News Broadcasting
ET NOW rings in Diwali with Muhurat Trading 2025
MUMBAI: Diwali’s sparkle is set to dazzle dalal street as ET NOW and ET NOW Swadesh gear up to present Muhurat Trading 2025 – Samvat 2082: The Auspicious Beginning.
On Tuesday, 21 October, India’s leading English and Hindi business news channels will go live from 1 pm to 3 pm, capturing the most symbolic hour of the year for investors, the sacred trading window that marks the start of the new Samvat year.
Blending festive spirit with financial foresight, Muhurat Trading 2025 celebrates the confluence of faith, finance, and fortune, invoking the blessings of Lakshmi for wealth, Saraswati for wisdom, and Durga for determination, the perfect trio for a prosperous portfolio.
ET NOW’s special programming will bring together market stalwarts including Nilesh Shah (Envision Capital), Sunil Singhania (Abakkus Asset Manager LLP) and investor extraordinaire Vijay Kedia for an exclusive roundtable packed with market mantras, trend-spotting, and investment insights.
The grand broadcast marks the finale of ET NOW’s festive lineup Samvat 2082: Save, Invest, Prosper, which has been running all week with investor-focused shows such as Invest Gurus, Consumption Pulse, Deal or No Deal, and Funtastic Managers. Adding some sparkle to the weekend is Ultimate Snakes and Ladders on 17 October, charting the highs and lows of the market through the year.
Meanwhile, ET NOW Swadesh continues to guide Hindi-speaking investors through its Samvat 2082: Savings Se Samriddhi series, a bouquet of shows that decode everything from SIPs to silver, featuring Rocket Shares, Corporate Connections, Diwali Special, and Personal Finance Special: Is Diwali Samriddhi ki SIP.
As the markets light up and bells of prosperity ring, ET NOW and ET NOW Swadesh invite viewers to celebrate Diwali with wisdom, wealth, and the promise of a brighter financial year ahead. Because this Samvat, it’s not just about making money, it’s about making it meaningful.
News Broadcasting
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.
