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  • Zee Business celebrates Muhurat Trading 2025 with special festive shows

    Zee Business celebrates Muhurat Trading 2025 with special festive shows

    MUMBAI: As Diwali lights up India with hope and new beginnings, Zee Business is set to present a grand special show series on Muhurat Trading 2025. The sacred hour, which ushers in Samvat 2082, blends faith and finance as investors across the country trade for prosperity.

    This year, Zee Business marks a major milestone. The channel’s long-standing advocacy for moving the Muhurat Trading session to the afternoon has been recognised by stock exchanges, with the new trading window now set from 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm. The revised timing enables investors to participate in the auspicious market hour while celebrating Lakshmi Puja with their families, reflecting Zee Business’s commitment to inclusivity and investor convenience.

    To commemorate this moment, Zee Business has curated a special programming lineup featuring ‘Gullakh mein lakshmi shubh mangal nivesh’ and ‘Economy dumdar, Diwali shandaar’, along with a Muhurat Trading Special airing live on Tuesday, October 21, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The broadcast will include festive visuals, expert insights, and live coverage from trading floors, capturing the spirit of the markets on Diwali day.

    Esteemed market leaders including Nilesh Shah, Ramdeo Agrawal, Sunil Singhania, Madhu Kela, Manish Chokhani, Sameer Arora, Ridham Desai, Vijay Kedia, Mihir Vora, Ashish Somaiya, A. Bala, and Vikram Kotak will join the celebrations to decode investment themes and growth opportunities for Samvat 2082.

    Zee Business managing editor Anil Singhvi said, “Muhurat Trading is a moment when every trade carries a prayer and every investor embraces hope. By advocating for the timing shift, Zee Business has ensured that this celebration of prosperity becomes accessible to everyone, blending tradition with modern convenience and reinforcing investor trust.”

    Echoing his sentiment, Zee Media Corporation Limited CEO Karan Abhishek Singh added, “This auspicious session represents both new beginnings and informed decision-making. By supporting the revised timing, we’re helping investors participate meaningfully in the markets while preserving Diwali’s festive spirit.”

     

  • ET NOW rings in Diwali with Muhurat Trading 2025

    ET NOW rings in Diwali with Muhurat Trading 2025

    MUMBAI: Diwali’s sparkle is set to dazzle dalal street as ET NOW and ET NOW Swadesh gear up to present Muhurat Trading 2025 – Samvat 2082: The Auspicious Beginning.

    On Tuesday, 21 October, India’s leading English and Hindi business news channels will go live from 1 pm to 3 pm, capturing the most symbolic hour of the year for investors, the sacred trading window that marks the start of the new Samvat year.

    Blending festive spirit with financial foresight, Muhurat Trading 2025 celebrates the confluence of faith, finance, and fortune, invoking the blessings of Lakshmi for wealth, Saraswati for wisdom, and Durga for determination, the perfect trio for a prosperous portfolio.

    ET NOW’s special programming will bring together market stalwarts including Nilesh Shah (Envision Capital), Sunil Singhania (Abakkus Asset Manager LLP) and investor extraordinaire Vijay Kedia for an exclusive roundtable packed with market mantras, trend-spotting, and investment insights.

    The grand broadcast marks the finale of ET NOW’s festive lineup Samvat 2082: Save, Invest, Prosper, which has been running all week with investor-focused shows such as Invest Gurus, Consumption Pulse, Deal or No Deal, and Funtastic Managers. Adding some sparkle to the weekend is Ultimate Snakes and Ladders on 17 October, charting the highs and lows of the market through the year.

    Meanwhile, ET NOW Swadesh continues to guide Hindi-speaking investors through its Samvat 2082: Savings Se Samriddhi series, a bouquet of shows that decode everything from SIPs to silver, featuring Rocket Shares, Corporate Connections, Diwali Special, and Personal Finance Special: Is Diwali Samriddhi ki SIP.

