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CNBC to premiere ‘The Auto Show’ on 10 June
MUMBAI: CNBC goes vroom vroom, this time with consumer angle in mind. Starting today, 10 June at 10:30 pm, the business channel will be getting behind the wheel with The Auto Show.
With navigator and Indian Rally circuit veteran – Renuka Kriplani as anchor, the show claims to be not just about fast cars but about the business of buying, making and selling cars.
While CNBC in the past have always focused on the automobiles sector with regular editorial coverage and initiatives such as the CNBC Autocar Auto Awards, this is the first time that the channel will be dedicating an entire half an hour weekly slot to the automobile business.
The Auto Show will not focus on the glamour of automobiles but will offer an in-depth analysis cover the areas of car loans, insurance, auto ancillaries, components, auto maintenance, according to a company release.
Presented by BPCL, The Auto Show is produced by Miranda Taid. Besides Kriplani, auto enthusiasts Rahul Guha and Robin Ghosh will be anchoring various segments. Also since magazine Autocar India partners the show, editor Hormazd Sorabjee will host a special interactive segment where he will assist viewers on a gamut of auto related issues by providing expert advice and customer guidance. Viewers can call in and post their queries to Sorabjee, which will be addressed in the course of the episodes.
CNBC India CEO Haresh Chawla was quoted in the release as saying: Our commitment to the sector and numerous viewer requests have encouraged us to add a regular automobiles show to our bouquet of feature shows.”
The show airs Tuesdays at 10:30 pm with repeat episodes on Saturdays at 12 pm and Sundays at 10 pm.
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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest overhaul in 15 years
Cost pressures and leadership change drive major workforce reduction plan
LONDON: BBC has unveiled plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs, roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce, in what marks its biggest downsizing in 15 years.
The announcement was made during an all-staff meeting led by interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies, as the broadcaster moves to tackle mounting financial pressures and reshape its operations.
Between 1,800 and 2,000 roles are expected to be eliminated from a workforce of around 21,500. The cuts form part of a broader plan to save £500 million over the next two years, aimed at offsetting rising costs, stagnating licence fee income and weaker commercial revenues.
In a communication to staff, BBC interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies said, “I know this creates real uncertainty, but we wanted to be open about the challenge,” acknowledging the impact the move would have across the organisation.
The restructuring comes at a time of leadership transition. Former director-general Tim Davie stepped down earlier this month, with Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, set to take over the role on May 18, 2026.
While some cost-cutting measures are being implemented immediately, the majority of the structural changes are expected to roll out over the next few years, with full savings targeted by the 2027–2028 financial year.
The broadcaster had earlier signalled its intent to reduce its cost base by around 10 per cent over a three-year period, warning of “difficult choices” as it adapts to shifting economic realities and audience expectations.
With operating costs hovering around £6 billion annually, the BBC’s latest move underscores the scale of the financial challenge it faces, as it balances public service commitments with the need for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
