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How CNBC-Awaaz managing editor Anuj Singhal sees Budget 2025 panning out
MUMBAI: Hindi business news channel CNBC-Awaaz has budgeted oodles of programming and innovations as it seeks to give its viewers a simplified rendition of the Union Budget when it is presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
The channel’s managing editor Anuj Singhal shared his views on the upcoming Budget 2025 and detailed the channel’s comprehensive programming strategy to decode its impact on the economy and markets.
Reflecting on the previous year’s budget, Singhal noted, “The 2024 Budget was essentially a vote-on-account, but significant announcements like the rationalisation of capital gains tax stood out. We expect the government to continue streamlining the tax structure and closing existing loopholes.”
Singhal emphasised CNBC-Awaaz’s audience-focused approach under the theme Make or Break, aimed at day traders and investors closely tracking budget announcements. He highlighted the inclusion of expert panels, such as the Budget Editors, featuring CEOs and market specialists dissecting budget impacts on stocks and investments. The Budget Jury will cover tax, mutual funds, and broader market trends from both common investor and market perspectives. Additionally, a Tech Panchayat will provide real-time stock trading insights based on budget developments.
Addressing the challenge from digital-first competitors, Singhal revealed plans for a digital-exclusive stream featuring prominent anchors and experts on YouTube and other platforms. “We are fully leveraging our position as the number one digital business news platform in terms of reach,” he said.
Singhal assured viewers of CNBC-Awaaz’s capability to track market reactions in real-time. “Our anchors live and breathe markets. We’ll keep one eye on the budget and the other on live stock movements, ensuring our audience doesn’t miss a single detail.”
Special formats, including interactive charts and live market check-ins, will further enrich the coverage.
On anticipated policy changes, Singhal was cautious: “We do not foresee a significant policy shift. The government’s prudent fiscal approach has served it well. Any major change would indeed be surprising.”
With a robust line-up of expert opinions and digital innovations, CNBC-Awaaz aims to provide unmatched coverage of Budget 2025, empowering traders and investors with actionable insights.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
