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  • SAP India and TV9 Network team up for Dare To Dream Awards 2022

    SAP India and TV9 Network team up for Dare To Dream Awards 2022

    Mumbai: After receiving a tremendous response, SAP and the TV9 Network are returning with the Dare to Dream Awards to honour the “Pioneers of New India” from domestic businesses in 2021.

    As India celebrates 75 years of independence and plans its next 25-year journey to become a global leader, business pioneers have been and will continue to be the guiding light in realising this ambition. And this year, the Dare to Dream Awards will honour these business titans who are leading India’s charge toward becoming a developed nation by 2047.

    It captures the determined entrepreneurial journey of these outstanding SME entities to embrace a digital-first culture for innovation and growth, allowing India to make giant strides toward becoming a first-world country. 

    Commenting on the awards, SAP Indian Subcontinent president & managing director Kulmeet Bawa said, “SAP’s journey in India has always been aligned with nation-building programmes that have had a significant impact on over 300 million Indians. We have always believed in the combined strength of India’s mid-market and have promoted their development, whether it is serving as a technology partner to develop a workforce of the future, being a trusted advisor to the SME community, or boosting the nation’s innovation ecosystem. This programme aims to recognise and honour all business heroes leading us towards the development of the new India.”

    The awards also aim to honour corporate bravehearts who have persevered in the face of unpredictable, complex, and confusing situations that keep surprising them, particularly at a time when economies throughout the world are experiencing significant headwinds.

    Talking about TV9 Network’s commitment towards the India SME ecosystem, TV9 Network chief growth officer Raktim Das said: “SAP and TV9 Network stay invested in the idea of recognising SMEs to eventually help fully leverage their potential for the India growth story. India has emerged as the only bright spot in an otherwise faltering international economy. And SMEs have a huge role to play in insulating us from global shocks. And that’s why it’s critical to acknowledge our homegrown businesses. The Dare to Dream Awards are a tribute to all those visionary business leaders who have demonstrated innovation and a digital mindset, converting adversity into advantage. And we are happy to continue to be a part of this exciting journey with SAP.”

    SAP Indian Subcontinent Midmarket and Emerging Business vice president Rajeev Singh added, “Indian MSMEs and its business leaders hold power to transform not just India’s economy but also the lives of billions of Indians. They account for 27 per cent of the total contribution to India’s GDP, with considerable headroom for growth. As we celebrate 75 years of India’s independence, we are gearing up for the journey of the next 75 years, which is being shaped by pioneers of the new India.”

    The awards function will be held on 16 November, 2022 in Mumbai. It will be telecast on India’s leading national news channel, TV9 Bharatvarsh, with substantial digital amplification across TV9’s digital platforms.

  • Comscore: India Today Group leads in digital video general news publisher with highest reach

    Comscore: India Today Group leads in digital video general news publisher with highest reach

    MUMBAI : Comscore’s Video Metrix data for August 2022 has reported the list of highest reach amongst general news publishers. India Today Group tops the list with 106 million viewers, followed by Zee Digital (98 million), ABP Network (80 million) and Network 18 (78 million).

    India Today Group’s consistency in covering and broadcasting matters of national and global importance in a rigorous manner backed by a battery of stellar journalists and ground-reporters has earned it its place of pride in the national digital video publishing space.

    According to Comscore, India Today Group has the highest reach amongst the list of streaming video providers in the news and information category, with 106 million viewers, leaving behind Times Internet (82 million), Network 18 (78 million), ABP News @Youtube (76 million) and TV9 Network (71 million).

    The numbers released by Comscore leave behind competitor offerings by a huge margin in the video reach race and once more place the group at the top spot.

  • TV9 Network & AIANA team up to host ‘Pravasi Gujarati Parv 2022’

    TV9 Network & AIANA team up to host ‘Pravasi Gujarati Parv 2022’

    Mumbai: One of the largest NRI organisations in the nation, the Association of Indian Americans in North America (AIANA), and TV9 Network, have teamed up to celebrate the extraordinary international success of the Gujarati diaspora.

