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  • ET NOW and ET NOW Swadesh announce Union Budget programming under budget 2024

    ET NOW and ET NOW Swadesh announce Union Budget programming under budget 2024

    Mumbai: As India gears up for Union Budget 2024, ET NOW, an English business news channel, and ET NOW SWADESH, a Hindi business news channel, have announced Budget special programming under the themes ‘Leap to Lead’ and ‘Flight of Growth’ respectively. As the world’s fifth-largest economy with a GDP set to reach $4 trillion, India is poised for a transformative leap towards becoming a global economic leader. Reflecting the nation’s ambitions, both channels present a comprehensive 360-degree perspective of Union Budget 2024 to help viewers understand and navigate the financial landscape of India.

    Leveraging advanced technology and cutting-edge AR graphics, ET NOW and ET NOW SWADESH offer an engaging line-up of shows that help simplify the Union Budget providing expert advice on stocks, markets, wealth creation strategies, investment insights, and more. The channels have also partnered with Deloitte India as a Knowledge Partner and will feature industry experts discussing the social, political, and economic impacts of the Union Budget.

    Budget programming on ET NOW includes:

    1.   The Best-in-Class Think Tank Panel: Airing at 10 am, this special show will kick off with an in-depth pre-budget analysis and extend through the budget announcement, featuring India’s top economists and industry leaders sharing their expectations for the budget, providing valuable insights and strategic advice for the nation’s economic planning. The panel will include Hemal Zobalia, partner, Deloitte India; Shashank Srivastava, executive director, Maruti Suzuki India; Ashok Tyagi, Whole Time director, DLF; D P Singh, Deputy MD, SBI MF; and Sumant Sinha, Founder, Chairman, & CEO ReNew.

    2.   Top Market Veterans Decode Budget: Watch the exclusive analysis of the Union Budget with the industry’s top market veterans. This must-watch show has an esteemed team of guests, including Prashant Jain, CIO & Find Manager, 3P Investment Managers; Raamdeo Agrawal, Chairman, Motilal Oswal; Ravi Dharamshi, Founder, MD & CIO, ValueQuest Investment; Nilesh Shah, Envision Capital; Nilesh Shah, MD, Kotak AMC; Navneet Munot, MD & CEO, HDFC AMC; Sunil Singhania, Founder, Abakkus Asset Manager LLP; and Porinju Veliyath, MD, Equity Intelligence India Ltd who will decode the implications of the budget.

    3.   The India Inc Verdict on Budget 2024: Industry giants will share their expert analyses and reactions to the budget’s provisions in this show. Don’t miss this crucial analysis by Dr Anish Shah, President, FICCI, MD & CEO of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd; Sanjiv Puri, Chairman and Managing Director, ITC Limited; Baba Kalyani, managing director, Bharat Forge; and Anant Goenka, vice president, FICCI, vice chairman, RPG group will help you navigate the economic landscape post-budget.

    4.   Top Policy Makers Decode the Fineprint: In this insightful show on ET NOW, viewers will gain exclusive access to the analysis of top policymakers, T.V. Somanathan, finance secretary, and V. Anantha Nageswaran, chief economic advisor on the latest economic policies. The guests will dissect the budget and explore their broader implications for the economy.

    Budget programming on ET NOW SWADESH includes:

    1.   Market + Trading Akhada: Dive into ET NOW SWADESH’s budget analysis from 7 am to 4 pm, with industry leaders and economic experts sharing their perspectives on the economic implications. The panel will feature market veterans including Dr Vijay Kedia, founder, Kedia securities Pvt Ltd; Porinju Veliyath, MD, Equity Intelligence India Ltd; Trideep Bhattacharya, president & CIO, Edelweiss AMC; Punita Sinha, Pacific Paradigm Advisors; Manish Sonthalia, CIO, Emkay Investment managers; Maneesh Dangi, founder, Macro Mosaic Investing; Shailesh Haribhakti, Tax Expert; Radhika Gupta, MD & CEO, Edelweiss AMC; Saurabh Mukherjea, founder & CIO, Marcellus Investment Managers; Ajay Kanwal, MD & CEO, Jana Small Finance Bank; Nilesh Shah, MD, Kotak AMC; Niranjan Hiranandani, founder & chairman, Hiranandani group; and Anand Rathi, founder, Anand Rathi group.

