Business channel ET Now has announced the launch of its new show, ‘Tracking Trends with Nikunj Dalmia’. The show will offer viewers a comprehensive perspective on dynamic market trends and developments in the ever-evolving financial landscape.
Talking about the show, Nikunj Dalmia, Managing Editor, ET Now and ET Now Swadesh said: “True to our motto, Rise With India, ET Now has opened opportunities and possibilities for every discerning Indian to be a part of the country’s growth story. Furthering this mission, our latest show aims to empower viewers with a deeper understanding of the market dynamics and emerging trends. I am confident that the expert analysis combined with the show’s interactive format will provide our viewers with a strategic edge in the dynamic world of investments.”
ET Now Swadesh, the Hindi business news channel from Times Network, announced its dedicated digital platform, etnowswadesh.com on August 15.
Said Rohit Chadda, President & COO – Digital Business, Times Network said: “Our recent launch of etnownews.com has successfully registered a staggering 5 crore users in a short span of time. This achievement propels us to introduce the unparalleled Hindi business news offering of ET Now Swadesh in its digital avatar, ensuring accessibility for all segments of viewers who consume business news online. We are encouraged by the promising results of the ET NOW Swadesh website, which has already received half a million page views even before its launch. We are confident it will further our mission of fostering financial freedom for every discerning Indian.”
Added Nikunj Dalmia, Managing Editor, ET Nowand ET Now Swadesh added: “Over the last two years, ET Now Swadesh has championed a revolution of financial empowerment and progress for millions of Hindi-speaking viewers. As we expand our digital footprint, etnowswadesh.com seamlessly integrates the channel’s Live stream and content with a host of web exclusives including special shows, videos, and compelling analysis, uniquely curated for Hindi viewers. I am confident that etnowswadesh.com will deeply resonate with the audience, fulfilling their aspirations to rise with India.”
Leading English business News has announced the launch of its digital business news platform, ETNowNews.com.
Rohit Chadda
Said Rohit Chadda, President & COO – Digital Business, Times Network said, “Serving holistic business news to the nation at large, we are delighted to expand ET Now’s unparalleled business news offerings to digital viewers. Powerful content enhanced by visual storytelling and simplified information to deliver easy-to-consume stories on business, stock market and economy, the website has been carefully designed and curated to appeal to the content preferences of all cohorts of users consuming business news online. With powerful and impactful multimedia content and a strong editorial team, I am confident ETNowNews.com will further fuel our mission in driving financial empowerment and will act as an enabler of financial freedom for every discerning Indian.”
Added Nikunj Dalmia, Managing Editor, ET Now and ET Now Swadesh said, “ET Now has been committed to India’s growth story for over a decade and we are now thrilled to launch our digital arm, ETNowNews.com, a multimedia business news platform that truly integrates ET Now’s Live stream, exclusive content, special shows, videos, and compelling analysis. Pioneering a revolution of financial empowerment and progress for millions of Indians, ET Now has delivered breakthrough stories that have redefined the Indian economic landscape. I am confident that ETNowNews.com will resonate with the audience, fulfilling their dreams and aspirations to Rise with India.”
Times Network has announced the launch of Times Now Navbharat, Hindi news channel and ET Now Swadesh, Hindi Business News channel in US, Canada and key international markets, in partnership with Yupp TV, internet-based TV and On-demand service provider.
Jagdish Mulchandani
Said Jagdish Mulchandani, COO and Executive President, Times Network: “We are thrilled to expand our content portfolio by introducing our recently launched Hindi news channels to our global viewers on Yupp TV. Our best-in-class Entertainment & English News channels are strongly positioned in over 100+ countries and we are now excited to present compelling news content in Hindi language for viewers across international markets. Presenting a holistic reportage on global, national, local, financial & business news content, Times Now Navbharat and ET NOW Swadesh will serve as an essential addition to their daily dose of news consumption. I am confident that with our latest Hindi offerings, we will further enrich the TV viewing experience of the viewers in Indian language and continue to keep them informed with in-depth, conclusive and credible news.”
Added Uday Reddy, Founder & CEO of Yupp TV: “We are happy to announce the launch of Times Network’s Hindi news channels, Times Now Navbharat and ET NOW Swadesh in US, Canada and key international markets. We have seen a huge scope for Indian television with Hindi language in these markets and will be a great value add for our brand. Yupp TV users can now watch their favourite Hindi content globally, giving them more entertainment options to choose from.”
Strengthening the Network’s footprint in the language space, Times Network is set to mark its debut in the Hindi Business News genre with the launch of ET Now Swadesh. It promises to be a catalyst of growth, energizing every discerning Indian to Rise with India. The channel will also unveil its brand manifesto that reflects its unique proposition in the Hindi Business News category. A special brand film capturing the brand genesis will be released on the Launch day across the Network channels and its social media platforms.
