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Times Network & AMFI’s nationwide investor awareness initiative, Jan Nivesh crosses one million pledges
MUMBAI: Jan Nivesh, India’s largest investor education initiative, jointly conducted by Times Network and the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) crosses a milestone of 1 million pledges within just five months after its commencement. Guiding the citizens to a future ready financial path through investing in mutual funds, Jan Nivesh has been successful in spreading the message, ‘Aaj Ki Kamayi, Bhavishya Mein Kam Aayi’ through various campaign across a multitude of platforms.
The investor awareness campaign commenced with a focus to reach out to the citizens across social-strata, age groups and different walks of life to educate, inspire and encourage them to change their financial habits to create wealth smartly by investing in Mutual Funds. During a short span of time, covering 50 cities with more than 100 on ground activations, Jan Nivesh experts have helped clear the doubts that people had towards mutual funds as an asset class and educated the people on investments.
Commenting on the milestone, M K Anand, MD and CEO, Times Network said, “We are extremely happy that the programme has resulted in over 1 million people pledging to invest through Mutual Funds, a clear indication of the success of this initiative. We are proud to be associated with AMFI and playing a significant role in assisting Indians to plan their savings in a smart manner and aid in India’s economic growth in the long run. We believe this endeavor will help the common man ‘Rise with India’.”
The pan India investor education initiative has covered an entire spectrum of people including college students, first-time jobbers, singles planning to get married, newlyweds, parents, as well as entrepreneurs, enlightening them on identifying and achieving their financial aspirations through well planned investments. Jan Nivesh has opened new avenues for people all over the nation, helping them get financially equipped and independent.
Jan Nivesh has encouraged over a million people across age groups and social strata to take a pledge and invest at least a day’s income in mutual funds every month. You can also take part in this nationwide movement by giving a missed call on 1800 – 8333 – 666 or visiting www.jannivesh.in. For more information on mutual funds, do log on to www.mutualfundssahihai.com
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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.
