News Broadcasting
ET Now Swadesh announces ‘Swarna Mahakumbh’ initiative
Mumbai: Marking the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, ET NOW Swadesh, the leading Hindi Business News Channel, announces ‘Swarna Mahakumbh’, a first-of-its-kind initiative empowering viewers on gold investments. Airing on 10 May from 4pm – 7pm, the three-hour mega initiative, will feature 22 renowned industry experts and analysts engaging in dynamic discussions, offering their insights on various types of gold investments including gold exchange-traded fund (ETF), gold funds, gold bonds, gold derivatives, and methods and precautions of gold jewellery investments.
Led by ET Now and ET Now Swadesh editor-in-chief Nikunj Dalmia along with a team of seasoned financial and business journalists including anchor & senior news analyst Vishwamohan Kumar, news editor Abhishek Satya Vratam, anchor, senior news editor Kavita Thapliyal, anchor, news analyst Srishti Sharma and seputy news editor Prashant Pandey.
‘Swarna Mahakumbh’ initiative entails the following segments:
Is It The Right Time To Invest In Gold? (4pm – 5pm): This segment focuses on the rationale of investing in gold & its returns, analysing the current industry rates of gold. Panellists include industry leaders like Suvankar Sen (MD, Senco Gold & Diamonds), Vikram Dhawan (head of commodities & fund manager, Nippon India Mutual Fund), Jay Prakash Gupta (founder, Dhan and o-founder, Raise Financial Services), Harshal Barot (senior consultant, Metals Focus Limited), Kishore Narne (director, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd) and Kirit Bhansali (vice chairman, Gem Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).
Gold Investment Option (5pm – 5:30pm): This segment delves into intricacies of investment vehicles such as Gold bonds, Gold ETFs, digital Gold, physical Gold, and Gold Mutual Funds, offering valuable insights into each avenue’s potential and considerations. Esteemed panellists include Saiyam Mehra (chairman, All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council). Dr.Renisha Chainani (head of research, Augmont), Mahendra Luniya (chairman, Vighnaharta Gold Ltd), Harshal Barot (senior consultant, Metals Focus Ltd), Manoj Kumar Jha (MD, Kamakhya Jewels Pvt Ltd),
The ABCD Of Gold Jewellery Shopping (5:30pm – 6:00pm): Featuring industry experts, this comprehensive segment is dedicated to all facets of jewellery investment. From navigating the options for investing in physical gold to essential tips and pitfalls to avoid, this session with panellists Saiyam Mehra (chairman, All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council), Ashish Pethe (partner, Waman Hari Pethe), Sabyasachi Ray (ED, Gem Jewellery Export Promotion Council) and Rajesh Rokde, (vice chairman, All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council) will serve as an invaluable guide for anyone considering a gold purchase.
Gold F&O Classroom (6:00pm – 6:30pm): Step into the Gold F&O Classroom for a master class on navigating the intricacies of trading in gold Futures and Options (F&O) and the process of delivery through exchange. Panellists Shivanshu Mehta (Director, India International Bullion Exchange IFSC Ltd and Bullion Head, MCX), Anuj Gupta (Head of Commodities Research, HDFC Securities), Bhargava Vaidya (Proprietor, B.N. Vaidya & Associates) and Sunil Katke (Head Commodities Retail Business, Kotak Securities) will offer valuable insights on the gold derivatives market, to elevate the gold trading journey of viewers.
Viewers Queries on Gold (6:30pm – 7:00pm): This interactive Q&A segment will empower discerning viewers of all ages and professions get simplified answers to their queries on the various avenues of gold investments. Panellists Ajay Kedia (founder, director of Kedia Advisory), Vandana Bharti (AVP, Commodity Research, SMC Global Securities Ltd), Anand Gupta (Haripriya Jewellers) and Ravindra Rao (commodity expert) will provide expert insights and guidance.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
