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CNBC-TV18 & CII conducts CEO poll on lockdown
MUMBAI: CNBC-TV18, in association with Confederation of Indian Industry, conducted the CNBCTV18-CII CEO poll that surveyed 250 of the country’s leading CEOs amid lockdown.
The extensive survey, touted as India Inc.’s biggest survey poll on the lockdown, deep dived into the post-lockdown actions from some of the biggest names of India Inc. The survey provided a clear picture regarding multiple areas that concern the Indian economy and business operations at large.
The show revealing the findings of the survey was hosted by CNBC-TV18 managing editor Shereen Bhan. Along with her, four industry bigwigs discussed the findings of the poll and presented their opinions and key analysis.
The special show featured the likes of State Bank of India chairman Rajnish Kumar, Standard Chartered Bank India CEO Zarin Daruwala, Jubilant Bhartia Group founder and co-chairman Hari S Bhartia, and CII director general Chandrajit Banerjee offering their respective views on discoveries of the poll, thereby commenting on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the nation.
The comprehensive survey encompassed 15 questions asked to 250 CEOs across various sectors. The findings revealed that 76.8 per cent of head honchos felt that it is time to move to a calibrated exit from the national lockdown whereas 85.9 per cent believed that a graded exit will be beneficial.
Even as several companies have started to lay off their staff and imposed salary cuts, 71.2 per cent still opined that layoffs are not imminent in their organizations; however with 34.1 per cent leaning towards looming wage cuts.
Asked as to when businesses will return to normal, 54.4 per cent said they expected operations to resume anywhere between six months to a year, while 29.2 per cent opined it could take more than a year.
While 33.5 per cent felt that the recovery will look convoluted, 28.6 per cent said it will recover with a positive trajectory; however 25 per cent expected a very minimum recovery. Overall, one of the major findings of the poll indicated that about 50.6 per cent of India’s CEOs expect their company’s top line to fall by more than 25 per cent in this FY.
With the nationwide lockdown being extended for another two weeks, the movement of people as well as the economy continues to face severe limitations and restrictions.
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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.