    As the markets light up and bells of prosperity ring, ET NOW and ET NOW Swadesh invite viewers to celebrate Diwali with wisdom, wealth, and the promise of a brighter financial year ahead. Because this Samvat, it’s not just about making money, it’s about making it meaningful.

     

  • ET NOW lights up Diwali with mega market specials

    ET NOW lights up Diwali with mega market specials

    MUMBAI: This Diwali, ET NOW is making markets sparkle! India’s leading English business news channel has launched its Mega Diwali programming special, “Samvat 2082: Save, Invest, Prosper”, bringing investors closer to the festive action while decoding the country’s economic pulse.

    Presented by SBI Bank and co-powered by SBI Life Insurance and Polycab, the week-long coverage runs until 20 October and culminates in the Grand Muhurat Trading special on 21 October. With GST rate cuts and policy reforms shaping the economic backdrop, ET NOW aims to empower viewers with insights into investment strategies, consumption trends, and market opportunities.

    Highlights include Investment Gurus, featuring experts like Ramesh Damani, Rajeev Thakkar, Atul Suri, and others, who decode their outlooks for Samvat 2082. Consumption Pulse explores festive spending across automobiles, FMCG, retail, jewellery, and real estate, with insights from industry leaders including Harsh Mariwala and Santosh Iyer.

    Live interaction formats like deal or no deal answer viewers’ stock queries, while Fund’tastic Managers presents strategies from top mutual fund leaders such as Radhika Gupta and Prashant Jain. Commodity trends are tracked in Commodity Central, and investment opportunities are identified in Cracker Stocks, ranging from “Safe sparklers” to “High-risk rockets.”

    Primetime specials include ET NOW Realty Reckoner on 15 October, deep-diving into real estate across metros and emerging cities, and The Ultimate Snakes & Ladders on 17 October, reflecting India’s market highs and lows. The grand finale on 21 October features Muhurat Trading, with market stalwarts Vijay Kedia, Nilesh Shah, and Sunil Singhania leading live coverage and sharing wealth insights.

    With this festive line-up, ET NOW is combining expert analysis, interactive shows, and cultural relevance to help viewers navigate Samvat 2082 with confidence, ensuring Diwali celebrations are as bright financially as they are culturally.
     

  • ET Now Swadesh marks 4 years of trust with ‘Swadesh ke 4 Saal’ special

    ET Now Swadesh marks 4 years of trust with ‘Swadesh ke 4 Saal’ special

    MUMBAI: ET Now Swadesh, India’s fastest-growing Hindi business news channel, is turning four this October, marking the milestone with a day-long programming special themed ‘Swadesh Ke 4 Saal, Bharosa Beshumaar.’

    Since its launch in 2021, ET Now Swadesh has carved out a reputation as the country’s trusted guide for investors, empowering viewers with clear, credible, and actionable insights on markets, mutual funds, and wealth creation. Its mission: linking individual prosperity with India’s financial growth story.

    The anniversary special on 3 October packs in marquee segments featuring India’s sharpest financial minds, from Nilesh Shah (Kotak MF), Radhika Gupta (Edelweiss MF) and Devina Mehra (First Global) to market leaders like Ashish Kumar Chauhan (NSE) and Sundararaman Ramamurthy (BSE). The lineup spans investment strategies, SIP fundamentals, and exclusive conversations with CEOs and fund managers.

    Congratulating the channel, The Times Group MD Vineet Jain said, “In just four years, ET Now Swadesh has helped shape India’s culture of investment, with demat accounts surging from 7 crore to 25 crore since 2020. The channel continues to be a trusted partner in every Indian household’s financial journey.”

    From demystifying the stock market to fostering financial literacy, ET Now Swadesh has consistently positioned itself as more than just a news channel but a driver of financial empowerment.

    As it steps into its fifth year, the channel aims to deepen financial inclusion and deliver sharper insights for India’s growing pool of retail investors. After all, as ET Now Swadesh itself says, “सटीक और निष्पक्ष निवेश सलाह.”

