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National Stock Exchange of India announced 6th season of NSE FinWiz powered by CNBC-TV18
MUMBAI: National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), India’s leading stock exchange launched season 6 of NSE FinWiz at the NSE Auditorium on 27th November, 2018. This initiative was powered by CNBC-TV18, India’s No. 1 business news channel. With the latest edition, the property aimed to improve the financial literacy of young Indians to empower them in making the right investing decisions with advice from credible financial specialists.
Celebrating 25 years in existence, NSE revamped their logo to signify holistic prosperity for all, which also inspired the theme for this edition, “Invest in Yourself: Your Path To Prosperity”. The evening commenced with a welcome address by Manisha Gupta, Editor – Commodities & Currencies, CNBC-TV18 who set the tone for the evening. Following which was an opening address by Vikram Limaye, MD & CEO, NSE who then engaged in a discussion on the 25 years of National Stock Exchange and the road ahead for the exchange, financial discipline, smart investing and more with Ms. Gupta. The evening then continued into a riveting panel discussion on the topic of ‘Creating prosperity with financial discipline’ with esteemed panellists such as Niranjan Hiranandani, Co-Founder and MD, Hiranandani Group, Sharad Mittal, MD, Motilal Oswal Real Estate Fund, RM Vishakha, Managing Director and CEO, IndiaFirst Life Insurance, Radhika Gupta, CEO, Edelweiss Asset Management Ltd., Feroze Azeez, Dy CEO, Anand Rathi Private Wealth Management, and was moderated by Ms. Gupta.
Speaking about the initiative, Vikram Limaye, MD & CEO, NSE said, “The crux of our initiative was to enrich the youth with financial education. Being key contributors and growth drivers of our economy, empowering them would consequently help bolster the economy of the nation as well. With CNBC-TV18 on board, we aim to efficiently reach out to our target audience using effective communication. We hope that the partnership will culminate into a successful synergy and help us achieve our goal.”
Manisha Gupta, Editor – Commodities & Currencies, CNBC-TV18 commented the launch saying, “At CNBC-TV18 we have always endeavoured to equip our viewers with knowledge on the corporate world, financial markets, investments, various industry verticals and beyond. The NSE FinWiz is yet another step in the same direction to capacitate young investors with the information they require to make the best possible investment decisions.”
The initiative is an effort to foster a generation of smart investors thereby aiding the overall economy of the country as well.
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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.