    2.   Budget Darbar: Gain a deeper understanding of the fine print of the budget with top economy experts. In this special show, airing at 4 pm, callers’ queries on the budget will also be addressed. Hear the opinions and insights of DP Singh, Deputy MD of SBI MF; Swarup Mohanty, Vice Chairman & CEO of Mirae Asset Mutual Fund; Anthony Heredia, MD & CEO of Mahindra Manulife; and Mihir Vora, CIO of TRUST Mutual Fund with budget-related questions answered live.

    3.   Kisan Mahapanchayat: The budget’s implications for farmers are monumental and this show airing at 5 pm will help farmers with better market access and profitability. Experts Vijay Sardana, Techno, Legal and Agri Expert; Siraj Hussain, Ex Agri Secy; G Chandra Shekhar, Commodity Expert; Gunvant Patil, Member, MSP Committee; BV Mehta, ED, SEA; Atul Chaturvedi, Executive Chairman, Shree Renuka Sugars; and Pankaj Arora, President, AIJGF will point out the budget’s emphasis on financial support and credit facilities for farmers, paving the way to transform the agricultural landscape of India.

    4.   Corporate Mahapanchayat: Airing at 6 pm, this show heralds a transformative era for the corporate sector. Top industry leaders Kishor Lodha, Ugro; Amit Mahajan, Director, Paras Defence & Space Technologies, and Amit Jaiswal, CFO, Royal Orchid will dissect the budget’s impact on the corporate sector and what lies ahead.

    5.   Market Mahapanchayat: The upcoming budget is set to significantly influence the financial markets, driving investor confidence and market stability. Industry experts Gurmit Chaddha, Complete Circle Capital Private Ltd; Harsha Upadhyaya, CIO, Kotak MF; Amit Jeswani, Founder & CIO, Stallion Asset Management; and Mahesh Patil, Aditya Birla Sun Life MF will highlight investments in infrastructure and technology. Join us at 7 pm to gain crucial insights on how the budget will shape market dynamics and uncover new investment opportunities.

    6.   Bulandh Bharat Ka Budget: This show airing at 8 pm will delve into the budget’s far-reaching impact on India’s robust market and its path to becoming a global powerhouse. Political analysts and economists Vivek Singh, Mayur Parekh, Rakesh Shetty, Congress; Garima Kapoor, Analyst; and Vijay Sardana, Agri Economist will offer insights into the budget’s strategic vision and its implications for national growth. Viewers can expect a comprehensive, engaging discussion that unpacks how the budget is set to drive India’s market forward and shape its future.

    Promising viewers an engaging television viewing experience, ET NOW and ET NOW SWADESH ramp up the excitement for the Union Budget with an on-air contest, Budget Master on 23 July 2024. Participants can enter the contest by watching the channels and answering simple questions asked between 8 am to 4 pm to win exciting prizes.

  • ET Now Swadesh announces ‘Swarna Mahakumbh’ initiative

    ET Now Swadesh announces ‘Swarna Mahakumbh’ initiative

    Mumbai: Marking the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, ET NOW Swadesh, the leading Hindi Business News Channel, announces ‘Swarna Mahakumbh’, a first-of-its-kind initiative empowering viewers on gold investments. Airing on 10 May from 4pm – 7pm, the three-hour mega initiative, will feature 22 renowned industry experts and analysts engaging in dynamic discussions, offering their insights on various types of gold investments including gold exchange-traded fund (ETF), gold funds, gold bonds, gold derivatives, and methods and precautions of gold jewellery investments.

    Led by ET Now and ET Now Swadesh editor-in-chief Nikunj Dalmia along with a team of seasoned financial and business journalists including anchor & senior news analyst Vishwamohan Kumar, news editor Abhishek Satya Vratam, anchor, senior news editor Kavita Thapliyal, anchor, news analyst Srishti Sharma and seputy news editor Prashant Pandey.

