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  • Varun Kohli joins Times Network as chief operating officer for the news broadcasting business

    Varun Kohli joins Times Network as chief operating officer for the news broadcasting business

    Mumbai: Varun Kohli joins the Times Network as chief operating officer for the news broadcasting business. Varun will report to the managing director’s office while working closely with N Subramanian , executive director and Group CEO, Non-Publishing Business, Times Group. A seasoned media professional with around three decades of leadership experience, Varun has had a distinguished and a  long  media career. Varun brings in  rich experience in  P&L and Operations Management of Broadcasting Business to Times Network. Having launched several successful media brands and turning several others into profitable ventures, he is popularly known as the “Turnaround Man”. He is known to be a people’s manager and works on getting the best out of everyone working with him.

    Apart from media, Varun has also straddled through sports management in leadership role. He was instrumental in launching and organizing several successful seasons of Pro Wrestling League and Big Bout Boxing League for his previous employer, iTV Network. Varun has a  solution-based approach and diverse background across legacy brands, challenger brands and start-ups. Varun  also has been credited for transforming several companies by designing a strategic roadmap and detailed benchmarking. His past organizations include iTV Network as a Group CEO and was successfully heading 10 channels along with two publications and digital ventures of the company for over 8 years. He has also worked with Network18, HT Media Ltd, Amar Ujala Prakashan and other top media houses in senior leadership roles in the past. His last assignment was as Director & CEO of Bharat Express.

    Speaking about Varun’s appointment,  Vineet Jain, Managing Director, Times Group, said “We are happy to announce the appointment of  Varun to the leadership team at Times Network as Chief Operating Officer of the News Broadcasting Business. With his deep experience  in the News Broadcasting Business, we expect Varun to  bring in innovative approaches to Revenue Management and News Business Operations and propel Times Network to the next level of growth. We at Times Group welcome Varun to the team and wish him all the best in his  new role”.

    Speaking about this role, Varun said “It is humbling to be a part of a company with such a great legacy having leadership across brands spanning English News, Hindi News and Business News. Looking forward to creating more success stories across brands at Times Network under the able leadership of Vineet Jain”.
     

  • ET NOW Leadership Dialogues 2024 sets the vision for India@2030

    ET NOW Leadership Dialogues 2024 sets the vision for India@2030

    Mumbai: ET NOW, an English business news channel hosted ET NOW Leadership Dialogues 2024 in Mumbai today. Marking the channel’s 15th anniversary, the inaugural edition witnessed leading industry voices, policymakers, and economic experts cover critical aspects of economic policy, financial regulation, and strategic initiatives to steer India’s progress.

    Themed ‘India@2030,’ ET NOW Leadership Dialogues 2024 delved into discussions and deliberations outlining visionary strategies towards India’s transformative journey to a $10 trillion economy, covering critical discussions on the exponential growth in Indian retail investments, surging profitability, and the identification of high-growth opportunities. pioneering funding mechanisms for Viksit Bharat and fortifying the resilience of India’s stock market. The immersive and insightful discussions with distinguished investors and eminent policymakers featured collaborative and thought-provoking sessions covering critical conversation points on the vision for the country, investment strategies and India’s financial markets through technological innovations among others.

    Shaktikanta Das – Governor, Reserve Bank of India delivered the keynote address, followed by a fireside chat on the key strategies for India@2030.

    Delivering the welcome address, Times Group executive director & group CEO (non-publishing) N Subramanian said, “As we celebrate a remarkable milestone of 15 years of ET NOW, we reflect on a journey marked by our unwavering commitment to integrity, innovation, and intelligence. Over the past decade and a half, ET NOW has been at the forefront of championing India’s growth story, empowering millions with financial inclusion and informed decisions and helping them Rise with India. Under visionary leadership and through groundbreaking reforms, we are poised to lead India into an era of remarkable growth and opportunity. I am confident that, today’s discussions with leading industry voices, policymakers, and economic experts at the ET NOW Leadership Dialogues will chart a clear path for India to become a $10 trillion economy by the end of this decade.”

