News Broadcasting
NDTV gets additional time in SEBI case
MUMBAI: Prannoy Roy and family-controlled NDTV India can heave a sigh of relief. The channel had got a notice by the market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in June 2016 for alleged violation of takeover norms with respect to timely disclosure of some share transactions of its promoters.
With regards to their petition to the Delhi High Court, the date of the hearing which was 29 November 2016 has been adjourned to 17 January 2017. The change in date was announced on the BSE today.
“The company and its promoters have, on 13 June 2016, received Show Cause Notices (SCNs) issued by Sebi with regard to certain non-compliance related to delay/non-filing of disclosures in the previous years under Sebi Takeover Regulations,” NDTV said in a regulatory filing to BSE.
The company further said it is “of the opinion that the alleged non-compliance referred in SCN are technical/ procedural in nature,” and it is seeking legal advice to take appropriate action in the said matter.
NDTV was recently directed by the government to go off air for 24 hours from 9 November 2016 as a penalty for breaching telecast norms related to security issues. The channel was accused of airing images and revealing information regarding defence locations while covering the Pathankot terrorist attack a few months back.
In an another development, the News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA), the self-regulatory body of news channels under the News Broadcasters’ Association ( NBA) late last month asked NDTV, the English news channel, to air an apology for showing an incorrect map of India. The letter from NBA to NDTV stated the complaint was studied and the channel was directed to run an apology (full screen) prior to 9 pm on 5 November.
News Broadcasting
CNBC India unveils new logo, rolls out refreshed identity across network
Debuted at IBLA, the redesign signals a sharper, digital-first future
MUMBAI: CNBC has unveiled a refreshed brand identity across its India network, introducing a new logo and visual system that reflects a more modern, digital-first direction.
The rebrand was officially revealed at the India Business Leader Awards held in Mumbai on March 14, marking the first public showcase of the updated design at one of the network’s most prominent platforms.
The overhaul is among the most visible brand updates for CNBC in recent years, aimed at aligning its look and feel with evolving audience habits and a growing multi-platform presence.
At the centre of the refresh is a redesigned logo that moves away from the network’s long-standing multi-coloured peacock motif, opting instead for a cleaner and more minimalist aesthetic. A key visual cue is a blue upward-pointing arrow embedded within the letter ‘N’, symbolising forward momentum, growth and a focus on the future.
The new identity is being rolled out across the entire CNBC cluster in India, including CNBC-TV18, CNBC-TV18 Prime, CNBCTV18.com, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar. The move brings a more cohesive and contemporary design language across television and digital platforms alike.
The rollout began on March 30, with the network aiming to create a unified viewer experience regardless of how audiences access its content, be it on broadcast, online or connected devices.
With this refresh, CNBC is signalling its next phase of growth in India, blending legacy credibility with a sharper, forward-looking identity designed for an increasingly digital news ecosystem.