     

  • Mutual fund bigwigs to chart India’s $1 trillion AUM journey at Moneycontrol summit

    Mutual fund bigwigs to chart India’s $1 trillion AUM journey at Moneycontrol summit

    MUMBAI: For India’s booming mutual fund sector, the trillion-dollar mark is no longer a distant pipe dream—it’s a target with a ticking clock. On 23 June 2025, Mumbai will host the fourth edition of the Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit, themed ‘The Trillion Dollar Dream’, aiming to unpack the roadmap to reach $1 trillion in Assets Under Management (AUM) by 2030.

    The summit, presented by HDFC Mutual Fund and powered by Axis Mutual Fund, will bring together a high-powered roster of financial minds, market regulators, and investment strategists. The agenda: laying down actionable insights to accelerate investment growth, widen retail participation, and future-proof India’s fund ecosystem.

    The speaker lineup reads like the Who’s Who of the Indian financial galaxy. From SEBI whole time member Amarjeet Singh to top AMC heads including Navneet Munot (HDFC AMC), Nilesh Shah (Kotak Mahindra AMC), and Radhika Gupta (Edelweiss Mutual Fund), the event promises both brain and brawn. Other stalwarts include Vishal Jain (Zerodha Fund House), Niket Shah (Motilal Oswal AMC), Kalpen Parekh (DSP), and Rahul Singh (Tata Mutual Fund), among others.

    “The mutual fund industry is at the heart of India’s retail investor boom and we are delighted to be hosting the fourth edition of the Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit”, said Moneycontrol managing editor and Network18 chief AI officer – editorial operations Nalin Mehta. “Our theme of ‘The Trillion Dollar Dream’ this year captures myriad aspects of India’s incredible journey, from expanding financial inclusion to the fast-changing demographic of the country’s retail investor base”.

    The summit will feature a mix of panel discussions and standalone sessions. Topics on the docket range from regulatory frameworks and digital democratisation to the changing behaviour of young investors and the evolving role of AI in personal finance management.

    The annual summit has become a marquee event in India’s financial calendar, offering not just macroeconomic perspectives but also granular playbooks for AMCs, distributors, and policy stakeholders. The 2025 edition is expected to underscore how collaboration across regulation, distribution, and innovation is key to India’s financial future.

    The live event will stream on Moneycontrol.com at 5:00 pm IST on 23 June. For more details, visit: https://www.moneycontrol.com/msite/mutual-fund-summit-2025

  • ET NOW launches ‘Tracking Trends with Nikunj Dalmia’

    ET NOW launches ‘Tracking Trends with Nikunj Dalmia’

    Mumbai: ET NOW, India’s leading English Business News channel, announces the launch of its new show, ‘Tracking Trends with Nikunj Dalmia’. Offering viewers a comprehensive perspective on dynamic market trends and developments in the ever-evolving financial landscape, the show will air on ET NOW every Monday to Friday at 2 pm.

    Presented by India’s ET NOW and ET NOW Swadesh managing editor and business anchor Nikunj Dalmia, the show focuses on uncovering the most influential trends shaping the world of investments. Leveraging Nikunj’s extensive experience and profound knowledge of financial markets, businesses, and macro-economic trends, the show aims to empower viewers with expert analysis, invaluable insights, and financial wisdom, guiding them in weaving their growth into India’s success story.

    Enriching the discussion with diverse perspectives, the show features renowned market voices including Enam Group chairman Vallabh Bhanshali,  Envision Capital MD & CEO Nilesh Shah, technical expert & chartist Kunal Bothra, IIFL Securities director Sanjiv Bhasin and Complete Circle Stellar Wealth PMS equity advisor Gautam Baid amongst others, providing a well-rounded, informative, and engaging exploration of the featured and emerging trends.

