Devendra V. Darda, the managing director of the Lokmat Media Group, has been elected chairman of the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) for 2020-2021.

Darda’s Lokmat Media Group is one of the largest regional media companies in India and has presence in print, digital, TV and events management.

Darda has served on several media industry bodies such as INS and IFRA. He also presides over several educational institutions in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, and is on the managing committee of the Western India Football Association.

Karunesh Bajaj of ITC Ltd, representing the advertiser category, was unanimously elected the ABC deputy chairman for 2020-21.