News Broadcasting
ABP Asmita is ‘rising star’ of Gujarat
MUMBAI: ABP News Network had launched its Gujarati News Channel “ABP ASMITA” in February this year. It has traversed a long journey of success in a short span of time. With a tag line that shows strong determination of “Khabar Amari, Pragati Tamari”, the channel aims to keeps its viewers ahead and be instrumental in their progress. It is also available on the digital platform at ‘abpasmita.in’.
The Group Editor of ABP News Network Shazi Zaman said, “For our Gujarati viewers in the state and anywhere in the world, ABP Asmita fulfils the need of fair, balanced and objective news with the dedication that is evident in our Hindi, Bangla and Marathi channels.”
Ashok Venkatramani, CEO of ABP News Network further said, “We are committed to making ABP Asmita a strong conveyor of pride for which the Gujaratis are known globally and at the same time to contribute in their progress. We are using the best and latest technology to broadcast “ABP Asmita” channel, this will serve the Gujaratis in India and every corner of the world with quality news at a lightning speed.”
Since inception, ABP Asmita has seen phenomenal growth in ratings. It has been widely accepted in a very short span of time. The weekly coverage has expanded to three folds of what it was during its launch. The channel has garnered a reach of 8.2 million viewers and is listed amongst the top 3 news channels in Gujarat. During special news coverage, ABP Asmita has been the clear choice with 34% market share during ‘Jagannath Rath Yatra’ a renowned religious procession attended by over 2 lakh people in Ahmedabad and 44% market share during ‘Pramukh Swami Maharaj Story’ a special coverage on Pramukh Swami Maharaj – the head of BAPS Swaminarayan Sansthan, an international Hindu socio-spiritual organization, who built more than 1100 temples in India including the Akshardham temples in Delhi and Gandhinagar.
News is updated expeditiously on our website www.abpasmita.in and ABP Asmita app. News bulletins and various other programs of ABP Asmita Channel are also uploaded. The website and app combined have 10 million page views and 1 million unique visitors monthly.
To keep our viewers updated, Live News bulletins are continuously aired on ABP Asmita from early morning till midnight along with quality daily programs like ‘Fatafat’ and ‘Top 20’,”Aapni Khabar, Aapna Reporter”, “Mahacharcha” and “Mahanagar”. “Asmita Vishesh” and “Asmita Sanvaad” cover the analysis of special events and interviews of known personalities.
Celebrating this success, ABP Asmita recently rolled out a high decibel campaign in trade along with an activation in top 21 advertising agencies across the country distributing ‘Monthar’ a traditional Gujarati sweet dish to mark the beginning of a sweet journey .
News Broadcasting
Rising Bharat Summit 2026 spotlights India’s global ascent
PM Modi keynotes two-day event with ministers, diplomats and icons in New Delhi.
MUMBAI: India didn’t just host a summit, it threw a coming-out party for a nation ready to own the global stage. The News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026, held on 27–28 February in New Delhi, emerged as a high-octane platform for ideas, vision and strategic dialogue, uniting national leadership, global policymakers, industry titans, defence strategists and cultural icons under the theme “Strength Within”.
Prime minister Narendra Modi set the tone with a keynote that framed India’s resurgence as a reclaiming of lost potential built over generations. “In previous industrial revolutions, India and the Global South were merely followers,” he said. “But in the era of Artificial Intelligence, India is a partner in decisions and shaping them.” He highlighted the country’s thriving AI startup ecosystem and the recent AI Impact Summit attended by over 100 nations.
Union minister Piyush Goyal (Commerce & Industry) stressed India’s readiness to scale exports and deepen manufacturing, while Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railways, I&B, Electronics & IT) positioned technology and infrastructure as twin engines of growth, especially in AI and digital trust. Jyotiraditya Scindia (Communications & North East Development) revealed India’s ambition to lead in 6G through the Bharat 6G Alliance and partnerships with over 30 countries.
Global voices added depth: former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo called India’s development “self-sustaining” and strategically vital; ex-UK Chief of Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter asserted India deserves a seat at the great powers’ table; and former US Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez joined ambassadors from Norway, Germany and Sweden in discussions on geopolitical realignment, sustainability and defence preparedness.
Other speakers included veteran investor Ramesh Damani, World Gold Council CEO David Tait, Vianai Systems founder Dr Vishal Sikka, DeepTech Bharat Foundation co-founder Shashi Shekhar Vempati, defence experts Rajesh Kumar Singh, Sunil Ambekar, Patrick McGee, Tom Cooper and Adrian Fontanellaz, plus cultural and sporting icons Kangana Ranaut, Saina Nehwal, PR Sreejesh, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mithali Raj, Anil Kapoor and Yami Gautam.
The summit was supported by Jio Financial Services (Presenting Partner), Phonepe and DS Group (Co-Presenting Partners), Pernod Ricard India and Kia Seltos (Powered By & Driven By), state governments of Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand (State Partners), and associate partners including NSE, M3M Foundation and Reliance Industries.
Broadcast live across News18 Network, CNBC-TV18 and CNBC Awaaz, the event reinforced India’s image as a confident democracy and emerging global power proving that when strength comes from within, the world can’t help but watch.
