News Broadcasting
AMG Media Networks to acquire 49 per cent stake in QBM
Mumbai: AMG Media Networks Ltd, a part of Adani Enterprises Ltd, has signed definitive agreements with Quintillion Media Ltd and Quintillion Business Media Ltd to acquire 49 per cent stake in Quintillion Business Media (QBM). Quintillion Business Media owns and operates an exclusive business and financial news digital media platform.
AMG Media Networks Ltd is the media arm of Adani Enterprises that carries on business of media related activities including publishing, advertising, broadcasting, distributing of content over different types of media networks. The company is expected to commence its business operations soon and is helmed by Sanjay Pugalia as CEO and editor-in-chief of media initiatives. Pugalia is a veteran journalist who has worked with The Quint, CNBC Awaaz, Zee News, Aaj Tak, Business Standard, NBT and Star News.
As per Registrar of Companies (ROC), AMG Media Networks has three directors including Adani Enterprises director Pranav Vinod Adani, Adani Enterprises chief technology officer Sudipta Bhattacharya and Sanjay Pugalia.
In March, QBM – an indirect subsidiary of Quint Digital – announced that Adani Group would acquire a minority stake in the company. QBM owns and operates the digital platform BloombergQuint now renamed as ‘BQPrime’ that covers business and financial news in India.
News Broadcasting
News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
