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Zee 24 Taas’ Udyog Sammelan ignites Maharashtra’s entrepreneurial spirit
MUMBAI: Maharashtra’s business landscape is evolving, and Zee 24 Taas is ensuring entrepreneurs don’t miss a beat. The channel will telecast the Udyog Sammelan, a premier entrepreneurial event, on 8 Feb at 2:30 pm, 9 Feb at 3:30 pm, 10 Feb at 3:30 pm, and 11 Feb at 3:30 pm. If you’re an entrepreneur—or just dream of being your own boss—this is one event you won’t want to miss!
With the theme ‘Empowering Maharashtra’s Next-Gen Entrepreneurs’, the summit dissected key business challenges and solutions, covering everything from funding access and government policies to digital transformation and industrial innovation. The event placed a spotlight on agribusiness, technology, manufacturing, and services, showing how young visionaries are reshaping Maharashtra’s economic fabric.
Udyog Sammelan wasn’t just talk—it was about action. Here’s what the state’s key decision-makers had to say:
1 Industries minister Uday Samant announced that 20 acres out of every 100 acres acquired will be reserved for MSME startups, setting the stage for Navi Mumbai’s rise as a semiconductor and data centre hub.
2 Minister of ports development Nitesh Narayan Rane revealed that Vadavan Port is set to become Asia’s largest, propelling Maharashtra into a new era of economic expansion. “Our vision is to make Konkan an industrial hub,” he declared.
3 Minister of skill development & entrepreneurship, Mangal Prabhat Lodha stressed the importance of employee respect in building successful industries. He also announced the integration of 438 ITIs into industry operations and the launch of a Private Participation Policy.
Zee 24 Taas editor Kamlesh Sutar underscored the importance of the initiative, stating, “The Udyog Sammelan was not just a conference—it was a catalyst for Maharashtra’s entrepreneurial growth. By bringing together industry leaders and innovators, we are ensuring that these powerful insights reach a larger audience, enabling entrepreneurs to unlock new opportunities.”
Zee Media Corporation Ltd CEO Karan Abhishek Singh echoed this sentiment, adding, “At Zee Media, we thrive on fostering meaningful partnerships that drive impact. This telecast is our commitment to supporting the business community, sparking new ideas, and creating a robust ecosystem for Maharashtra’s entrepreneurs.”
The Udyog Sammelan telecast is more than just another business discussion—it’s a masterclass in navigating today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. Whether you’re an established entrepreneur, a startup enthusiast, or just someone curious about where Maharashtra’s industries are headed, this broadcast is packed with actionable insights, strategic guidance, and success stories that can inspire and inform your next big move.
News Broadcasting
Network18 channels lead YouTube news viewership in March 2026
CNN-News18, News18 India and CNBC channels top categories with record views
MUMBAI: When the world hit refresh on breaking news, Network18’s channels were already streaming ahead. As geopolitical tensions and war-driven headlines fuelled a surge in global news consumption, the network’s digital playbook delivered big clocking record Youtube viewership across English, Hindi and business news categories in March 2026.
At the forefront was CNN-News18, which emerged as the clear leader in the English news segment with 130 million live and video-on-demand views. The channel edged past competitors such as Times of India (126.5 million), Times Now (101.1 million), India Today (88.2 million) and NDTV (77.5 million), according to Databeings data for March.
In the Hindi news arena, News18 India delivered a commanding performance, racking up a staggering 3,297 million views on YouTube. The channel comfortably outpaced NDTV India, which recorded 3,119 million views, underlining its deep reach and consistent engagement with mass audiences, as per Playboard data.
The network’s dominance wasn’t confined to general news. In the Hindi business segment, CNBC Awaaz topped the charts with 92 million views, narrowly ahead of Zee Business (90 million) and well ahead of ET Now Swadesh (57 million). Meanwhile, its English counterpart CNBC-TV18 posted a strong 58 million views, reinforcing the network’s cross-category strength.
The spike in viewership reflects a broader shift in audience behaviour, with viewers increasingly turning to digital platforms particularly Youtube for real-time updates and in-depth coverage during high-intensity news cycles. For Network18, the numbers signal more than just scale; they underline the effectiveness of a multi-platform strategy that blends speed, credibility and continuous coverage.
In a month where the news never paused, it seems viewers chose to stay tuned where the stream never stopped.
