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YES BANK and CNBC-TV18’s multi-city ‘Growth Summit’ concludes in Hyderabad with deep insights on India’s roadmap to becoming $10 Trillion Economy
Mumbai: YES BANK and CNBC-TV18’s – The Growth Summit: A vision to a $10 Trillion Economy, in association with Max Life Insurance, was successfully concluded in Hyderabad on Friday. With policymakers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and a wide range of experts weighing in on India’s economic progress over the next few years, the last chapter of the Growth Summit hosted policymakers, experts, entrepreneurs, and more. The summit witnessed discussions around the government’s ambitious 25-year plan intended to position India as the world’s third-largest economy with a GDP of $10 trillion.
In the opening remarks, Mr Prashant Kumar, Managing Director & CEO of YES BANK, said, “We are fortunate to be citizens of this country which is the 5th largest economy and aspires to be the third largest economy by 2030. As we also aspire to be a developed nation by 2047, I think it’s crucial not just to focus on GDP growth but the growth of 140 crores Indians together, where their standard of living goes up. And where everybody enjoys the fruit of the development in India.
During his address, Mr Kumar announced the launch of ‘Yes Private’ in Hyderabad, which is the Bank’s newest market offering that aims to partner HNI Business owners and C-Suite executives in their endeavor to leverage the opportunities on the road towards a $10 trillion Indian economy.
The event kicked off with an engaging discussion on ‘Unleashing the Animal Spirit: Building the Right Support Structure for Growth’ with T-Hub CEO Srinivas Rao Mahankali where he said, “Building a world-class entrepreneurial ecosystem is a collective journey, where startups, corporations, government, academia, and media come together to create a supportive atmosphere for everyone. Inspired by innovators in Silicon Valley and directed by thought leaders such as Dan Eisenberg, we try to build an environment where innovation and opportunities booms. With startups at the forefront and corporations achieving new heights, supported by strong policies and diverse funding options, we are shaping the future of entrepreneurship collectively.”
The day progressed with a thought-provoking conversation on ‘Inside The Laboratory of India’s $10 TRILLION DREAM’ with Mr Satish Reddy, Chairman, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories. The session was followed by an intriguing panel discussion on ‘Innovate, Produce, Thrive: India’s Path to Global Competitiveness’ with industry experts – Mr Krishna Bodanapu, Executive Vice-Chairman & MD, Cyient ; Dr Sai Prasad, ED, Bharat Biotech & CII President, Telangana; Mr Anurag Malempati, Promoter, Leap India Food & Logistics Pvt. Ltd.; Pradeep Chowdhry, MD, Gemini Edibles & Fats India Pvt. Ltd.; and Mr Pawan Jain, Director, Kirby Building Systems and Structures India ( Gujarat) Pvt Ltd.
The evening continued with a special address by Mr. Prashant Tripathy, MD & CEO– Max Life Insurance MD & CEO Prashant Tripathy said “As India makes its way towards becoming a $10 trillion economy, innovation in enabling financial inclusivity will be a key pillar of progress. Over the past decade, transformative innovations like UPI and JAM Trinity have catalysed our financial inclusion efforts, while the advent and proliferation of fintech has been delivering exponential growth. As we move further, continuous regulatory support and initiatives like technology enabled risk management are essential for sustaining this upward trajectory. Within this context, Hyderabad’s ascent as a thriving hub of next gen innovation epitomizes India’s immense growth potential. With its vibrant ecosystem and skilled workforce, the city serves as a beacon of India’s ability to foster future forward progress. Through strategic policymaking and collaborative endeavours, we are poised to translate our vision into reality, driving not just economic prosperity but also societal advancement.”
The summit moved ahead with a thought-provoking session conducted by Kumaar Bagrodia, leading Neuroscientist & Founder, NeuroLeap on ‘The Neuroscience of Innovation’. The concluding panel discussion titled ‘Beyond the Norm: Redefining Innovation for Progress’, brought together industry experts, including Mr Mohit Jaju, Director, Godavari Drugs Ltd.; Mr BV Kondanda Pani, MD, Algoleap Technologies Pvt. Ltd.,Mr I V Ramana Raju, Co-founder & CEO, Fabex Steel Structures, and Mr LS Patil, Promoter & MD, Patil Rail Infra Ltd.
The event transitioned seamlessly into an interesting conversation on ‘Stardom & Strategy’ with Mr Adivi Sesh, Actor & Writer, speaking about his upcoming projects. He added, “I’m currently shooting for two films. G2 serves as the sequel to my 2018 hit, Gurucharya, which rebirthed the spy genre in Telugu cinema. With G2, we are aiming for a national impact. Recently, we’ve welcomed Emraan Hashmi to our cast, and we are excited to expand our reach to audiences across five diverse languages across the country. I’m also working on another project, Dacoit, which we are shooting in Hindi, featuring the extremely talented Shruti Hassan.”
The summit concluded with an enticing conversation moderated by Mugdha Kalra, CNBC-TV18 Anchor on ‘Smashing Success: Grit to Global Stardom’ with Ms Saina Nehwal, Badminton Champion – Olympic Medalist. Speaking about her comeback, struggles, and achievements she stated, “It is difficult for athletes, as each one battles with their individual problems. Every individual ventures into this field with the goal of achieving distinction on an international level, but not everyone escapes the injuries. Reflecting on the early days, one doesn’t live on the potential drawbacks; instead, the focus is on enjoyment and striving for success.”
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Times Network to air JVC Exit Poll across 5 regions on April 29
Four-hour broadcast spans states and Puducherry with data-led analysis
MUMBAI: Times Network is set to roll out what it calls one of its most expansive election programming efforts yet, culminating in the JVC Exit Poll on 29 April, with a multi-hour broadcast spanning key poll-bound regions.
The exit poll will air across Times Now and Times Now Navbharat, beginning at 5pm and 4pm respectively. Co-powered by Vedanta and Jindal Stainless, the programming aims to combine on-ground reportage with data-driven projections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.
The network has deployed over 50 journalists across these regions, gathering voter sentiment and local insights in the run-up to polling. The effort builds on its ongoing election formats such as Election Yatra and Election Premier League, which have tracked campaign narratives and community-level issues.
In parallel, Times Now Navbharat has focused on constituency-level reporting in West Bengal through its Jan Gan ka Mann series, capturing voter opinions across diverse segments.
The coverage has also featured interviews with prominent political leaders. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress leaders Ramesh Chennithala and V D Satheesan have appeared on the network’s election specials. From Tamil Nadu, voices including deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran, BJP leader K Annamalai and NTK’s Seeman have also featured in discussions.
On the day of the exit poll, the network’s primetime anchors, including Navika Kumar, Zakka Jacob and Sumit Awasthi, will lead the coverage. They will be joined by a panel of political analysts, psephologists and senior journalists offering real-time insights and interpretation of trends.
The programming will integrate grassroots reportage with analytics from the JVC Exit Poll, aiming to give viewers an early sense of electoral outcomes ahead of the official results on 4 May.
With its combined English and Hindi broadcast reach, Times Network is positioning this effort as a comprehensive look at voter sentiment, blending field reporting, data and debate to decode what could lie ahead when the final mandate is revealed.
