News Broadcasting
CNBC-Awaaz announces Union Budget 2023 special programming line-up
Mumbai: CNBC-Awaaz is preparing to cover the country’s biggest financial event, the Union Budget 2023, which will be announced by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 1 February. The channel has assembled a stellar guest lineup and power-packed programming to decode the Union Budget 2023 with live and in-depth analysis throughout the day.
The special programming will focus on every aspect covered in the budget announcement, including the nuances of the FM’s speech, insights, advice on possible developments and the impact of the budget on India’s top industry experts and market veterans.
This year’s budget will focus heavily on manufacturing, among other key sectors, in the ongoing effort to make India a global manufacturing hub, increase exports, and further push the “Make in India” movement. As a result, the special programming will cover the manufacturing sector as well as other important sectors such as agriculture, green energy, EVs, SME growth, taxation, capital gains, and personal finance.
CNBC-Awaaz’s pre-budget shows will cover key aspects of the union budget for 2023 with compelling narratives and in-depth analysis.
Big Budget Bets and Market Maange are two market specials. More will focus on the impact of Budget 2023 on trading sessions, with some of India’s leading market voices helping to decode the impact on the market. Budget Adda focuses on economic and sector growth; it is a consumer-centric analysis that demystifies the budget’s complexities. Budget Countdown discusses taxation, personal finance, and the effect of market volatility on consumers. Furthermore, the Economic Survey Special will provide a comprehensive look at the government’s annual survey.
On budget day, the channel will host an impressive lineup of business, finance, and market experts to decode the budget. Nilesh Shah (Kotak AMC), Saurabh Mukherjea (Marcellus Investment Managers), Nilesh Shah (Envision Capital), Raamdeo Agrawal (MOFSL), Madhu Kela (MK Ventures), and Shankar Sharma will be among the guests (market veteran).
Sharing his thoughts, CNBC-Awaaz managing editor Anuj Singhal said, “This year, we are expecting a budget that will have moved on from the pandemic, pushing us forward to become a powerful economy and nation. Our special programming line-up will examine the Union Budget and its effect on the economy, businesses, markets, and the general public in various segments. Through our exhaustive and well curated programming, we intend to help decode the Budget with the most reputable and prominent voices breaking it down for our viewers.”
Adding to this, Network18 Business News CEO Smriti Mehra said, “The union budget is a great opportunity of delivering the CNBC-Awaaz promise of always sharing Munafe Ki Baat and of being the audience’s trusted guide. The well thought out programming covers a range of relevant topics for our viewers and endeavours to decode and analyse the budget in the language of the viewer for their utmost benefit. We are proud to partner with some of the most renowned brands on the Union Budget 2023 on CNBC-Awaaz, such as Life Insurance Corporation of India, – co-Presenting sponsor; Mahindra XUV 400 – driven by sponsor; and Panasonic – co-powered by sponsor.’
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 rolls out Battle for the States ahead of key polls
Multi-format election coverage tracks voter mood across five battleground states
NEW DELHI: CNN-News18 has launched a special election programming initiative titled Battle for the States, as India gears up for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.
Built around the theme ‘Road to Power’, the multi-format coverage aims to follow the entire electoral journey, from campaigning and polling to results and government formation. The network is leaning into on-ground reportage and data-backed storytelling to decode voter sentiment across regions where local issues often shape the narrative.
The programming line-up includes ‘Vote Tracker’, a three-part series developed in collaboration with survey agency Vote Vibe. The show blends survey insights with expert commentary and field reporting, using augmented reality graphics to present complex electoral data such as vote share, seat projections and leadership preferences in a more accessible format. It will air every Monday evening until April 6.
Adding a cultural lens to political reporting is ‘So Saree!’, a ground-driven segment where women anchors travel across constituencies dressed in traditional handwoven sarees from each state. The format uses attire as a storytelling device, highlighting regional identity while capturing grassroots voices.
Meanwhile, ‘Unfiltered Kaapi’ and ‘Chai-Niti’ bring a more conversational tone, drawing inspiration from everyday political discussions in tea stalls and coffee corners. These segments aim to break down key issues through candid, fast-paced exchanges between anchors and reporters, tailored to regional sensibilities.
For viewers seeking deeper insights, the weekend docuseries ‘Reporters Project’ takes a longer view, with correspondents travelling across constituencies to map voter concerns and political shifts on the ground.
“Elections are about people, their aspirations, identities and the issues that matter to them, and every state tells a different story,” said CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar. He added that the initiative focuses on understanding “the sentiment on the ground and what’s driving voter choices”.
Echoing the emphasis on credibility, Network18 CEO – English and business news Smriti Mehra said the network aims to combine on-ground reporting with data-led insights to deliver clear and timely coverage as the elections unfold.
With a mix of data, culture and grassroots reporting, CNN-News18 is positioning Battle for the States as a comprehensive window into one of India’s most closely watched electoral cycles, where every vote carries a story waiting to be told.