    ‘Swarna Mahakumbh’ initiative entails the following segments:

    Is It The Right Time To Invest In Gold? (4pm – 5pm): This segment focuses on the rationale of investing in gold & its returns, analysing the current industry rates of gold. Panellists include industry leaders like Suvankar Sen (MD, Senco Gold & Diamonds), Vikram Dhawan (head of commodities & fund manager, Nippon India Mutual Fund), Jay Prakash Gupta (founder, Dhan and  o-founder, Raise Financial Services), Harshal Barot (senior consultant, Metals Focus Limited), Kishore Narne (director, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd) and Kirit Bhansali (vice chairman, Gem Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).

    Gold Investment Option (5pm – 5:30pm): This segment delves into intricacies of investment vehicles such as Gold bonds, Gold ETFs, digital Gold, physical Gold, and Gold Mutual Funds, offering valuable insights into each avenue’s potential and considerations. Esteemed panellists include Saiyam Mehra (chairman, All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council). Dr.Renisha Chainani (head of research, Augmont), Mahendra Luniya (chairman, Vighnaharta Gold Ltd), Harshal Barot (senior consultant, Metals Focus Ltd), Manoj Kumar Jha (MD, Kamakhya Jewels Pvt Ltd),

    The ABCD Of Gold Jewellery Shopping (5:30pm – 6:00pm): Featuring industry experts, this comprehensive segment is dedicated to all facets of jewellery investment. From navigating the options for investing in physical gold to essential tips and pitfalls to avoid, this session with panellists Saiyam Mehra (chairman, All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council), Ashish Pethe (partner, Waman Hari Pethe), Sabyasachi Ray (ED, Gem Jewellery Export Promotion Council) and Rajesh Rokde, (vice chairman, All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council) will serve as an invaluable guide for anyone considering a gold purchase.

    Gold F&O Classroom (6:00pm – 6:30pm): Step into the Gold F&O Classroom for a master class on navigating the intricacies of trading in gold Futures and Options (F&O) and the process of delivery through exchange. Panellists Shivanshu Mehta (Director, India International Bullion Exchange IFSC Ltd and Bullion Head, MCX), Anuj Gupta (Head of Commodities Research, HDFC Securities), Bhargava Vaidya (Proprietor, B.N. Vaidya & Associates) and Sunil Katke (Head Commodities Retail Business, Kotak Securities) will offer valuable insights on the gold derivatives market, to elevate the gold trading journey of viewers.

    Viewers Queries on Gold (6:30pm – 7:00pm): This interactive Q&A segment will empower discerning viewers of all ages and professions get simplified answers to their queries on the various avenues of gold investments. Panellists Ajay Kedia (founder, director of Kedia Advisory), Vandana Bharti (AVP, Commodity Research, SMC Global Securities Ltd), Anand Gupta (Haripriya Jewellers) and Ravindra Rao (commodity expert) will provide expert insights and guidance.

     

  • ET NOW & ET NOW Swadesh announces ‘BSE Day’ celebration

    ET NOW & ET NOW Swadesh announces ‘BSE Day’ celebration

    Mumbai:  ET NOW, India’s leading English business news channel, and ET NOW Swadesh, the leading Hindi Business News Channel from Times Network is set to celebrate “BSE Day,” on 19 April  2024, between 9:15am to 3:30pm.

    Commemorating the BSE Day will be the ceremonial market opening led by ET NOW & ET NOW Swadesh editor-in-chief Nikunj Dalmia, BSE MD & CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy, Keki Mistry (Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, HDFC Ltd, Independent Director and Strategic Adviser) and Hemendra Kothari (Investment Banker, DSP Group) ringing the opening bell from the floors of the Bombay Stock Exchange, symbolizing the dawn of a new era in financial excellence. The BSE Day celebrations will be a live broadcast on both ET Now and ET Now Swadesh.