    Over 2,500 A-list Gujaratis from throughout India and more than 20 countries will attend the three-day Pravasi Gujarati Parv 2022 starting on 15 October in order to honour the outstanding Gujarati enterprise, culture, and asmita.

    Gujaratis living abroad are returning to Ahmedabad, where a three-day think and fun festival will commemorate their achievements as ambassadors of a new and resurgent India.

    It is a salute to the unstoppable force of Gujaratism and includes multi-media performances, a cultural extravaganza, thought leadership sessions, keynote speeches by politicians, sessions by spiritual gurus, business conferences, and celebrity performances.

    To welcome NRGs, prominent individuals, international Gujarati leaders from many industries, and Gujarati policymakers will be present. The think fest will set a new standard with over 200 important leaders, 80 speakers, 30 mega conclaves and conferences, 30 business tycoons, and multimedia performances with over 50 artists.

    Talking about the initiative, TV9 Network MD and CEO Barun Das said, “Diaspora plays a strategic role in building brand India in the global arena. The Gujarati diaspora has made an enduring impression world over driving thought leadership across domains. TV9’s Pravasi Gujarati Parv is a modest effort to showcase the global Gujarati leadership and celebrate its success. Joining the unique global celebration will be India’s top policy makers, celebrities and business leaders.”

    AIANA, India president Praful Nayak said, “As India is celebrating the 75th year of its independence, it is the most opportune time to showcase and celebrate the contribution of the Gujarati diaspora in building brand India in the global arena. It is our privilege to host global Gujarati leaders across the spectrum and learn from their journey. I am confident that their presence will inspire not only Gujaratis but people from all across the country. We, at AIANA, have been connecting, communicating, and celebrating the Indian diaspora on a global stage since 2002 through various mega events and initiatives.”

    The three-day event will be broadcast live on TV and digital, and it will centre on discussions and debates about how to make the NRI community feel at home to attract more investments; how Gujarati capital is creating global wealth; and how to celebrate Gujaratis in every sector—from sports to business to entertainment—and be the voice of Gujarat on the international stage. It will also give young achievers who are making Gujarat proud a platform to felicitate them. There will also be cultural performances to highlight Gujarati customs.

  • TV9 Network’s Money9 unveils India’s first multilingual personal finance OTT App

    TV9 Network’s Money9 unveils India’s first multilingual personal finance OTT App

    Mumbai: TV9 Network announces the launch of Money9, India’s first multilingual personal finance OTT Channel. A unique proposition, the Money9 OTT App is now live on android and IOS platforms with seven language options Hindi, English, Bangla, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati and Kannada.

    The app is packed with over 19 app-exclusive pioneering daily, weekly and monthly shows arranged in seasons and episodes, aimed at financial wisdom, inclusion, empowerment, and financial freedom.

    Money9 is committed to de-jargonize, decluttering and democratising financial wisdom leading to financial inclusion, wealth creation and financial freedom for the Indian population, especially in the hinterland, hitherto underserviced.

    The Money9 App is loaded with ground-breaking personal finance content while offering a great user experience.

    TV9 Network managing director & CEO, Barun Das, said, “The Money9 App aims to fill a huge gap in the Indian consumer market by offering an unrivalled product that truly makes a positive difference to the lives of 130 crore citizens of this country.”

    “More people (as a matter of fact everyone) are interested to know how to make their money better than they are interested in news. Personal finance proposition in regional languages – covering all aspects of saving, investment and financial planning – aimed at aiding financial freedom up to the grassroots level is a billion-dollar proposition. Money9 has been a long-cherished dream for me. I am delighted to see the dream turning into reality,” Das added.

    Talking about the launch Money9 editor Anshuman Tiwari said, “Money9 App offers unique shows for the entire gamut of personal finance categories i.e. Savings, Insurance, Loans, Gold, Property, Mutual Funds, Stocks, Spending, Fintech, Crypto and Policy analysis in short videos, audio formats, including comics and stories from history.”

    “Its uniqueness lies in the idea, the format and the treatment made richer by the availability in seven languages and more in the pipeline via text, video and audio,” Tiwari observed.  

