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CNBC TV18 set to launch The Learning Curve starting 10 January
MUMBAI: CNBC-TV18 is set to launch a five-part special series ‘The Learning Curve-D Street meets B Schools’, in which experts from Dalal Street will answer questions from students in the top Business Schools in India on investment sectors, stocks, and the future of Indian stock market through a series of interactive question-answer sessions.
The series will be hosted by BSE member Ramesh Damani.
The panel will comprise people like Rare Enterprises partners Rakesh Jhunjhunwala; Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd director Raamdeo Agrawal; Fortuna Capital partner Sanjoy Bhattacharyya; New Horizon Investment CEO Madhav Bhatkuly and First Global director Shankar Sharma.
They will share their experiences with the students and will highlight their expertise on investing in stocks for maximum potential returns.
CNBC-TV18 and CNBC AWAAZ VP marketing Neel Chowdhury said, “With ‘Learning Curve’ we aim to bring the veterans in stock market face to face with the aspiring investment brokers and fund managers. The discussion will unravel and simplify the theories related to stock markets by juxtaposing them with the examples from the market.”
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
