It will focus on India, China, Russia and Brazil, the four emerging countries that will shape the future of the global economy. Awakening Giants will air every Saturday from 25 September at 5 pm with repeats on Sundays at 6 pm

The series will be sponsored by Samsung Electronics. In the India episode on 2 October, the show will focus on the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for Indians.

Indian companies have emerged as the leaders in outsourcing and growing IT superpowers. And India is beginning to crack its doors open to foreign investment. India has no shortage of entrepreneurs and highly-educated workers and India's giant conglomerates continue to grow. To move ahead now, the new government will have to bring along the millions of poor across the country.