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Deccan Chronicle IPO oversubscribed 1.82 times on Day 1
MUMBAI: The initial public offer (IPO) of Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited, publishers of the English broadsheet newspaper Deccan Chronicle, opened today to a positive response from the capital markets. The 8.01 million shares on offer were oversubscribed more than 1.82 times by the end of the first day.
The public issue offer for ownership of India’s first listed broadsheet newspaper is slated to close on 2 December. The final share allocation and pricing will be determined through the book-building route, the company has determined the price band as being between Rs 162 and Rs 194. At this price, the IPO is expected to yield between Rs 1.3 billion and Rs 1.55 billion.
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited has appointed ICICI Securities Limited as the lead managers to the issue. The issue constitutes approximately 20 per cent of the fully diluted post offer paid-up capital assuming that the green shoe option is not exercised, and approximately 22 per cent assuming that the green shoe option is exercised in full.
Deccan Chronicle is the largest circulated and read English newspaper in Andhra Pradesh. The capital raised by the IPO will be used for financing new printing facilities, and for venturing into new territories and future strategic initiatives & acquisitions. The company has announced that it will be launching Deccan Chronicle in Tamil Nadu shortly.
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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.
