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CNBC’s Managing India Brainstorm IV to focus on new economic growth drivers
Business channel CNBC India in association with Sun Microsystems and Wipro Infotech today announced Managing India Brainstorm IV (MIB IV).
To be held on 28 June at The Grand Hyatt Hotel, New Delhi, the high-powered forum will focus on the theme – The New Economic Growth Drivers.
MIB IV would be aimed at determining where the next economic growth push could come from. It will dwell on issues such as how upcoming growth sectors can be nurtured better, evolving the right growth structure, what the key success factors for Indian industry will be and where the new challenges will originate, an official release states.
The Brainstorm is a confluence of the best minds from diverse streams of Industry and Business. It is envisaged as the top executive forum for the creation of a balanced and comprehensive view of the state of India’s industry and economy and concomitant issues.
The forum will feature a keynote address from Azeem Premji. The panelists include Amit Burman (Dabur), Gautam Dalal (KPMG), Omkar Goswami (Economist), Sunil Munjal (Hero Group), RV Shahi (Union Power Secretary) and Promod Bhasin (GE Caps).
Managing India Brainstorm saw its birth in Mumbai and was followed by sessions in New Delhi & Bangalore. The Brainstorms held in Mumbai (July), Delhi (October) and Bangalore (December) were attended by over 200 corporate decision-makers from across industries, sectors and ideological affinities, the release states.
The list of MIB initiators at earlier sessions include GN Bajpai (Life Insurance Corporation), MS Banga (Hindustan Lever Ltd.), Scott Bayman (GE India), KV Kamath (ICICI Group), Dr Kiran Karnik (Nasscom), Dr K Kasturirangan (ISRO), Vivek Kulkarni (Secretary to the IT Dept.), Anand Mahindra (Mahindra & Mahindra Group), DR Mehta (Ex-Chairman SEBI), Nandan Nilekani (Infosys), Ranjit Pandit (McKinsey ), Bhaskar Pramanik (SUN Microsystems), S Ramadorai (Tata Consultancy), Dr Anji Reddy (Reddy Laboratories), Dr Pratap Reddy (Apollo Hospital), Analjit Singh (Max New York Life ) and Gautam Thapar (BILT).
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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.
