Hits FM (Nepal)


Hits FM is a radio station based in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is a subsidiary of Hits Nepal Pvt. Ltd., which was established in January 1996. It went on air in April 1996. It is now available 24 hours daily on 91.2 MHz. Its philosophy is to hire presenters who are "fresh" - thus ensuring originality and also the ability to shape the presenters in accordance to overall goals and objectives of Hits Nepal Pvt. Ltd.
Hits FM maintains a weekly music chart. The most followed charts are Hits Xpress, Megatops Chart, and Hits Countdown.
It is one of the most listened-to FM stations in the country, with one of the highest-rated shows. It is ranked among the top 40 radio stations in the World by UK and Irish Radio Stations broadcasting on the Internet.

History

Hits FM was established by its parent company Hits Nepal Pvt. Ltd with the vision -"To become the best form of entertainment media in Nepal". Hits FM began its operation in April 1996, in their permanent office based in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu. Hits FM has completed 19 glorious years of milestone in Nepalese Music Sector, as a quality music provider in digital media.

Radio Presenters

Hits FM currently has more than 40 radio presenters. Few of the notable radio presenters of Hits FM are: Mandira Dhungel, Kala Subba, Bipra Acharya,Supriya Pradhan, Arjun Ghimire, Binu Khadga etc.

Annual Hits FM Music Awards

Hits FM began awarding artists of Nepali Music Industry since 1998. It is one of the prestigious Music of Nepal award, along with Image FM Music Awards, in Nepali music industry. Nepali musicians like Nima Rumba, 1974 AD, Nabin K Bhattarai, Robin and the New Revolution have been awarded numerous times for their contribution in Nepali Music Industry.

Genres

Hits FM airs various English, Hindi, Nepali songs in major regions of Nepal. The genres of music played by the station are;
The commercial advertisements in Hits FM are rated according to peak listening time. It is rated in five different categories, namely; Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Brass.