News Broadcasting
Jagdish Mulchandani, Nikhil Gandhi big movers as Times Network promotes key executives
Mumbai: Times Network, India’s leading premium broadcast network, announced key elevations in the senior management team today concurrent to the remarkable performance demonstrated by the company. Despite the economic slowdown faced by the industry, the Network registered 24% growth and all-around excellence on the back of superior viewership across products, strong distribution and ad sales and a surging Digital portfolio in FY19.
Commenting on the promotions, MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network said "The Network’s stellar performance is a testimony of the superior talent of our top managers. These elevations are in recognition of their contribution to the growth of the company. I am confident that we will continue to harness every headwind in our path and continue to move forward.”
Jagdish Mulchandani has been elevated to Chief Operating Officer & Executive President. Jagdish will be responsible in setting scalable distribution opportunities in both international & domestic markets and will continue to oversee overall Operations and Finance related strategy.
Nikhil Gandhi has been promoted as Chief Operating Officer & President. Besides driving lucrative monetisation strategy and overall business growth of the Network’s bouquet of channels, Nikhil will also be responsible for driving strategic growth and profitability for Times Influence, International Business & Zoom along with its original content division, The Zoom Studios & events division Zoom Live.
Vivek Srivastava, has been elevated to President, Strategy and will oversee Marketing and the critical area of Audience management. His KRAs will be consumer insights, product strategy & innovation for the network. In addition, he will continue to be Business Head of the network’s premium bouquet of English Entertainment Channels, sustaining its market leadership and profitability.
Shouneel Charles, as Executive Vice President will further boost Audience growth and turnover of the Network’s digital platforms and also lead the company’s overall digital transformation with content innovation and process re-engineering to facilitate a planned metamorphosis of Times Network to be a Digital first media company.
Additionally, a few other senior level promotions have also been announced. These are: Jignesh Kenia, Executive Vice President – Corporate Strategy, S. Srivathsan, Executive Vice President- Human Resources, Sandeep Bharadwaj, Executive Vice President – Distribution and Gaurav Dhawan, Executive Vice President – Revenue.
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.
