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Business Today is set to host its banking & economy summit 2023 on 13 January
Mumbai: The Business Today Banking & Economy Summit 2023 returns with an exceptional line-up of policymakers and regulators, top executives from banking and financial services, fintech start-ups, tech corporations, aggregators, card companies, and other key stakeholders. The summit, which will be hosted on 13 January at the St. Regis Hotel (Imperial Hall) in Mumbai, will discuss significant trends and concerns relating to the evolving business and operating environment in the banking and financial services sector.
The agenda for Business Today Banking & Economy Summit 2023 has been meticulously set against the backdrop of the global economy facing extraordinary challenges, such as tremendous unpredictability in demand; an economic slowdown; supply chain disruption; rising inflation; and interest rate hikes. This annual intellectual summit will feature panel discussions and fireside conversations where eminent speakers discuss how, despite these obstacles, the Indian economy is in better form than most other emerging economies and the global economy, but is yet not immune to the global crises’ repercussions.
The minister of road transport & highways Nitin Gadkari will speak on ‘Investing in Infrastructure to Drive Economic Growth,’ while the minister of state, ministry of finance Dr. Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad, will dwell on the topic ‘Serving the nation – Reinforcing the Backbone of India’s Economy.’
Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das will address delegates on ‘The Economy & Banking: Riding the Storm.’
Speaking on the topic ‘Banking on a High: The Big Turnaround & Challenges Ahead’ will be Axis Bank MD & CEO Amitabh Chaudhry. Top bankers and executives who will participate in a much-sought-after discussion on the ‘Banking on the Economy’ include, SBI group chief economic advisor Soumya Kanti Ghosh; Crisil chief economist D.K. Joshi; Bank of Baroda chief economist Madan Sabnavis; and QuantEco founder Shubhada Rao.
The discussion on ‘Banking in the Digital Age’ will have former SBI chairman and BharatPe chairman Rajnish Kumar; RBL Bank MD & CEO R. Subramaniakumar; and South Indian Bank MD & CEO Murali Ramakrishnan in attendance.
Discussing ‘Banking & Fintech: A New Partnership,’ the rise of fintech, market-based financial intermediation, innovative financial goods, and services will be CSB Bank MD & CEO Pralay Mondal; TamilNad Mercantile Bank MD & CEO S Krishnan; IIFL Finance chairman and former SBI chairman A.K. Purwar; Federal Bank independent director and former NPCI MD & CEO A.P. Hota; PayU CEO Anirban Mukherjee; and KPMG India partner, head – financial services advisory Sanjay Doshi.
The NBFC angle will be deliberated by Mahindra Finance vice-chairman & MD Ramesh Iyer; Shriram Transport Finance Company CEO & MD Umesh Revankar; and Godrej Capital MD & CEO Manish Shah.
Green is the flavour of the season, and a panel will deliberate on ‘Sustainable Finance in the Green Economy.’ The participants are Aavishkaar Capital founder and managing partner Vineet Rai; Standard Chartered Bank managing director, corporate, commercial and institutional banking, India Ankur Khurana; and MRN Group MD Vijay Nirani.
A discussion on the relevance and outlook for small finance banks and payments banks will be taken on by Fincare Small Finance Bank MD & CEO Rajeev Yadav; Airtel Payments Bank MD & CEO Anubrata Biswas; Fino Payments Bank MD & CEO Rishi Gupta; and AU Small Finance Bank MD & CEO Sanjay Agarwal.
National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development chairman K.V. Kamath will discuss the ‘Future of Banking in an Uncertain World.’ Salesforce chairperson and chief executive officer Arundhati Bhattacharya will speak on the topic ‘A Lifetime in Banking – Arundhati’s Story.’
The opinions of JP Morgan senior country officer – India & vice chairman, Asia Pacific Kaustubh Kulkarni; HSBC India CEO Hitendra Dave; Citibank India CEO Ashu Khullar; Bank of Baroda MD & CEO Sanjiv Chadha; IDFC First Bank MD & CEO V. Vaidyanathan and Accenture senior managing director, and India business lead Piyush N. Singh will be presented through a discussion on ‘Banking on the Competitive Edge.’
The Business Today-KPMG Best Banks & Fintech Awards presentation ceremony will wrap up the summit’s conclusion. The Business Today Best Banks Awards are the most sought after in the industry because they combine quantitative ranking utilising the most comprehensive set of parameters with qualitative ranking based on bank inputs examined by a super-eminent jury panel. The jury panel was led by K.V. Kamath.
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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.