    TV9 chief growth officer Raktim Das, said, “The Money9 videos have already made a mark with their simple, candid and empowering content across seven languages. The content has grossed over 1 billion views in the last six months, across platforms and growing. Apart from exclusive content the Money9 App has a studded library of 5,000 evergreen videos and podcasts for repeated viewing.”

    The Money9 App aims to empower its audience with innovative and interactive content lineup. Notable shows currently on air include Money Central, MoneyTime, Chain Ki Saans, Jagte Raho, Assi Nabbe Poore Sau, Formula Guru, Makan Dukan, Bura Na Mano Tax Hai, Kharch Bahadur, Finomoney, Insurance Central, Gold Central, Stocks Central, Mutual Fund Central, Companynama, Economicom, MoneyComic and Kisson Ke Sikke.

  • CM Bhupesh Baghel to launch TV9 Chhattisgarh digital channel on 16 July

    CM Bhupesh Baghel to launch TV9 Chhattisgarh digital channel on 16 July

    Mumbai: TV9 Network will launch its digital channel TV9 Chhattisgarh on 16 July in the presence of dignitaries including chief minister of Chhattisgarh Bhupesh Baghel and eminent personalities of the state.

    The news broadcast network has plans to launch digital channels in key Hindi-speaking markets including Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.

    The influencers attending the event will speak about the themes concerning the growth and welfare of the state and the issues that will be the deciding factors in the upcoming state elections.

    TV9 Network recently launched its digital channel TV9 Uttar Pradesh.

    TV9 Network chief growth officer Raktim Das, said, “Regional and hyper local content in Indian languages will drive the future of digital media consumption. The decision to expand deeper and wider into Hindi speaking markets is motivated by the purpose-driven goal of bridging the access gap to news and thus enabling citizens to make informed opinions and choices & ultimately feel more empowered.”

    The media consumption habit of consumers in Hindi-speaking markets is evolving rapidly, with trends largely aligned with any major metro. Increased adoption of digital platforms, including digital news and entertainment platforms such as social media, aided by low bandwidth costs and cheaper, more powerful mobile devices, are factors fuelling this evolution.

    As per the channel, the network’s digital assets on YouTube record 1.1 billion monthly views.

  • Associated Broadcasting Company approves appointment of Barun Das as MD & CEO of TV9 Network

    Associated Broadcasting Company approves appointment of Barun Das as MD & CEO of TV9 Network

    Mumbai: The board of directors of Associated Broadcasting Company (ABCPL) has approved the appointment of Barun Das as managing director & CEO of TV9 Network with effect from 22 June.

    Das has been associated with TV9 Network since August 2019 and is currently serving as its CEO. Under his leadership, TV9 Network has achieved the distinction to become the undisputed number one news network in the country.

    He is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kolkata and the London School of Economics (LSE). His last corporate assignment was as the CEO of Zee Media Limited where he worked for over five years.

    ABCPL has also approved the appointment of veteran journalist Hemant Sharma, as whole time director on the Board.

    Hemant Sharma, Ph.D. from BHU, who has been associated with TV9 Network since early 2019, will continue to supervise the editorial affairs of TV9 Bharatvarsh.

    Sharma is an award-winning journalist, author and academician. He has earlier worked in leadership roles across major print and television news brands including Jansatta, Hindustan, and India TV, among others. He also serves as Visiting Professor at Banaras Hindu University (BHU).

    These appointments are subject to AGM and other statutory clearances.

  • TV9 Network bags 46 awards at NT Summit 2022

    TV9 Network bags 46 awards at NT Summit 2022

    Mumbai: TV9 Network has bagged 46 awards at the News Television (NT) Summit & Awards held recently in New Delhi.

    This year’s awards felicitated work of Indian News Channels across English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bangla, Gujarati, and Kannada languages amongst others. Each language had five categories including ‘Programming Awards’, ‘Personality Awards’, ‘Promo Design and Packaging Awards’, ‘Sales and Marketing Awards’ and ‘Special Awards’.