    Talking about the show, Dalmia said, “True to our motto, Rise With India, ET NOW has opened opportunities and possibilities for every discerning Indian to be a part of the country’s growth story. Furthering this mission, our latest show aims to empower viewers with a deeper understanding of the market dynamics and emerging trends.  I am confident that the expert analysis combined with the show’s interactive format will provide our viewers with a strategic edge in the dynamic world of investments.” 

  • Business Today TV to take up Diwali Muhurat Trading

    Business Today TV to take up Diwali Muhurat Trading

    Mumbai: Business Today TV will go live with Muhurat Trading on Diwali, 24 October, ushering in Vikram Samvat 2079, marking yet another significant moment for the India Today Group.

    The channel’s YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn websites, as well as the recently updated www.bttv.in portal, will all offer access to the live simulcast. With this broadcast, Business Today TV takes a big step toward providing the young, active internet generation with equity market information and guidance that is far superior to what is now available.

    At 6pm on Diwali, the live 90-minute broadcast of the lucky Muhurat Trading starts. India Today Group global business editor Udayan Mukherjee who is a seasoned markets anchor, would be in charge of the program. Siddharth Zarabi and Aabha Bakaya, two additional television veterans, will also return to markets and serve as the session’s anchors.

    Complementing this power trio are some of the biggest names in equity market analysis – First Global chairperson & managing director Devina Mehra, MK Ventures founder Madhusudan Kela, Envision Capital managing director & CEO and Kotak Mahindra AMC managing director Nilesh Shah, IIFL Securities director Sanjiv Bhasin, and Nirmal Bang Institutional Equities CEO Rahul Arora.

    The high-powered panel is just a taste of what investors and traders can expect from Business Today TV in the future.

  • dentsu X retains the media mandate for AMFI

    dentsu X retains the media mandate for AMFI

    NEW DELHI: dentsu X India has retained the media mandate for the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). The agency won the account following a multi-agency pitch. For the record, dentsu X was also the incumbent, having handled the brand since 2016. The other agencies contending for the business were Mindshare, Madison and Initiative.

    AMFI chairman Nilesh Shah said, “We are pleased to renew our relationship with dentsu X. The agency has shown an in-depth understanding of the category and consumer. It appreciates both – the consumer motivations as well as the client’s perspectives, to deploy investments designed to deliver on our business objectives. dentsu X, in effect, has been an integral partner and not just an agency.”

    “Delighted that we are continuing our partnership with dentsu X. The team here has always exceeded expectations. It understands the eco-system and deploys platform-agnostic solutions and innovations to deliver on business KPIs,” added AMFI chief executive N. S. Venkatesh.

    dentsu X India CEO Divya Karani said, “This is a resounding validation of dentsu X’s work in building the business, driving sustainable value year-on-year and the close teaming with all our AMFI members. This decisive mandate is right by both, dentsu X and AMFI.”  

    It is pertinent to note here that dentsu X India has been managing the media mandate for AMFI since the launch of the ‘Mutual Funds Sahi Hai’ campaign in 2016. From there on, the mutual fund industry has grown manifold. Additionally, dentsu X’s ‘experience beyond exposure’ approach and innovations have been recognised and acknowledged by the industry through multiple awards such as DIGIXX, Digiplus, e4m Play Awards, SCREENXX, SAMMIE and Foxglove. AMFI has also been awarded a special citation by Marquees for ‘Breathing a new life into a category’. 

  • AMFI ropes in Sachin Tendulkar, M S Dhoni for ‘Mutual Funds Sahi Hai’ campaign

    AMFI ropes in Sachin Tendulkar, M S Dhoni for ‘Mutual Funds Sahi Hai’ campaign

    MUMBAI: AMFI, on Wednesday, announced that it had roped in cricketing idols, Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni for their newly launched a campaign 'Mutual Funds Sahi Hai', in order to create awareness about Mutual Funds, as the preferred investment option.

