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CNBC-TV18’s ‘The Firm’ presents a special series, ‘COMPANIES, ACT!’
MUMBAI: CNBC-TV18’s ‘The Firm’ enjoys the distinction of being Indian television’s only show dedicated exclusively to corporate law, governance, M&A, tax and audit matters. The Firm is hence, best poised to present ‘Companies, Act!’ – an extremely topical special series, over the next few weeks. Through 8-10 episodes, the show will showcase the best minds in business, finance, law and accounting to bring you an in-depth analysis of what the new Companies Act, 2013 means for corporate India and its stakeholders.
From 1st April, 2014, The Companies Act, 2013 is finally a reality – with 29 chapters, 7 schedules, 470 sections (only 282 operational as of now) and 19 chapters of Rules (operational). Each one of India’s over 9 lakh companies will now have to exist, operate, grow and govern as per this landmark, new legal architecture.
From incorporation to capital raising, governance, board management, accounting and audit, M&A, litigation and bankruptcy – ‘Companies, Act!’ will cover every aspect of the impact of this new law on India Inc.
Tune in to CNBC-TV18 to watch ‘Companies, Act!’ every Saturday at 10:00 pm and every Sunday at 6:30 pm from 19th April, 2014.
The Firm on CNBC-TV18 is an industry benchmark in covering the latest in corporate law, governance, taxation and auditing. With India leading the emerging markets promise and as Indian corporates make global moves and investment flows deepen, shareholder protection strategies, merger & acquisition tactics and taxation issues will be critical to success. Hosted by Menaka Doshi, The Firm is the one-stop destination to stay abreast of the rapid developments in this space.
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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.