    “NT Awards further reinforces the supremacy of TV9 network channels which stand head and shoulder above any other news network, as per BARC ratings,” said TV9 Network CEO Barun Das. “We thank Indiantelevision.com and the esteemed jury for these awards. We will stay committed to our viewers. Well done Team TV9 and congratulations.”

    The details of the Awards are as below:

    TV9 Bharatvarsh:

    Cameraman – Virendra Maurya
    News Producer/ Executive Producer – Ravi Shukla
    Promo Show Packaging – Bihar Counting
    Brand Partnership on news television – Gulf Supreme Tractorotsav
    Ground or Virtual event initiative – Super Mechanic Contest
    Social Contribution by a News Network – Suraksha Bandhan with Gulf Oil

    TV9 Marathi:

    TV News Presenter Female – Nikhila Mhatre
    Current Affairs Special – 8 pm special report
    Best News Debate Show – Akhaada
    Promo Campaign by a News Channel – TV9 Marathi Promo Campaign
    Promo for a Channel – TV9 Marathi Promo Campaign
    Best marketing initiative from a news channel – TV9 Marathi Brand Campaign
    Brand Partnership on news television – Bappa Morya

    TV9 Bangla:

    Cameraman – Biswarup Nath
    TV News Presenter Female – Rumela Chakraborty
    young TV Journalist – Suman Mahapatra
    Current Affairs Special – TV9 Bangla What Bengal Thinks Today Program
    Daily News Bulletin – TV9 Bangla Apnar Khobor Daily News Bulletin
    News Documentary – Limited episodes – TV9 Bangla Yasher Grashe News Series Program
    Best Use of Graphics by a News Channel – TV9 Bangla Best Use of Graphics
    Channel Packaging – TV9 Bangla Channel Packaging
    Promo Campaign by a News Channel – TV9 Bangla Promo – Covid Vaccine
    Promo for a Channel – TV9 Bangla Promo Name Covid Vaccine
    Promo Show Packaging – TV9 Bangla Promo Show Packaging
    Best investigation by a news channel – Super Prime Time- Medical Scam
    Best investigation by a news programme – TV9 Bangla Jangal Mahal Kotha- News Series
    Social Contribution by a News Network – TV9 Bangla Program Covid Doctors On Call

    TV9 Telugu:

    Cameraman – Ch.Ranga
    Entertainment News Anchor – Neelima
    News Producer / Executive Producer- Bhanu Kiran nadakuditi
    Prime Time News ANCHOR MALE- Rajinikanth Vellalacheruvu
    Sports News Show Presenter- Purnima Velpula
    TV NEWS PRESENTER FEMALE – Pratyusha
    Best Talk Show – BARABAR
    Daily News Bulletin- Local to Global
    Entertainment News Programme – Entertainment Tonight
    Entertainment Talk Show- Bomma Adhurs
    Best News Debate Show – Big News Big Debate
    News Documentary – Limited episodes – Corona kanneti kathalu – Anthuleni Vyadhalu
    Show on Social/Environment Awareness / Social Development Campaign – Campaign against the Devadasi system
    Best Use of Graphics by a News Channel- Gen Bipin Rawat Chopper Crash
    Promo for a Show- Channel Promo
    Promo Show Packaging- Big News Big Debate
    Set Design – Local to global
    Best marketing initiative from a news channel-7 Reporters 7 News for Hyundai Alcazar
    Best investigation by a news channel – Ravi

  • TV9 Network to organise ‘What India Thinks Today Global Summit’ in New Delhi on 17 June

    TV9 Network to organise ‘What India Thinks Today Global Summit’ in New Delhi on 17 June

    MUMBAI: TV9 Network has announced that it will conduct a two-day event What India Thinks Today Global Summit to be held at the Taj Palace in New Delhi on 17-18 June 2022. The two-day event will dwell on the aspiration that binds 130 crore Indians with Vishwa Guru: How Near, How Far being the theme of the inaugural edition of What India Thinks Today – Global Summit.

    There will be 75 speakers. Home Minister Amit Shah will deliver the summits keynote address on 17 June while defence minister Rajnath Singh will launch the summits proceedings on 18 June.