    Speaking on the same, AMFI chairman Nilesh Shah said: ''Sachin Tendulkar and  MS Dhoni evoke unstinted trust and high dependability, and their longer-term orientation in their respective cricketing careers have been akin to retail investors having equally longer-term approach towards investment. Longer-term approach be it, in cricketing career or in Mutual Fund investments can deliver rich dividends be it for cricketers or investors, alike."

    AMFI chief executive N S Venkatesh further added: "After three years of Mutual Funds Sahi Hai campaign, we at AMFI felt that the time is right to take the conversation with the retail investors across the country to the next level, by engaging the cricketing icons.”

    “On behalf of the Mutual Fund Industry, I thank SEBI for taking a considerate view on allowing the engagement of celebrities, at the Industry level, “says Venkatesh.

    Commenting on the campaign Sachin Tendulkar said: “I am excited to be associated with the Mutual Funds Sahi Hai initiative, through AMFI, to help create awareness about Mutual Funds. Discipline and a longer-term approach is the cornerstone towards achieving success, be it in any sport and likewise in personal investing."

    Mahendra Singh Dhoni said: I take great pride in being associated with the “Mutual Fund Sahi Hai’ campaign. Having a goal-based approach, starting early, staying disciplined and not being fazed by volatility, are the four mantras, I have always followed, be it in my cricketing career or in personal money management."

  • ET NOW & Kotak Mutual Fund embark on the third edition of ‘Kotak SIP Day’

    ET NOW & Kotak Mutual Fund embark on the third edition of ‘Kotak SIP Day’

    Mumbai: ET NOW, India’s leading business news channel, for the third consecutive year associated with Kotak Mutual Fund for the Kotak SIP Day. Earmarked every year as the day to educate investors & commoners on the benefits of investing and growing your wealth with the help of SIPs, the 3rd edition focuses on ‘How to pick the right SIP’.  Held in Mumbai, the mega investor education initiative event was hosted by Nikunj Dalmia, Executive Editor, ET NOW and present on the occasion was Mr. Nilesh Shah, MD, Kotak Mahindra AMC.

    The Kotak SIP Day is a platform to encourage and educate investors and prospective investors alike on the benefits of investing and wealth management whilst maintaining the focus on how to pick the right SIP. This edition while encouraging people to invest in SIPs, also helps them choose the right SIP based on their financial goals and to ensure that their portfolios are balanced.  

    The event saw engaging discussions with influencers, market experts, investors & laymen on investments in SIP, the importance of financial freedom and how citizens should plan their finances. The panelists included Lakshmi Iyer, Chief Investment Officer (Debt) & Head Products, Kotak Mutual Fund, Ashish Modani, Founder SLA Financial Solutions, Hemant Rustagi – CEO, Wiseinvest Advisors, Anshul Saighal, Head-PMS-Kotak AMC amongst others. 

    Speaking on the initiative, MK Anand, CEO & MD, Times Network says, “We are happy to partner with Kotak Mutual Fund for the SIP Day which is in its third consecutive year. SIP, today is a crucial component for people to plan and secure their financial goals. In its third edition, Kotak SIP Day continues to educate Indians to choose the right plans thereby empowering them to build a secured financial future. We hope this initiative encourages more and more people to understand the importance and benefits of investing through SIP.”

    Commenting on the initiative, Nilesh Shah, MD, Kotak Mahindra AMC said, “At Kotak MF we want to popularize SIP day as much as Valentine day. SIP is an optimum solution for creating wealth. We want to ensure that common Indian participate in the growth story of India through SIP.”

    As part of the awareness campaign, two cluster events were executed in Mumbai for focused groups of Swiggy delivery boys and healthcare professionals from Jaslok hospital to convey the benefits and variety of SIPs available in the market. The prime focus of these sessions was to educate the participants to decide on the right SIP that meets their financial objective and assists them in achieving their financial goals. A mass media campaign was activated across TV, print, radio, mobile and social media enabling a wider reach and participation.