    Delivering a keynote address and participating in a fireside chat, Shaktikanta Das, governor of the Reserve Bank of India, said “From our recent accolade as Risk Manager of the Year 2024 to projecting a robust 7.2 per cent  GDP growth for 2024-25, India’s economic landscape reflects optimism and momentum. Rural demand is resurgent, bolstered by favourable monsoon forecasts, while our external sector remains buoyant, supporting robust service exports. Amidst these successes, we confront persistent challenges, notably in tempering inflation amidst global uncertainties and supply-side pressures. Our strategy remains steadfast: maintaining a delicate balance between growth and inflation, and navigating through a slow but steady moderation of prices. As we reinforce financial stability with prudent policies and a watchful stance, our forex reserves have surged to $655.8 billion, a testament to our resilience and global confidence. Innovation must thrive within regulatory frameworks, akin to driving a Ferrari on public roads. As we advance towards a future-ready economy, the RBI stands resolute in its commitment to fostering growth, ensuring all sectors thrive responsibly under our regulatory stewardship.’”

    State Bank of India chairman Dinesh Khara said, “We anticipate robust growth averaging 15-17 per cent over the next three years, supported by a stable macroeconomic environment and diligent credit oversight. Despite facing liquidity constraints and adapting to evolving investment trends, our priority remains to fortify our liability framework amidst market dynamics. Our strategic emphasis on achieving a 1.10 per cent return on assets (ROA) exemplifies our dedication to sustainable expansion, avoiding immediate equity dilution. With a formidable capital foundation, State Bank of India is strategically positioned to bolster India’s economic revitalization.”

    During the fireside chat, National Stock Exchange (NSE)  MD & CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan spoke, “Over the past 30 years, Indian stock markets, led by National Stock Exchange, have surged from a modest Rs 4 lakh crore market capitalization in 1994 to an astonishing Rs 430 lakh crore today, transforming India into a capital-rich nation with 20 per cent of households participating in equity markets. This widespread trust in Indian entrepreneurs defies conventional economic theories. As the fourth-largest market by cap, India’s growth is a testament to its economic confidence, driven by technology and innovation. India emerges not just as an investment destination but as a global asset class, attracting international interest. NSE stands as a profitable entity and a guardian of regulatory integrity, ensuring India’s wealth creation journey remains resilient and inclusive.”

  • Times Group enters new age sports – Pickleball

    Times Group enters new age sports – Pickleball

    Mumbai: Pickleball, which is billed as the fastest growing modern sport, will soon have a new superstar league- the Pickleball World Series. The Times Group –the news and entertainment leader in India — is partnering with Pickleball Asia to start this exciting new series on a global stage. The Pickleball World Series will start in the United States and travel across different continents with six major events in a year.  

    Pickleball –which has become a world-wide sensation in a very short period of time— is a fusion of tennis, table tennis and badminton. Its accessible gameplay has attracted enthusiasts of all age groups across the globe as well as sports stars and celebrities including champions from these three racquet sports,

    While there are several existing competitions and leagues in the US, the Pickleball World Series will be the first tournament with global ambitions and will also have a significantly enhanced entertainment quotient. In the first year, the Pickleball World Series will comprise of 64 players in the individual format and six teams comprising four players each, from the US and the rest of the world, including India – which is the rising hotspot for Pickleball.

    Times Group managing director Vineet Jain states: “Pickleball is gaining ground as the game for urban sports enthusiasts. Times Group is known for its innovation and ability to be ahead of the curve in every one of its initiatives and we hope that this effort to take the fastest growing modern sport to the next level will inspire its exponential growth all over the world including in India. I personally believe that in five to seven years, Pickleball will overtake Tennis in terms of participation.”

    Times Group CEO, New Media and Investments, N Subramanian added, “Rapidly accelerating participation and increasing fandom is driving the popularity of many innovative sports globally. That is the opportunity we spotted in Pickleball, an exciting sport that is being enjoyed by millions the world over. Powered by passion and fueled by competition, this fun and immersive sport has won over the hearts of Gen Z and Millennials, making it a natural choice for our partnership and an important addition to our portfolio of strong brands. The Pickleball World Series, our marquee event, will provide a unique platform to bring out the best in players and teams, for fans to enjoy and support their favourites, and for brands to engage and interact with these audiences.”

    Pickleball Asia Pranav Kohli  said, “The Pickleball player community is now 60 million strong worldwide and is growing steadily. We could not have found a better partner, anchor and investor than the Times Group –which brings us many positives that will swiftly move the needle of growth. That is a big gain for the sport and the Series.”

    Outlining details, he said, “Pickleball World Series will embody the spirit of the Pickleball community and aim to provide action-packed competition along with scintillating entertainment built around the game. Starting in the US, the Pickleball World Series will travel across different continents with six major events. The Series will be supported by Pickleball World Rankings, a one-of-a-kind ranking system that allows players to accumulate points and qualify for the Pickleball World Series. We expect this will enable Pickleball stars to rise from different corners of the world and not just from the US.”