    ‘BSE Day’ will feature a series of expert-led discussions and panels designed to delve into pressing trends. BSE’s visionary Managing Director & CEO, Sundararaman Ramamurthy, and a series distinguished experts will help in dissecting pivotal trends and forecast potential economic shifts to sculpt future investment decisions and economic visions. These discussions, amidst the bustling trading hours, by a steady stream of expert, will offer strategic insights on the prevailing market dynamics and nascent opportunities that will guide investment decisions. Industry luminaries and BSE’s sector leaders will also share interesting anecdotes from their time at BSE.

    Leading to the closing hours of the trading day, the channel will also host a LIVE exclusive interaction with Kamala Kantharaj (Chief Regulatory Officer, BSE) share her insights and experiences of the market dynamics, followed by her ringing the closing bell at 3:30 PM.  During peak trading hours, ET NOW and ET NOW Swadesh will host an elite lineup of industry leaders and BSE stalwarts who will share insights on market trends, emerging opportunities, and captivating stories from their BSE journeys. 

  • ET Now Swadesh announces Mutual Fund Mahakumbh

    ET Now Swadesh announces Mutual Fund Mahakumbh

    Mumbai: ET Now Swadesh, the leading Hindi business news channel announces ‘Mutual Fund Mahakumbh,’ India’s most powerful financial fair aimed at empowering individuals to achieve financial freedom through Mutual Fund and modern methods of investment. The six-hour-long conclave on 28 October 2023, 10 am to 4pm, will feature 19 experts from 13 renowned mutual fund houses including HDFC MF, Kotak MF, BNP Paribas, Sundaram MF amongst others, engage in dynamic, interactive panel discussions, offering invaluable insights on Mutual Funds and SIPs. An embodiment of ET Now Swadesh’s brand ethos– ‘Badho Desh Ke Saath’, this exclusive initiative has been thoughtfully curated to cater to the investment preferences of diverse sections of society, including women, professionals, youth, and senior citizens, while emphasizing Mutual Funds as a powerful tool for wealth creation.

    ‘Mutual Fund Mahakumbh’ draws a metaphorical resemblance with the concept of a ‘Mahakumbh,’ where each investment strategy is infused with prosperity. This conclave will decode the essence of investment mantras and present them with mythological significance with themes such as’Kalpavriksha’, ‘Gurukul’, ‘Nivesh Lakshmi’, ‘Samriddhikaal’, ‘Akshayapatra’, ‘Amritkalash’, and ‘Nivesh Brahmastra’.

    ET Now and ET Now Swadesh managing editor Nikunj Dalmia said, “Over the past two years, ET Now Swadesh has spearheaded a financial empowerment revolution, impacting millions of Hindi-speaking viewers. By nurturing financial literacy and independence among ordinary citizens, ‘Mutual Fund Mahakumbh’ is a significant step towards furthering our mission of helping every discerning citizen to Rise with India. Through this initiative, we aspire to not only educate and motivate Indians to invest in Mutual Funds but also provide our viewers with the unique opportunity to learn from industry experts and gain invaluable insights into the realm of mutual fund investing. I am confident that ‘Mutual Fund Mahakumbh’ will play a crucial role in empowering individuals to take control of their financial future and realize their financial aspirations.”

    Bolstered by the editorial prowess of a team of seasoned financial and business journalists led by ET Now and ET Now Swadesh managing editor Nikunj Dalmia and ET Now Swadesh Sr news editor Kavita Thapliyal, ‘Mutual Fund Mahakumbh’ entails,

    1. Kalpavriksha (10 am to 11 am): This segment explores changing investment patterns, covering traditional and modern options such as equity, commodities, mutual funds, and more. Panellists include industry leaders like Kalpen Parekh (MD, CEO, DSP MF), DP Singh (DMD, Joint CEO, SBI MF), Dhirendra Kumar (CEO, Value Research), Swarup Mohanty (CEO, Mirae Asset MF) and Anthony Herediya (CEO Mahindra Manulife, AMFI VC)

    2. Nivesh Brahmastra (11 am to 12 pm): Delving into the multifaceted world of mutual funds, this segment discusses their evolution, adaptation during the pandemic, and success stories from 2020 to 2023. Esteemed panelists include Feroze Azeez (Deputy CEO, Anand Rathi Wealth) and Monika Halan (Author and Analyst), Sunil Subramanium (CEO, Sundaram MF) and Yogesh Patil (CIO, LIC MF).

