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  • A special brand film capturing the brand genesis will be released on the Launch day across the Network channels and its social media platforms

    Times Network launches ET Now Swadesh

    By Our Staff

     

    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.”

     

     

  • He will continue his role as Managing Editor of the ET Now

    Nikunj Dalmia is also Managing Editor of ET Now Swadesh

    By Our Staff

     

    Nikunj Dalmia
    Nikunj Dalmia

    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
    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.”

     

  • Announces Rise with India Primetime, a new programming schedule starting June 24, 5-7pm on weekdays

    ET Now celebrates 10 years with new primetime programming

    By A Correspondent

     

    English business channel ET Now is celebrating a decade of operations in India and has announced a new primetime band Rise with India Primetime, a programming schedule starting from June 24, 5-7pm on weekdays.

     

    MK Anand

    Said MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network: “As we celebrate our 10th birthday, we look forward to reinforcing our position as the torchbearer of Indias growth story and the platform that will help every Indian Rise with India.”

     

     

     

    Nikunj Dalmia

    Added Nikunj Dalmia, Managing Editor, ET Now: “From being a hardcore business channel to now serving holistic business news to the nation at large, we have come a long way. With powerful and impactful content and a strong editorial team, ET Now is set to further raise the bar for the English business news category.”

     

     

  • Inamdar will report to Nikunj Dalmia, Managing Editor, ET Now

    ET Now appoints Tamanna Inamdar, will present 9pm show

    By A Correspondent

     

    Tamanna Inamdar

    ET Now has announced the appointment of Tamanna Inamdar as Senior Editor – Policy and Politics, strengthening its editorial leadership team. In her role, Inamdar will present the channel’s primetime show India Development Debate at 9pm and lead reportage on political news and debates for the channel’s evening band.  Inamdar happens on the back of Executive Editor Supriya Shrinate’s decision to resign and contest for the Lok Sabha elections.

     

    Based out of the Mumbai office, Tamanna will report to Nikunj Dalmia, Managing Editor, ET Now. Inamdar worked recently with Bloomberg Quint and also with CNBC Awaaz. She has done a stint with Times Now in the past.

    On the appointment, Dalmia said: “Tamanna is a proficient journalist with strong insights in covering business, political and economy news. I am pleased to welcome Tamanna to the team and look forward to a strengthened content offering to our viewers.”

     

  • Sandeep Gurumurthi to move on from ET NOW

    Nikunj Dalmia to helm ET Now as Sandeep Gurumurthi moves on

    By A Correspondent

     

    Times Network has announced the elevation of Nikunj Dalmia to Managing Editor, ET Now. Dalmia will succeed Sandeep Gurumurthi, who announced his decision to move on from his current responsibilities.

     

    Dalmia will report to MK Anand, MD & CEO, Times Network, and will lead all editorial decisions for the channel, head news programming, conceptualise shows in addition to his anchoring responsibilities – The Market, Closing Trades and Market Makers.

     

    Commenting on the development Anand said: “Sandeep has been an integral part of ET Now, right from its inception. We are grateful to him for his many contributions in making ET Now a front-runner and the most coveted business news channel in India. We wish him well in his future endeavor. We are also pleased to welcome Nikunj in his new role and Im sure he will lead ET Now to greater glories.

     

     

  • Gurumurthi assumes charge of all editorial and programming, taking over from Managing Editor R Sridharan who has moved on

    Sandeep Gurumurthi takes charge of ET Now

    By A Correspondent

     

    Sandeep Gurumurthi

    Business channels ET Now has elevated Sandeep Gurumurthi as its Executive Editor.

    Bidding adieu to R Sridharan, erstwhile Managing Editor of ET Now and wishing him luck for his future endeavour, the channel welcomed the newly promoted Gurumurthi to take on the reins of sustaining the momentum of keeping the channel abreast at the top.

    On this development, M K Anand, CEO & MD, Times Network said, “Sandeep has maturity and aggression in the right doses and will bring energy and dynamism to the news room. He has played a critical role in ET NOW’s leadership so far and going forward his expertise will be invaluable in building ET Now into a power brand. In his new role as the Executive Editor, he will be responsible for all editorial and programming for the channel.”

    Concurrent to Gurumurthi’s elevation, Nikunj Dalmia is being elevated to the position of Chief Editor- Financial Markets, responsible for Market Hours and Morning band and Supriya Shrinate is being elevated to the position of Chief Editor- News, with all bureaus reporting into her.