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is in talks with a couple of international broadcasters and financial
investors for the business news channel venture, say sources.
Many
foreign broadcasters are eyeing India as an important destination
in their expansion plan. Disney's 24-hour news channel ABC News
Now has expressed plans to enter India.
UTV
CEO Ronnie Screwvala was not available for comment.
UTV
has already announced plans to launch a slew of eight to 10 channels,
including in the niche and variety special genre. Bindass is a 50:50
joint venture with Malaysia-based Astro.
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