    3. Amritkalash (12 pm to 1 pm): Featuring industry experts, this segment focuses on equity and debt mutual funds, market capitalizations, and diverse fund categories. The panel includes Suresh Soni (CEO, Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund), G Pradeepkumar (CEO, Union Mutual Fund) and Feroze Azeez (Deputy CEO, Anand Rathi Wealth).

    4. Gurukul (1 pm – 2 pm): Adopting a dynamic “Hot Seat” format, this segment allows viewers to engage with industry experts Monika Halan (Author and Analyst ), Sanjay Shah (CMD, Prudent Corporate), Sunil Subramanium (CEO, Sundaram MF) and Laxmi Iyer (CEO, Investment Advisory Biz, Kotak Investment Advisors).

    5. Akshaypatra (2 pm – 3 pm): Focused on making investing accessible, this segment highlights the potential of Systematic Investment Plans (SIP) over different timeframes, with insights from experts like Navneet Munot (MD & CEO, HDFC MF, AMFI Chairman), Nilesh Shah (MD & CEO Kotak MF), Swarup Mohanty (CEO, Mirae Asset AMC), Hemant Rustagi (CEO, Wiseinvest) and A.Balasubramanian (CEO & MD, ABSL MF)

    6. SamriddhiKaal (3 pm – 3:30 pm): Empowering individuals of all ages and professions, this segment featuring Harshwardhan Roongta (CEO, Roongta Securities), discusses the relevance of Mutual Funds (MF) and Systematic Investment Plans (SIP) for wealth creation for youth, students, entrepreneurs and service class professionals in achieving their goals, whether it be travelling, education or retirement planning.

    7. Nivesh Lakshmi (3:30 pm to 4 pm): Focusing on women’s evolving investment behaviors, this segment features a panel discussion with Priti Rathi Gupta (Founder, LXME) and Laxmi Iyer (CEO, Investment Advisory Biz, Kotak Investment Advisors). It aims to empower women to take charge of their financial future.

    To get your mutual funds queries simplified by our experts, viewers can give a missed call on the channel’s dedicated line – 9136934064 or call 022-67549346 / 022-67549347. Additionally, viewers can also submit their questions on ET Now Swadesh’s social media platforms -Twitter, Facebook and Instagram through the course of the Conclave.

  • ET Now and ET Now Swadesh unveil budget day programming

    ET Now and ET Now Swadesh unveil budget day programming

    Mumbai: ET Now and ET Now Swadesh have announced exclusive budget-day programming under the theme ‘Mission Growth: Budget 2022.’ The curated lineup of shows will commence from 7 a.m on 1 February.

    The channel will leverage technology and AR graphics to present a simplified budget analysis. The live coverage will commence with the finance minister’s speech followed by an in-depth analysis of budget 2022-23 by ET Now and ET Now Swadesh managing editor Nikunj Dalmia.

    This will be followed by an exclusive segment with Indian economist, journalist and columnist Swaminathan Aiyar. A panel of experts including HDFC Life MD and CEO, DLF whole-time director and CEO Ashok Tyagi, M&M executive director (auto and farm sectors) Rajesh Jejurikar, Fortis Healthcare MD and CEO Ashutosh Raghuvanshi, SBI former chairman Rajnish Kumar will analyse the budget.  

    A panel featuring HDFC Asset Management Company ED and CIO Prashant Jain, market veterans Madhusudan Kela and Shankar Sharma, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC MD and CEO A Balasubramanian, ICICI Prudential AMC ED and CIO S Naren will offer insights on post-budget investment strategy and wealth creation.  

    ET Now consulting editor Mythili Bhusnurmath will present a segment on the story behind the budget numbers and will help viewers understand the budget undertone. An expert team from Deloitte India will share their top takes from the budget.

    The two channels are also running a slew of digital and on-air short format video content that will simplify the union budget. A segment called ‘Aasaan Bhaasha Me’ will help viewers get a better sense of this year’s budget and round up all budget-related highlights.

