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Times Network announces the 9th Edition of India Economic Conclave
Mumbai: Times Network has announced the 9th edition of its annual signature event, India Economic Conclave (IEC) scheduled on 1 & 2 June 2023 at Taj Palace, New Delhi. A distinguished global platform, India Economic Conclave has been instrumental in shaping a national discourse on the country’s economic growth. Driving the theme, “India: The Emerging Third Superpower”, IEC 2023 will lead critical conversations with eminent policymakers, global visionaries and iconic leaders from India Inc on India’s growth as a leading global superpower.
Times Network CEO & MD MK Anand said, “India Economic Conclave has firmly established itself as India’s premier platform for driving pertinent economic agenda points. As the fastest-growing large economy with increasing significance in global geopolitics, India is emerging as an influential force in today’s multipolar world. Leading with the theme, India: The Emerging Third Superpower, IEC 2023 assumes significance as a pivotal event, complementing India’s enviable G20 Presidency. I am confident that collaborative discussions and deliberations with visionary leaders will provide actionable strategies, propelling India’s growth as a leading global superpower.”
The two-day conclave will witness collaborative, immersive and thought-provoking sessions covering critical conversation points on India’s long-term growth trajectory, G20 Presidency, defense strategies, economy, future of AI & Web 3.0, sector-specific challenges and opportunities. The power-packed speaker line-up for this year includes Amit Shah, minister of Home Affairs; Rajnath Singh, minister of defence; Mike Pompeo, 70th Secretary of State, United States; Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways; Piyush Goyal, Minister of Textiles, minister of Commerce and Industry and minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution; Dharmendra Pradhan, minister of education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship; Hardeep Singh Puri, minister of petroleum & Natural Gas; Anurag Thakur, Minister of Sports, Youth Affairs and Information and Broadcasting; Bhupender Yadav, minister of Labour and Employment, Environment, Forest and Climate Change; Mansukh Mandaviya, minister of Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers; Jyotiraditya Scindia, minister of Civil Aviation;R.K Singh, Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy; Yogi Adityanath, chief minister, Uttar Pradesh; BorgeBrende, president, World Economic Forum; Mark Mobius, Founder, Mobius Ventures; Ajay Piramal, chairman and MD, Piramal Group; and V. Vaidyanathan, MD & CEO, IDFC FIRST Bank amongst others.
Times Network India Economic Conclave 2023 is presented by IDFC FIRST Bank and powered by Google.
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News18 India to air Sabse Bada Dangal on 4 May counting day
Channel promises fastest results, live trends and analysis across five states.
MUMBAI: Ballots will do the talking and screens will do the shouting. As counting day approaches for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, News18 India is gearing up for an all-day broadcast of its flagship election show, Sabse Bada Dangal, on 4 May from 6 am onwards. The Hindi news channel plans to deliver continuous, real-time updates as votes are tallied, combining live counting data with on-ground reporting and studio analysis. With political fortunes set to shift through the day, the coverage will track every swing, surge and surprise as trends turn into results.
The broadcast will feature a mix of senior political leaders, analysts and experts, offering instant reactions and decoding the evolving electoral picture. Expect heated debates, quick takes and detailed breakdowns as the numbers settle across all five states.
For News18 India, counting day has long been a high-visibility moment. The network is banking on its reporting reach, editorial bandwidth and technology-driven coverage to stay ahead in what is often a fiercely competitive news cycle.
With multiple battlegrounds and shifting narratives, the day promises both drama and data in equal measure. And if all goes to plan, Sabse Bada Dangal will once again turn the counting of votes into prime-time spectacle.
