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#ZeeBusinessNumber1: Channel creates history, becomes most-watched on Budget 2020 day
MUMBAI: #ZeeBusinessNumber1: Owing to the love of its viewers, Zee Business has created history by emerging as the most watched channel on Budget Day. The Union Budget was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 in Parliament. Zee Business started its coverage early morning itself and brought all the latest news, updates, budget speech and experts' analysis for its viewers. All the changes, permutations and combinations stemming from Budget proposals were decoded for viewers by Zee Business Managing Editor Anil Singhvi in an easy-to-understand manner, and at the same time providing the deepest of insights.
The depth of the coverage was clearly visible from the love that the viewers showered on Zee Business channel helping it to emerge as the most watched channel in India on Budget Day with a whopping market share of 54 per cent. Not just this, the channel clocked a market share of a whopping 58 per cent while finance minister was delivering her speech in Parliament.
Zee Business' budget day coverage was led by its Managing Editor Anil Singhvi who was on air with his panel of experts for more than 12 hours. Singhvi, with his team of experts, broke breaking news and gave market insights as the finance minister went on to present the Union Budget.
Singhvi was full of praise for his panel after the data revealed that Zee Business has emerged as the most watched channel on Union Budget day. Singhvi said that when you put together such a fine 'Budget Cafe', featuring some of the best names from the industry, the viewers will automatically get glued to the channel.
"On the biggest day for Bazaar, Business, Industry and Economy, Zee Business emerged as country's favourite channel," Singhvi tweeted, while thanking the Zee Business viewers for their love, trust and support.
Notably, Zee Business enjoyed greater market share on Budget 2020 day than two of India's biggest English business channels combined!
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