    “Jayant Sir Ki Class” a show featuring former minister of state for finance Jayant Sinha will explain concepts, terms, and de-jargonise the budget. The show will air on the channels as well as social media platforms.  

    The channels have also announced an on-air contest “Budget Master” starting on 1 February where participants can enter the contest by watching the channels and answering questions asked every hour between 9 a.m and 2 p.m. “Five winners will be selected and gratified with an iPhone,” said the channel in a statement.

  • Absence of TRPs has not impacted legacy media brands much: M K Anand

    Absence of TRPs has not impacted legacy media brands much: M K Anand

    Mumbai: Times Network did not follow the playbook when they launched the Hindi news channel Times Now Navbharat HD in August. The Hindi news genre is saturated with many channels but Times Network entered the HD space where the only incumbent was Aaj Tak HD, said Times Network MD and CEO M K Anand.

    “When we launched our channel in the HD news space, the only other channel was Aaj Tak HD which is a great comparison set to have,” said MK Anand at an event on Tuesday. “The opportunity to come top-down in the Hindi news category helped us to focus on the brand first and then go to the mass audience.”

    The broadcaster is planning to launch Times Now Navbharat SD channel on 1 January 2022 four months after the launch of the HD channel. The launch coincides with the upcoming UP Assembly elections 2022. About two months of additional revenue is generated by news broadcasters during an election year.

    “The cost of marketing and distribution is much cheaper during the elections and will help our SD channel achieve mass reach in a short period,” said Anand.

    Elaborating on the performance of the newly launched Times Now Navbharat HD, he said, “The channel has garnered 100+ million video views per month on its digital content. Our ad volumes are already at 55-60 per cent of Aaj Tak HD while maintaining the same ad rates. Maintaining the same ad rates has been very limiting for the ad sales team but they have still been able to reach such high ad volumes which is remarkable.”

    The network also launched Hindi business news channel ET Now Swadesh in August. While there have been no business news channel launches in several years in the language space, Anand stated that there was a huge gap for such content in the Hindi-speaking market.

    “After demonetisation and interest rates coming down, people began participating in mutual funds and financial markets. This has become a necessity if they want to beat inflation. Foreign institutional investors, sophisticated retail investors, and corporates are taking advantage of the great growth that the Indian stock market is seeing currently. But ordinary Indians are not. That’s why we launched ET Now Swadesh with the proposition ‘India is rising, come rise with us,” he said.

    Times Network MD and CEO also talked about how 60-70 per cent of the year’s revenue is coming from pre-booking anchor sponsors. “If we pushed our sales team for higher revenues then there is no chance of maintaining our ad rates and that would destroy the brand and the category competitors. Our rates are in proportion to where we stand compared to our competitors” he added.

    Anand observed that the absence of TRPs for the news genre has not affected legacy media brands as much as news channels without strong brand recognition. “This genre is bought on the basis of effective rate (ER) and not cost-per-rating-point (CPRP). The absence of ratings hurts broadcasters as they are not able to design their product, FPC, etc in the absence of data as to what is working and how they are performing vis-à-vis others in the genre.”

    The Broadcast Audience Research Council (Barc) India had suspended the Television Ratings Points (TRPs) for the news genre in October last year.

    The network is planning to distribute Times Now Navbharat on the free DTH platform DD Free Dish as and when MPEG slots become available. “We will bid for the MPEG slots if they become available,” noted Anand.  

    “At the Times group, we are obsessed with brand development. As you can see from the array of iconic brands that we have created over the years such as TOI, ET, TN, Femina, Filmfare, etc,” said Anand. “In our checklist of people, content, distribution, marketing and sales, we have been ultra-focussed on the brand right from day one.”

  • ET Now, ET Now Swadesh announce special programming for Diwali

    ET Now, ET Now Swadesh announce special programming for Diwali

    Mumbai: Business channels ET Now and ET Now Swadesh have unveiled an exclusive programming lineup for 2, 3, and 4 November on the theme ‘naya saal, nayi shuruat.’

