MUMBAI: NDTV Profit is launching a new business news programme called World Business, to be hosted by CNN Business News former anchor and editor John Defterious.

Presented by NDTV Profit and UK based Fact Based Communications (FBC), the programme will profile world business leaders and feature in depth analyses of business trends world wide.

The first episode of World Business will be telecast on 3 June at 10 pm with a repeat telecast on 4 June at 8 am.

World Business will be targeted at C-class executives, senior managers, government officials and leading opinion formers in India and globally.

This weekly half-hour business programme will include segments such as Tech Watch, a feature which looks at how companies are utilising technology to maintain competitiveness in today’s day and age. The other unique regular feature will be the segment Business of Sport, profiling the money and business strategies behind sports.

The World Business team comprises business correspondents, reporters and contributors from across Europe, Asia, the US, Middle East and Africa.

NDTV Profit managing editor Vikram Chandra said, "NDTV has always sought to provide quality content programming for its viewers. Bringing one of the most widely watched global business shows on our platform is in keeping with our channel’s commitment to offer more value, in depth analysis and the latest in international business news."