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Zee Business Unveils The most promising Budget Survey
NEW DELHI: Zee Business (part of India’s largest News Network, Zee Media Corporation Limited) India’s No. 1 Hindi business news channel has taken a lead further by digging deeper relating to news for its viewers spread in India as well as abroad. The business news channel has conducted a nation wide survey in nine cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Patna, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Indore and Lucknow) comprising of industry experts as well as common man to capture mood of masses relating to the forthcoming Union Budget.
A quantitative survey, using a structured questionnaire was administered to CXOs from top 500 companies and SMEs to sense and understand the kind of Budget do industry captains and top honchos expect.
The telephonic survey was conducted with the best minds from India Inc., Indian and global markets, industry experts, economists, intelligentsia as well as chief wage earners (CWEs), housewives/ working women and students. Zee Business unravels the initial expectations of India’s economic future and its subsequent impact based on industry reactions, citizen demands, market implications and expert opinions.
As the world is watching, expectations are running high for Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing the Indian economy back on track. It will be a litmus test for the new dispensation as they had promised to millions of Indians before getting the mandate of serving the largest democratic country of the world. Will Narendra Modi and Arun Jaitley stand tall with these expectations revealed? The world is watching!
To know more, watch the ‘Big Story’ on 4th July, Friday where nation’s budget expectations will be unearthed by the Nation’s No.1 Hindi Business News Channel Zee Business.
News Broadcasting
BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest overhaul in 15 years
Cost pressures and leadership change drive major workforce reduction plan
LONDON: BBC has unveiled plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs, roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce, in what marks its biggest downsizing in 15 years.
The announcement was made during an all-staff meeting led by interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies, as the broadcaster moves to tackle mounting financial pressures and reshape its operations.
Between 1,800 and 2,000 roles are expected to be eliminated from a workforce of around 21,500. The cuts form part of a broader plan to save £500 million over the next two years, aimed at offsetting rising costs, stagnating licence fee income and weaker commercial revenues.
In a communication to staff, BBC interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies said, “I know this creates real uncertainty, but we wanted to be open about the challenge,” acknowledging the impact the move would have across the organisation.
The restructuring comes at a time of leadership transition. Former director-general Tim Davie stepped down earlier this month, with Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, set to take over the role on May 18, 2026.
While some cost-cutting measures are being implemented immediately, the majority of the structural changes are expected to roll out over the next few years, with full savings targeted by the 2027–2028 financial year.
The broadcaster had earlier signalled its intent to reduce its cost base by around 10 per cent over a three-year period, warning of “difficult choices” as it adapts to shifting economic realities and audience expectations.
With operating costs hovering around £6 billion annually, the BBC’s latest move underscores the scale of the financial challenge it faces, as it balances public service commitments with the need for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive media landscape.