    The two channels have announced a three-day special programming that will feature interactive and engaging content that celebrates India’s diverse business communities and brings dedicated expert advice on stocks, markets, wealth creation ideas, investment insights and more.

    “Diwali Mela” features eminent industry voices including Hiranandani Group of Companies managing director Niranjan Hiranandani; Popley Group director Rajiv Popley; Ikea India chief commercial officer Kavitha Rao, and Big Bazar CEO Kamaldeep Singh, amongst others who will share the most updated information on market trends during Diwali season. The show will air on 2 November starting at 5:30 p.m.

    “The Money Show Special” is a personal finance show on ET Now featuring market experts including Kotak AMC MD Nilesh Shah and Feroze Azeez, helps viewers to plan their savings and spending during the Diwali. It will air on 2 and 3 November at 2, 3, and 7 p.m.

    “Diwali Laxmi” is a special show that will air on both channels on 3 and 5 November. This show will host a mix of mythologists, tarot card readers, numerologists and best of the market experts and answer viewers’ questions on business, money, life and share market.

    “Dhamaka Duo” is a show that will air on both channels on 4 November starting at 9 p.m. It will showcase a candid interaction between investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor.

    “Muharat Day” is a one hour special program that will air on 4 November from 6 p.m onwards. The show will air on both channels and will bring a special coverage of the live trading session.

    The channels have also curated special features including “StartUp Central Special” and “Brand Equity Diwali Special” on ET Now, “Kuch Meetha Ho Jaaye” and “Commodity Dhanteras Special” on ET Now Swadesh.

    On 2 and 3 November, ET Now Swadesh has launched an on-air contest ‘Diwali Dhamaka’ where the channel will post one question related to stocks and markets every hour between 8 a.m and 4 p.m.  Participants can enter the contest by selecting the right answer and sharing it via SMS to the number flashing on their screens. Five participants with the maximum correct answers through the day, will win digital gold worth Rs 5000 and one bumper winner of the day will be offered an opportunity to get portfolio management advice from market expert Nilesh Shah, said the channels in a statement.

  • Times Network partners with Yupp TV, expands global presence of Hindi channels

    Times Network partners with Yupp TV, expands global presence of Hindi channels

    Mumbai: Times Network on Tuesday announced its partnership with Yupp TV. 

    As a part of the association, the broadcast network is set to launch its Hindi channels Times Now Navbharat and ET Now Swadesh in the US, Canada and key international markets.

    “We are thrilled to expand our content portfolio by introducing our recently launched Hindi news channels to our global viewers on Yupp TV,” said Times Network chief operating officer and executive president Jagdish Mulchandani. “Our best-in-class entertainment and English news channels are strongly positioned in over 100+ countries and we are now excited to present compelling news content in Hindi language for viewers across international markets.”

    Yupp TV is one of the world’s largest internet-based TV and on-demand service provider. With 25,000 hours of entertainment content catalogued in its library, it brings a diverse range of South Asian content with more than 250 TV channels, over 5000 films and 100+ TV shows in 14 languages.

    “We have seen a huge scope for Indian television with Hindi language in these markets and Times Network channels will be a great value add for our brand,” said Yupp TV founder and chief executive officer Uday Reddy. “Yupp TV users can now watch their favourite Hindi content globally, giving them more entertainment options to choose from.”

  • ET Now Swadesh will foment new investment revolution in the country: MK Anand

    ET Now Swadesh will foment new investment revolution in the country: MK Anand

    Mumbai: Times Network has launched its Hindi business news channel ET Swadesh on Monday. 

    The channel has unveiled its brand manifesto ‘Badlo Badho Desh Ke Saath’ and a special brand film that captures the brand genesis was released across the network channels and its social media handles.

    The launch event was graced by India’s eminent policymakers and India Inc leaders including union minister for housing and urban affairs and minister of petroleum and natural gas Hardeep Singh Puri; union minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari; union cabinet minister for women and child development Smriti Irani; ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, and Kedia Securities managing director Vijay Kedia among others.  

