News Broadcasting
Television Eighteen to split stock
MUMBAI: Television Eighteen India Ltd is splitting equity shares of Rs 10 each into two equity shares of Rs 5 each. “The board will increase and sub-divide the share capital of the company from Rs 250 million divided into 25 million equity shares of Rs 10 each, to Rs 500 million divided into 1 million equity shares of Rs 5 each ranking pari passu with the existing shares of the company and consequential amendments of the memorandum of association and articles of association of the company,” TV18 informed the BSE.
The company also plans to raise Rs 3 billion through equity or equity-linked issue in the domestic or overseas market. The company will be holding an EGM on 19 May for this purpose.
TV18 is also undertaking a restructuring of equity capital. The company will issue 14 equity shares of Rs 5 each for every 10 equity shares of Rs 10 each held. Also, Rs 1.4 billion from the securities premium account of the company will be utilised to write off the differential arising on account of the restructuring. This will be on the basis of the scheme of arrangement agreed between the company, Network 18 Fincap Pvt Ltd and SGA News Ltd.
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.
