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CNBC-TV 18 launches ‘CNBC-TV 18 Mobile’
MUMBAI: CNBC-TV 18 has introduced CNBC-TV 18 Mobile — a business information service targeted at the common man and the business community.
The service enables mobiles users to obtain and receive all developments in the corporate world as well as the latest updates on the stock markets by sending an SMS to 3636.
While BPL Mobile, Orange, Airtel, MTNL and Reliance support the service in Mumbai, Bharti Cellular, BPL Mobile, Idea Cellular, Hutchison Essar, Spice Communication, Oasis and Escotel carry the service in other states, said an official release.
For stock market updates through mobile phones, CNBC -TV18 Mobile messaging service has entered into a tie-up with moneycontrol.com to offer its users (those who log into moneycontrol.com) a service called Portfolio Tracker which enables mobile users to track up to 30 stocks in ones portfolio in sets of 3, added the release.
Commenting on the launch of CNBC-TV18 Mobile, CNBC-TV18 M vice president B Saikumar said, “The need to be kept informed at all times is what drives the thought behind CNBC-TV18 Mobile. While one can watch the channel at home and in the office where nearly 45% of our viewership comes from out-of-home locations, there is a need for information while constantly on the move. The service is extremely comprehensive, easy-to-use and accessible across all networks in the country. This is only the beginning of the initiative. We’re currently exploring different applications to increase the level of services and thereby reach larger audiences.”
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TV9 to host What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 in Delhi
PM Narendra Modi to keynote two day forum on India and the world
NEW DELHI: TV9 Network is gearing up to host the fourth edition of its flagship What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 on March 23 and 24 in the national capital, bringing together a wide spectrum of voices to debate India’s place in a shifting global order.
The summit will open with a keynote address by Narendra Modi, setting the tone for this year’s theme, “India and the world”, as the country positions itself at the crossroads of economic growth, geopolitical shifts and technological change.
From cabinet ministers to chief ministers, business leaders to cultural figures, the event promises a crowded stage and a lively exchange of ideas. Union ministers such as Piyush Goyal and Jyotiraditya Scindia are expected to attend, alongside state leaders including Mohan Yadav, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Bhajan Lal Sharma, Nayab Singh Saini and Bhagwant Mann.
Political voices from across the aisle, including Smriti Irani, Akhilesh Yadav and Asaduddin Owaisi, will also join the conversation, ensuring that the debates are as diverse as they are dynamic.
Adding a cultural and sporting touch, personalities such as yoga guru Swami Ramdev, poet Kumar Vishwas and cricketing names like Sourav Ganguly, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh are set to share the stage. Global business leaders and diplomats will further widen the lens, reflecting the summit’s international outlook.
Speaking ahead of the event, TV9 Network managing director and chief executive officer Barun Das, said India stands at a unique moment in history, combining demographic strength, technological capability and entrepreneurial energy. He noted that in uncertain times, honest conversations and bold ideas will shape the country’s trajectory.
The summit will explore themes ranging from economic growth and governance to innovation, sustainability and culture, positioning itself as a platform for dialogue at a time when the world is in flux.
With a packed agenda and a high-profile guest list, What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 aims to do more than just talk. It seeks to capture a moment where India is not only part of the global conversation, but increasingly helping lead it.
