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Times Network announces its signature event Times Network India Economic Conclave 2019
MUMBAI: After the phenomenal success of its regional chapters, Times Network, announces its annual signature event, Times Network India Economic Conclave 2019 (IEC). Driving this edition’s theme, ‘$5 Trillion – Aspiration to Action’, the two-day conclave on December 16 & 17 in Mumbai brings together policy makers, bankers, economists, CXO's, global speakers and industry bodies to share actionable strategies that will enable India to continue its significant journey to the $5 trillion milestone.
Illuminating the path to progress for an India on the rise, IEC has been instrumental in addressing the critical issues concerning the country’s economic scenario. In 2018, IEC laid the foundation for India’s mission of $5 Trillion GDP by 2024, which became the clarion call for the nation. Taking the agenda forward, IEC 2019 aims to get the nation’s economic engine roaring again by chalking out a clear road map for translating the $5 trillion aspiration to action and rejuvenate the confidence of the world in India’s growth story against the backdrop of the on-going global economic uncertainty.
Presenting the sharpest minds in business, governance and policy making, IEC has become the hallmark of economic thought leadership. With thought provoking sessions and actionable solutions from world-class thinkers and speakers under one roof, IEC 2019 presents an impressive line-up of speakers including Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Ravi Shankar Prasad -Minister of Law & Justice, Communications, Electronics & Information Technology; Dharmendra Pradhan – Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel, Government of India; Shaktikanta Das – RBI Governor; Gita Gopinath – Chief Economist, IMF; Nassim Nicholas Taleb – Scholar, Trader and Risk Expert; D Subbarao – Former RBI Governor; Rajnish Kumar – Chairman, SBI; Uday Kotak – MD, Kotak Mahindra Bank; Sadhguru – Indian yogi, mystic and author; Rajan Anandan – Managing Director, Sequoia Capital; Anil Agarwal – Founder & Chairman, Vedanta Resources; Manish Chokhani – Director, ENAM Holdings; Amitabh Chaudhry – CEO, Axis Bank; Pawan Goenka – MD, Mahindra & Mahindra Limited; Chris Wood – Global Head of Equity Strategy, Jefferies; V Vaidyanathan – MD & CEO, IDFC FIRST Bank; Keki Mistry – Vice Chairman & CEO, HDFC; Mark Mobius – Partner, Mobius Capital Partners; Ashok P Hinduja – Chairman, Hinduja Group of Companies and Gopichand P Hinduja – Co-Chairman, Hinduja Group of Companies amongst others. Richard Branson – Founder, Virgin Group will deliver a special message
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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.
