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CNBC-TV18 introduces a slew of fresh programming
NEW DELHI: With an aim to keep its viewers abreast about the ever-changing financial climate and help them declutter the information overload; CNBC-TV18 has introduced its all-new Clutter Breakers!; simplifying market trends in a slew of fresh programming that caters to a vast and diverse set of viewers. The channel shared in a press release that it is reinventing itself by announcing an all-new line-up of shows and segments for seasoned as well as first-time investors with their specialised market programming.
The channel has launched a brand-new weekly show, ‘CNBC-TV18 Investment Guide’ that is led by Anuj Singhal and Surabhi Upadhyay. The first episode kicked off with Raamdeo Agrawal, of Motilal Oswal Group, and acts as the perfect beginner’s guide for stock market investments. It sheds light on the basic rules of investing along with informing viewers of the mistakes to avoid. Add to that, another new show, ‘Smart Money’ sees anchor Sonia Shenoy offer a helping hand to the viewer as she solves a host of queries and market-related issues asked by them.
Led by a team of incredible and experienced anchors, the freshly launched segments include ‘Market Simplified’ by Sumaira Abidi that decodes market linguistics and teaches the basics of market terminology to first-time investors helping them make smart investment choices. Nigel D’Souza on ’Midcap Microscope’, with his insight, shall segregate stocks into macro and micro and help viewers navigate through the market seamlessly. As one looks for successful models and inspirational figures in the market, ‘Consumer Corner’ by Mangalam Maloo will highlight successful brand stories showcasing the numbers and people behind such companies. With the onus on making investors aware of the financial climate, ‘Off the Charts’ by Anuj Singhal will involve an in-depth 360 degree analysis on what’s driving market trends, guiding investors to identify potential investment opportunities. Allowing the viewers to make sense of market numbers, ‘Cut the Clutter’ by Prashant Nair sees him present all the stats and data-led analysis in an easy-to-consume manner for the audience.
CNBC-TV18 MD Shereen Bhan said, “Today, the world is changing in unprecedented ways. Each day, we are waking up to an overload of news, data, and information making it an arduous task to check for its veracity and understand the implications for the economy and business. With CNBC-TV18’s all-new Clutter Breakers, we intend to cut through this deep information clutter and help our viewers make sense of the news in these uncertain times with agility. Our all-new the line up is packed with actionable information and backed by deep analysis. We will look at decoding the language of the markets to make sense of the numbers, aiming to help our audience make smart and safe investment choices. With this, we aim to further cement our position as the audience’s trusted partner and investment ally.”
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Senior media executive Madhu Soman exits Zee Media
Former Reuters and Bloomberg leader says he leaves with “no regrets” after brief stint at WION and Zee Business
NOIDA: Madhu Soman, a veteran of global newsrooms and media sales floors, has stepped away from Zee Media Corporation after a short stint steering business strategy for WION and Zee Business.
In a reflective LinkedIn note marking his departure, Soman said his time within the network’s corridors was always likely to be brief. “Some chapters close faster than expected,” he wrote, signalling the end of a nearly two-year spell in which he oversaw both editorial partnerships and commercial strategy.
Soman joined Zee Media in 2022 after more than a decade abroad with Reuters and Bloomberg, returning to India to take on the role of chief business officer for WION and Zee Business. His mandate was ambitious: bridge the newsroom and the revenue desk while expanding digital and broadcast reach.
During the stint, Zee Business reached break-even for the first time since its launch in 2005, while WION refreshed programming and strengthened its digital footprint across platforms such as YouTube and Facebook.
But Soman suggested the cultural fit proved uneasy. Describing himself as a “cultural misfit”, he hinted at deeper tensions between editorial instincts shaped in global newsrooms and the realities of India’s television news ecosystem.
Before joining Zee, Soman spent more than seven years at Bloomberg in Hong Kong as head of broadcast sales for Asia-Pacific, expanding the company’s news syndication business across several markets. Earlier, he held senior editorial roles at Reuters, overseeing online strategy in India and managing Reuters Video Services from London.
His career began in television and wire reporting, including a stint with ANI during the 1999 Kargil conflict, before moving into digital publishing as India’s internet media landscape took shape.
Now, after nearly three decades in broadcast and digital media, Soman is leaving Delhi NCR and returning to his hometown, Trivandrum.
Exhausted, he admits. But unbowed. And with one quiet line that sums up the journey: he didn’t sell his soul — because some things, after all, are not for sale.
