscribers across platforms.
From Frustration to Foundation
Co-founders Krishna Chandra Garain and Koushik Dutta started India Hood in response to the growing trend of clickbait, sensationalized reporting, and irrelevant headlines. Their aim was simple: create a clean, focused, and people-first news platform.
They launched two websites under their company, Hoodgen Pvt Ltd, to serve distinct audiences in their preferred languages. The Bengali site, indiahood.in, focuses on regional news, weather updates, daily horoscopes, government schemes, and stories rooted in local culture. On the other hand, indiahood.com caters to a national and professional audience with coverage on business developments, startup ecosystems, financial insights, and broader national content in English.
Growth Without Following Trends
What makes India Hood different is how it grew. There were no viral campaigns or influencer partnerships. Instead, the platform grew through community trust, shareable content, and a editorial focus on relevance and accuracy.
“We just focused on stories that connect with people. Real stories — not trends,” says Krishna.
As a result, India Hood’s readership kept growing, especially in West Bengal and among regional audiences across India.
Building a Real Team
From two founders handling everything — writing, editing, uploading — the India Hood team has grown into a group of over 18+ team members, including reporters, editors, developers, designers, and growth strategists. The company now runs like a full-fledged newsroom, with daily editorial meetings and a strict no-noise policy.
Koushik adds, “We didn’t just grow in numbers. We grew in responsibility. Every new reader is a reminder that our work matters.”
Million Subscribers and Counting
In addition to organic readers, India Hood has built a subscriber base across platforms, including newsletter subscribers, YouTube followers, app users, and those who receive daily updates through push notifications, email alerts, and WhatsApp broadcasts.
Their focus on transparency, simplicity, and reliability has contributed to an audience that returns regularly— based on content preference rather than notifications.
What’s Next for India Hood?
The team is now working on scaling its video content, expanding investigative journalism, and extending coverage to more regions of India through district-level reporting.
"We’ve come far," says Krishna, "but this is just the beginning. The mission is bigger than ever."