Led by Nikunj Dalmia as the Managing Editor, the channel features trail blazing editorial team of seasoned financial and business journalists including Mihir Bhatt, Pradeep Pandya, Kavita Thapliyal and Priyanka Anand.
Commenting on the launch, MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network said: “ET Now has been committed to India’s growth story for over a decade and we are now thrilled to launch our maiden Hindi Business News channel, ET Now Swadesh, which not only presents a distinct proposition in the Hindi business news category but further fuels our mission to help every Indian Rise With India. While the pandemic presented unprecedented challenges worldwide, it has undoubtedly been an agent of radical change, to rethink and reimagine businesses and lives. New streams including digital services & payments, financial & investments tools have emerged as the definitive factors that will pave the path to progress. With an unwavering faith in India, ET Now Swadesh with its mission, Badho Desh Ke Saath, will pioneer a new revolution of financial empowerment and progress for crores of Hindi speaking viewers. I am confident that our new offering will resonate with our viewers, fulfilling their dreams and aspirations to Rise with India.”
Times Network has named Nikunj Dalmia as Managing Editor of its soon-to-be-launched Hindi business news channel, ET Now Swadesh. In his new role, Dalmia will lead all editorial decisions and oversee the management of the channel besides continuing his current role as Managing Editor of the ET Now where he also hosts the key The Market and Closing Trades shows.
MK Anand
Commenting on the development, MK Anand, MD & CEO Times Network said: “Nikunj is a network stalwart and has played a pivotal role in nourishing and growing ET Now since its inception. In the Indian business journalist community, he is peerless with a reputation built on in-depth knowledge of financial markets, businesses and micro and macro-economic trends. Nikunj has been instrumental in shaping and sustaining ET Now’s market leadership. True to our motto, Rise With India, ET Now has delivered breakthrough stories that has redefined the Indian economic landscape and is the preferred choice of the country’s top policy-makers, corporates and business news viewers. We are thrilled at the launch of our second Hindi news offering, ET Now Swadesh and I am confident Nikunj will lead this new mandate to its glory and success, and further raise the bar for the Hindi business news category.”
Commenting on his new role, Dalmia added: “I am really excited to take on this new mantle and look forward to working with a talented and determined team of journalists and crew. With a unique content offering that is focussed on empowering viewers with the knowledge that will enable them to be part of India’s growth story, ET Now Swadesh will sharply differentiate itself from other players in the Hindi business news category.”
Times Network has announced key appointments and elevations in its leadership team given its upcoming launches Times Now Navbharat and ET Now Swadesh in Hindi.
M K Anand
Commenting on the development, MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network said: “2020 was a tumultuous year for the broadcasters and while we were severely tested by the pandemic, Times Network not just managed to harness every headwind in its path but continued to march ahead successfully by setting new industry benchmarks. The superior talent of our leadership team is one of key pillars that drove the network’s significant growth during these unprecedented times and accelerated our overall digital transformation efforts. These elevations are a recognition of their contribution to the growth of the company.”
Rahul ShivshankarVivek Srivastava
On the editorial front, Rahul Shivshankar has been elevated to Editorial Director while continuing to lead the editorial mandate of Times Now as its Editor-in-Chief
Given its digital plans, the network has elevated Vivek Srivastava to President Strategy & Operations – Broadcast and Digital. He will lead the digital operations of the network and
Savvy Dilip
oversee product strategy, audience development and operations planning for both digital and broadcast businesses. It has also appointed Savvy Dilip as Executive Vice President and Head- Digital Growth. Savvy will lead product development, content-led audience growth, technology based digital consumer experiences, social media amplification and online marketing for all the digital platforms of the Network. Savvy Dilip, who had turned entrepreneur for a bit, is a seasoned broadcast professional having worked with Network 18 and iTV in the past. She will report to Srivastava.
Other senior management promotions include Manish Wadkar, Senior Vice President & Head – Legal, Pranav Bakshi, Senior Vice President – Digital, Hina Jafri, Vice President & Head – Corporate Communications, Poonam Bavdanker, Vice President – Human Resources, Saurabh Bhowal, Vice President & Head – Content and Programming, Zoom & The Zoom Studios and Mihir Bhatt, Vice President & Executive Editor, Times Influence.
Continuing to play a pivotal role in aiding the Network’s growth, the leadership team comprising Jagdish Mulchandani – Chief Operating Officer and Executive President, Jignesh Kenia, Executive Vice President & Head – Corporate Strategy & Digital Transformation, Gaurav Dhawan, Executive Vice President – Revenue and S. Srivathsan as Executive Vice President and Head – Human Resources will drive their respective portfolios for the Network.