    The former UK premier David Cameron will speak on the India In The New International Order theme. Former Afghanistan premier Hamid Karzai will address the issue of Terrorism: Enemy of Humanity. Union Cabinet ministers and chief ministers too will address the summit.

    The summit will bring together on the platform international and national speakers from the field of politics, governance, economics, healthcare, culture and sports. It will host 75 star speakers spread over two days covering a variety of themes.

    It will witness policy makers and cabinet ministers while senior chief ministers representing federal India will address the summit.  

    In all 15 union cabinet ministers will share their Vishwa Guru vision for India. The chief ministers drawn from across the length and breadth of India will dwell on the core summit theme.

    Cameron said, I am delighted to be joining you at this first Global Summit hosted by TV9, bringing together some of the brightest minds in India to tackle some of the great challenges & opportunities that the world faces today. I remain incredibly proud of the strong relationship I helped forge between the UK and India while I was Prime Minister. I brought my first ever trade mission to India back in 2010 to help create a truly modern partnership, alive to the possibilities of the worlds oldest democracy and the worlds largest democracy. It is such a pleasure to return more than a decade on to examine with you a very different world we live in today. The challenges may be different, but the strong bonds that bind our countries together endure. There is no shortage of topics to be covered, so I look forward to joining you at this important gathering.

    I am looking forward to participating in the TV9 event and discussing issues of mutual interest between India and Afghanistan, said Karzai.

    TV9 Network CEO Barun Das said, With this summit, we intend to catalyse interesting conversations, discussions and deliberations that hope to show a blueprint of Indias journey to become the leader of the new world. The journey isnt without challenges. But the goal is as sacred as it is ambitious, driven by strong leadership, collective will and commitment of the entire nation. The ultimate aim of this event is to generate ideas and thoughts through free-wheeling discussions to achieve a common objective of India becoming the Vishwa Guru.

  • TV9 Network appoints Deep Upadhyay as interim editor of Hindi & English websites

    TV9 Network appoints Deep Upadhyay as interim editor of Hindi & English websites

    Mumbai: TV9 Network has expanded the role of editor convergence and strategy Deep Upadhyay by appointing him as interim editor of TV9 Hindi and English websites. He will also coordinate with the group’s regional digital assets.

    The company said, “TV9 Group has gained undisputed leadership in the broadcast space. The network has made significant strides in the digital arena as well. TV9 aspires to replicate its stupendous success in broadcast across its digital properties.”

    “The group, accordingly, is effecting certain strategic changes at the leadership level to ensure TV9 digital emerges as a champion as well,” said the statement.

    Deep Upadhyay had joined TV9 Network from News24 where he had a successful stint as managing editor for more than seven years. He is a senior journalist who has worked with various media houses like India TV, Zee News and Dainik Bhaskar.

  • TV9 Network reviews its company policy to extend association with group editor B V Rao

    TV9 Network reviews its company policy to extend association with group editor B V Rao

    Mumbai: TV9 Network is reviewing its company policy to extend its association with its group editor B V Rao. Rao’s contract with the news broadcasting network expires in July.

    “We are reviewing our post-retirement employment engagement policies and are in discussion with Rao on the nature of his continuing association with the group,” said the company’s statement.

    Rao is a veteran journalist with over 35 years of experience. Rao joined TV9 Network in December 2019. Earlier, he was associated with Network18 Group as editor of Firstpost.com. During his career, he has been associated with The Times Group, The Indian Express, Zee News and India Today Group, among others.

    Rao began his career in 1989 at Mid-Day, Delhi. Afterwards, he joined Indian Express as news editor in 1991. He joined Free Press Journal in 1994 where he served as executive editor. Rao has also worked as a news and communication director at Reliance.

    The company also announced that TV9 editor – convergence and strategy Deep Upadhyay will take charge of Hindi (TV9Hindi.com) and English (News9Live.com) websites, as TV9 editor – Hindi Shailesh Chaturvedi moves on.

    Earlier, Upadhyay was associated with News24 where he had served as the managing editor. During his long career, he has worked with prominent media companies like India TV, Zee News and Dainik Bhaskar.