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TV Today to debut on bourses 16 January
MUMBAI: If market sources are to be believed, Friday, 16 January 2004 will mark the debut of the TV Today Network’s (TVTN) initial public offer (IPO) on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange.
The TVTN IPO that was over subscribed 36.26 times when it concluded on 27 December 2003, had managed to mop up a whopping Rs 49 billion at Rs 95 per share as a result of over subscription, even though foreign institutional investors were not allowed to participate in the initial offer.
The issue that opened on 18 December 2003 was offering 14.5 million shares through the book-building route. It constituted 25 per cent of the fully diluted post issue paid-up capital of the Company.
Keeping in mind the strong response that the IPO received from retail investors, TVTN has decided to allocate 25 per cent of the offering to retail investors, 25 per cent to non-institutional investors and 50 per cent to qualified institutional investors.
The issue has been lead managed by JM Morgan Stanley Pvt. Ltd., while Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Limited and ICICI Securities Limited were the co-lead managers to the issue.
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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.
