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CNBC organising ‘Managing India Brainstorm’ 9 October
Business channel CNBC India is keenly pushing its ‘Managing India’ brand forward. ‘Managing India’ is a half-hour program that showcases company leaders and people whose hands are on the pulse of corporate India.
It was in July in Mumbai that it conducted the first of its events under the brand which brought CEO’s of companies and corporate bigwigs together to thrash out issues affecting the corporate and business world.
Now the next event oin the series will be held in Delhi on 9 October and will be sponsored by technology majors Sun Microsystems and Azim Premji’s Wipro.
According to Sunil Nair, marketing manager CNBC India, since the event is in Delhi it will have a political flavour with discussions centering on the state of the economy. Politicians from different parties as well as crucial decision-makers from major companies will be present. They will all get a chance to present their viewpoint. The focal point of the meet is to discuss the state of affairs of India Inc. and offer suggestions as to how the economy and industry can move forward at a time of recession and global uncertainty. The business leaders will also offer their advice as to what shape government policies should take.
The Delhi event will be shown on the channel on 19 October with hour-long repeats on the 20th and 21st.
Reponding to reports that CNBC India is looking to tie up with regional news channels, Nair said that they were looking at states like Gujarat which are business oriented but that nothing concrete had come through as yet.
As far as content is concerned the channel is focussing on the evening band called ‘Executive Suite’. It features incisive business analyses, data on the stock markets from here as well as America, discussions with corporate executives on the days events as well as how well their companies are performing. There is also a program called ‘Digital Evolution’ which analyses how companies are using the latest technology to expand their business and gain competitive edge.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
