News Broadcasting
CNBC to beef up weekends with new shows
MUMBAI: In an attempt to enhance its offering on weekends, CNBC TV18 has launched new shows on variety of topics ranging from business, entertainment, luxury and current affairs.
In the current affairs section, India Business Week will provide viewers with an insight on what to expect in the coming week, be it business, politics, sports or entertainment and recap of the best of the previous week.
In the corporate focus section, Wealth Creators will give viewers an insight into the world of India’s new generation of corporate czars. The show will feature the success stories of men and women who have created “enormous shareholder value” and have grown their businesses to a world class level. Wealth Creators will be hosted by Mitali Mukerjee.
Another show, Indianomics hosted by Latha Venkatesh, will aim at giving viewers an insight on the Indian economy, gathering from cues on what is happening in the global economy and the macro-economic story of India.
Menaka Doshi will present Riders in the Storm, a series that will feature India’s leading companies and pull the spotlight on one particular CEO every week.
Speaking on this development, CNBC-TV18 and CNBC AWAAZ VP marketing Neel Chowdhury said, “CNBC-TV18 has always been a category leader in terms of programming forays and innovative content. We felt that the time was ripe to introduce viewers to a wide variety of programming that will attract a wider and newer audience to our fold, and enrich the viewing experience of our loyal viewers. Hence the introduction of comprehensive programming that caters to all genres of audiences.”
In the Lifestyle section, Must Do will talk about books, movies, art exhibitions to attend and best food joints.
Beautiful People, hosted by Anuradha Sengupta, will feature rich and famous personalities. The interview-based show will focus on the professional lives and will touch on three key areas – the latest project, art and craft, career milestones and lessons on how individuals negotiate on a commercial landscape.
News Broadcasting
UDF poised to return to power in Kerala, says Manorama-CVoter survey
Massive opinion poll projects shift in Kerala politics ahead of 2026 Assembly elections.
MUMBAI: The winds of change appear to be blowing through Kerala’s political landscape and this time, they seem to favour the United Democratic Front. A comprehensive mega opinion survey conducted by Manorama News in partnership with CVoter projects a potential comeback for the UDF in the upcoming Kerala Legislative Assembly Elections 2026. The survey, covering all 140 constituencies with a massive sample size of nearly 90,000 respondents, predicts the UDF could win between 69 and 81 seats.
The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) is expected to secure 57 to 69 seats, a significant drop from the 99 seats it won in the 2021 elections. This would mean the LDF losing 30 to 42 of its sitting seats. Meanwhile, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which drew a blank in 2021, is projected to open its account with 1 to 5 seats.
Region-wise, the UDF is expected to make strong gains in Malabar, winning 25 to 34 out of 48 seats, and in Central Kerala, where it could bag 29 to 33 out of 53 seats. In South Kerala, the LDF is likely to retain an edge with 21 to 25 seats, while the UDF may improve to 12 to 16 seats. The NDA could pick up 1 to 3 seats in the southern region.
The survey was conducted between 14 and 26 March 2026, with additional tracker and snap polls carried out from December 2025 to March 2026. A total of 89,693 respondents participated, ensuring representation across all demographics and social segments.
Manorama News has a strong track record of accuracy, with its previous projections closely matching the actual results of the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections as well as the 2021 Kerala Assembly polls.
In Kerala’s famously fierce political battles, this survey suggests the pendulum may be swinging back. Whether the final verdict matches these numbers or throws up another surprise, one thing is clear, the 2026 Assembly elections are shaping up to be one of the most keenly watched contests in the state’s history.
