TimeLine

A Powerful Group Company that is Shaping Tomorrow

Emerging from a 98 year strong lineage of the Sandesh Group, Satyesh has leadership in its DNA. Established in 1923, Sandesh is a pioneering group in Gujarat, and was the first media listed in the stock exchange in India. For nearly a century, the Sandesh Group has been has been ushering change with its powerful presence across the media spectrum including Print, Broadcast, Digital and Outdoor Solutions as well as the Real Estate and Finance sectors.

The Group’s recent venture into the production of marine chemicals comes with the sole aim of being the largest producer of industrial salt and liquid bromine in the country.

Timeline

1923

First Gujarati Newspaper in Gujarat State Sandesh

Started from Jalovali na Nake, under Aarya Samaj Temple, Raipur – Founder & Editor was Shri Nandlal Bodiwala & Assistant Editor was Shri Pushkarrao Desai. Newspaper’s price was 3 Pai (Old Currency).

1934

Sandesh published for the first Time on Fast Stereo Rotary Machine.

1957

Shri Chimanbhai S. Patel takes charge of Sandesh Pvt. Ltd. as Editor & CMD.

1983

Sandesh receives First Best National Printing Award.

1994

Sandesh becomes a public listed company.

1995

Shri Falgunbhai Patel takes charge as Chairman & Managing Director (CMD). Start of the online edition – www.sandesh.com

1996

First US Edition published from Chicago, USA.

2000

Sandesh Press shifts to New Building at Bodakdev

2012

Sandesh TV Telecast starts

2018

SBPL project commissioned and production started

2023

Sandesh will complete 100 Years