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TV 18 announces Rs 200 mn rights issue
Mumbai: Television Eighteen India Ltd (TV18) has announced its offering of a rights issue of Rs 200 million in the ratio of one rights share for every 12 held. The price band for the proposed right issue will be in the range of Rs 150-180. The company will be using the money to finance its broadcast expansion plans.
The company informed that its board of directors has also decided to implement the TV18 Employees Stock Option Plan, 2004 and TV18 Employees Stock Purchase Plan, 2004.
The TV 18 Board also reviewed the implementation of its ongoing expansion project. The inaugural phase of this project – the new state-of-the-art 40,000 sq ft broadcast facility, is coming up rapidly at Mumbai, said TV 18.
Commenting on the developments, TV 18 managing director Raghav Bahl is quoted in media reports as saying, “We are delighted at the continuing strong financial performance of CNBC-TV18, which has resulted in better-than-expected internal accruals, thereby lowering the amount of dilution required in the Rights Offering. We remain confident that the current expansion of our infrastructure will significantly upgrade the quality of CNBC-TV18, our existing channel. It will also allow us to launch new broadcast properties and enhance shareholders’ value.
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.
