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CNBC relaunches ‘Boardroom’ in new avtaar
MUMBAI: As the economy booms and the stock markets are resurgent once again, CNBC-TV18 is all set to present the report card of India Inc. through their revamped show Boardroom where investors and corporate heads can tune in to find out exactly how their favourite companies have performed in the last quarter.
According to an official release, viewers will also get a unique opportunity to hear from the leaders of India Inc. their viewpoint on their numbers and balance sheets.
Boardroom is CNBC TV18’s unique forum where India’s top management will share the company’s financial results live on television. This critical television show also finds out the views from the community of investors, shareholders and who’s who of India Inc.
The financial markets have witnessed a robust revival in the past six months. All the corporates are on the roll to announce their half yearly results. Boardroom brings these corporate officials face-to-face to share their strategies. And the panorama of the Indian markets will give value-added perspectives.
The results will be announced live on the channel with the top management of the company featured being extensively grilled on the results. This generally includes the CEO and CFO and on occasion other top leaders of the company as well, added the release.
Coming soon on the channel are Boardrooms with some of the biggest names in technology industry. On 17 October Boardroom with Wipro will be aired from 9.20-9.40 am where Wipro vice chairman Vivek Paul; CFO Suresh Senapaty; Wipro Spectramind chairman Raman Roy will hold the mantle. From 10:50-11:00 am Hexaware Technologies chairman Atul Nishar and Hexaware CEO Rusi Brij will be seen on the show. On 21 October Boardroom with Digital GlobalSoft president and CEO Som Mittal will be aired at 11:00 am.
The coming weeks will also see some of the most renowned names in Indian business come face to face with their results on Boardroom.
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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.
