News Broadcasting
CNBC-TV18 all set to host Banking Transformation Summit unlocking India’s economic potential
Mumbai: CNBC-TV18, India’s leading English business news channel, is all set to host the ‘Banking Transformation Summit’ in partnership with Nucleus Software. This event aims to display India’s impressive capabilities and is focused on the theme of ‘Charting the Course for India’s Economy to Reach Five Trillion Dollars and Beyond’. This theme harmonizes seamlessly with the government’s goal of attaining this milestone by the fiscal year 2027. The event will take place at Taj Land Ends, Mumbai on Wednesday 23 August 2023 at 3:55 pm.
The evening will be graced with the presence of industry leaders, policymakers, and financial experts like Uday Kotak, MD & CEO, Kotak Mahindra Bank; with KV Kamath, Chairman, National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID), CS Setty, MD, State Bank of India; Shyam Srinivasan, MD & CEO, Federal Bank; Prashant Kumar, MD & CEO, Yes Bank; Ashu Khullar, CEO, Citi Bank India; Vishnu R Dusad, Founder & MD, Nucleus Software; Rajiv Sabharwal, MD & CEO, Tata Capital; Jairam Sridharan, MD, Piramal Capital and Housing Finance; Ramesh Iyer, Vice Chairman & MD, Mahindra Finance; MN Srinivasu, Co-founder, BillDesk; Rishi Gupta, MD & CEO, Fino Payments Bank amongst others who will provide critical insights into the industry’s regulatory landscape and macroeconomic trends.
The summit will have insightful conversations and panel discussions on topics like Banking on Indian Economy – A Fireside Chat, $5 Trillion Economy & Beyond: Ambition to Reality, Fintech & Banking- Collaboration and Lending for the New Economy, Equipping A New India and many more which promises profound insights into technology’s pivotal role in shaping India’s banking landscape.
CNBC-TV18 managing editor Shereen Bhan said, “We are thrilled to introduce CNBC-TV18’s Banking Transformation Summit – a dynamic platform that delves deep into the intricate interplay between India’s burgeoning economic growth and the significant contribution by its banking sector, aided by the adoption of progressive digital technology. Centered around the theme of ‘Navigating India’s Economic Voyage towards a Five Trillion Dollar Realm and Beyond,’ the summit will bring together eminent industry stalwarts, policymakers, and adept fin-tech disruptors, to analyse the changing landscape of India’s financial sector.
We look forward to insightful conversations to gain a first-hand view of where India’s financial sector is headed and the priorities that will drive its growth, profitability, and impact.”
News Broadcasting
Network18 channels lead YouTube news viewership in March 2026
CNN-News18, News18 India and CNBC channels top categories with record views
MUMBAI: When the world hit refresh on breaking news, Network18’s channels were already streaming ahead. As geopolitical tensions and war-driven headlines fuelled a surge in global news consumption, the network’s digital playbook delivered big clocking record Youtube viewership across English, Hindi and business news categories in March 2026.
At the forefront was CNN-News18, which emerged as the clear leader in the English news segment with 130 million live and video-on-demand views. The channel edged past competitors such as Times of India (126.5 million), Times Now (101.1 million), India Today (88.2 million) and NDTV (77.5 million), according to Databeings data for March.
In the Hindi news arena, News18 India delivered a commanding performance, racking up a staggering 3,297 million views on YouTube. The channel comfortably outpaced NDTV India, which recorded 3,119 million views, underlining its deep reach and consistent engagement with mass audiences, as per Playboard data.
The network’s dominance wasn’t confined to general news. In the Hindi business segment, CNBC Awaaz topped the charts with 92 million views, narrowly ahead of Zee Business (90 million) and well ahead of ET Now Swadesh (57 million). Meanwhile, its English counterpart CNBC-TV18 posted a strong 58 million views, reinforcing the network’s cross-category strength.
The spike in viewership reflects a broader shift in audience behaviour, with viewers increasingly turning to digital platforms particularly Youtube for real-time updates and in-depth coverage during high-intensity news cycles. For Network18, the numbers signal more than just scale; they underline the effectiveness of a multi-platform strategy that blends speed, credibility and continuous coverage.
In a month where the news never paused, it seems viewers chose to stay tuned where the stream never stopped.
