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Network18 appoints Maruti Indoria as business head for CricketNext
MUMBAI: Network18, India’s most diversified media conglomerate today announced the appointment of Maruti Indoria as Business Head for CricketNext. CricketNext is one of Indian sub-continent’s most read and followed cricket website. A dynamic website, which offers its viewers live ball-by-ball coverage of all international matches and news ranging from match reports to inside scoops on cricket stars and the functioning of cricket associations across the globe, CricketNext is every cricket lover’s one-stop destination. Anil Kumble is the brand ambassador for the site.
With over fifteen years of experience across Ad Sales, Digital Marketing and Social Media Marketing, Maruti joins Network18 from SonyLIV Sports. He was heading monetization for SonyLIV Sports, where he was responsible for driving revenues from marquee properties like FIFA World Cup, multiple India Cricket series, and other premium sports like MotoGP, NBA, WWE etc. Before SonyLIV, he has worked with Times Internet, DB Digital, Sify Technologies and Business Standard in revenue roles. Along the way he also had his own start-up in Social Media Marketing.
Maruti is a post-graduate in Marketing from Mumbai University. He will be based in Network18’s office in Mumbai and report to Puneet Singhvi, Head – Network18 Digital.
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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest overhaul in 15 years
Cost pressures and leadership change drive major workforce reduction plan
LONDON: BBC has unveiled plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs, roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce, in what marks its biggest downsizing in 15 years.
The announcement was made during an all-staff meeting led by interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies, as the broadcaster moves to tackle mounting financial pressures and reshape its operations.
Between 1,800 and 2,000 roles are expected to be eliminated from a workforce of around 21,500. The cuts form part of a broader plan to save £500 million over the next two years, aimed at offsetting rising costs, stagnating licence fee income and weaker commercial revenues.
In a communication to staff, BBC interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies said, “I know this creates real uncertainty, but we wanted to be open about the challenge,” acknowledging the impact the move would have across the organisation.
The restructuring comes at a time of leadership transition. Former director-general Tim Davie stepped down earlier this month, with Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, set to take over the role on May 18, 2026.
While some cost-cutting measures are being implemented immediately, the majority of the structural changes are expected to roll out over the next few years, with full savings targeted by the 2027–2028 financial year.
The broadcaster had earlier signalled its intent to reduce its cost base by around 10 per cent over a three-year period, warning of “difficult choices” as it adapts to shifting economic realities and audience expectations.
With operating costs hovering around £6 billion annually, the BBC’s latest move underscores the scale of the financial challenge it faces, as it balances public service commitments with the need for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