    To mark the occasion of the launch, Times Network managing director and chief executive officer MK Anand shared a message with viewers on the brand’s social platforms.

    “The sweeping pace of change due to the Covid-19 pandemic in the past one-and-half years, has made it clear that those who do not adapt are bound to fail,” he said. “Despite all the challenges, India’s economy has shown tremendous growth. The stock market is at a new peak and a record number of demat accounts have been opened. India’s performance in the Olympics and Paralympics shows that the winds of change have been strong in the country.”

    “More aware than ever people are aware that traditional methods of investing such as savings accounts and gold won’t be able to fulfil their goals with respect to capital creation and fulfilling their dreams. It is in the spirit of this change, we have launched our new Hindi offering, ET Now Swadesh, to contribute to the financial well-being of every citizen of the country,” Anand further said.

    “We have unwavering faith in the growth story of India and hope to take our ‘Rise with India’ mission to crores of Hindi audience through ET Now Swadesh. With our expertise and the faith of our viewers combined, ET Now Swadesh with its motto ‘Badlo Badho Desh Ke Saath’ will become instrumental in fomenting a new investment revolution in the country,” he concluded.

  • Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman to launch ET Now Swadesh

    Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman to launch ET Now Swadesh

    Mumbai: Times Network’s Hindi business news channel ET Now Swadesh will be inaugurated by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 4 October.

    The channel has unveiled its editorial team and programming line-up ahead of the launch.

    The editorial team of ET Now Swadesh will comprise a team of seasoned financial and business journalists including Mihir Bhatt, Pradeep Pandya, Kavita Thapliyal, and Priyanka Anand, led by Nikunj Dalmia as managing editor. ET Now Swadesh will offer content that empowers, engages, and educates viewers with financial knowledge to weave their growth into India’s success story. The channel leads with a powerful proposition ‘Badho Desh Ke Saath’ and promises to be a catalyst of growth, energising every discerning Indian to rise with India, said the statement.

    The channel will launch a slew of interactive and engaging content that will aid viewers with money-making ideas every five minutes, detailed analysis and perspectives on stocks and commodities, investment opportunities, and personalised portfolio recommendations with insights and guidance from industry stalwarts like Nilesh Shah and Madhu Kela.

    The channels morning time band between 8 a.m and 4 p.m brings nine distinct shows including “Khara Sauda,” “10 Ka Bazaar,” “Your Stocks,” “Commodity Now,” “F&O Junction,” “Midcap Masti,” “Corporate Connections,” “Stocks Fatafat,” and “Closing Sauda,” which will dedicatedly cover business and markets.

    The morning primetime market show “Khara Sauda” beginning at 8 a.m will be hosted by Nikunj Dalmia, Mihir Bhatt, Pradeep Pandya, and Priyanka Anand. The show will offer viewers an in-depth analysis of the current market trends, the latest buzz in dealing rooms, insights on what brokerages are betting on, but also educate them on financial savings and creating long-term wealth and investments. The show will also have AI-dominated actionable ideas for the viewers and will feature the top voices from Dalal Street and India Inc.

    In the evening starting at 8 p.m, the channel will air the show “Swadesh Hour” hosted by Nikunj Dalmia and Kavita Thapliyal. The one-hour special will capture all the key information and news of the day.

    “While the pandemic presented unprecedented challenges worldwide, it has undoubtedly been an agent of radical change, to rethink and reimagine businesses and lives,” said Times Network managing director and chief executive officer MK Anand. “New streams including digital services and payments, financial and investment tools have emerged as the definitive factors that will pave the path to progress.”

    “ET Now Swadesh will pioneer a new revolution of financial empowerment and progress for crores of Hindi speaking viewers,” he added.

    The network will roll out a high decibel marketing campaign in key Hindi speaking markets and will run a month-long promotion across TV, outdoor, print, trade, social media, and leading digital platforms. The network’s outdoor promotion spans over 120 key locations in Delhi and Mumbai. The network is set to splash its print ads across leading Hindi, English, and financial dailies along with a series of trade promotions and engagement. A special brand film capturing the genesis of the channel will be released on the launch day across network channels and social media platforms.