As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day, ET NOW, an English Business News channel, and ET NOW Swadesh, a Hindi business News channel, have announced a programming lineup themed ‘India @100’.
As per the network, both channels will air a series of insightful content, highlighting key pillars essential to shaping the nation’s future: Economic Growth and Innovation, Education and Skill Development, Healthcare and Wellbeing, Sustainability and Environment, Governance and Democracy, Technology and Digital Transformation, Social Change and Inclusivity and India’s Global Role.
With in-depth analysis, commentary, and stories of innovation and resilience, both channels will explore the vision of a progressive, inclusive, and self-reliant India.
Independence Day programming on ET NOW and ET NOW Swadesh will include the following:
Businesses Of Naya Bharat: This 30-minute show airing on August 14, at 1 pm, will explore businesses driving India’s economy. The panel will include- Vikas Khemani, Founder of Carnelian Asset Management, and Nooresh Merani, Founder, Analyse India. The show will delve into India Inc.’s success and the stocks that are propelling the nation towards its $5 trillion economic goal.
INDIA @100- Financial Freedom Day: The show will air at 5 pm with Kavita Thapliyal on August 14 for 30 minutes and provide actionable financial strategies, model portfolios, and expert hacks. Featuring insights from Nilesh Shah, CEO, Kotak AMC; Dhirendra Kumar, CEO, Value Research; and Feroze Azeez, Deputy CEO, Anand Rathi Wealth.
India @100: An exclusive debate, ‘India @100,’ on ET NOW with Anchor Vikram Oza will air on August 14 at 9 pm and will focus on the role of India Inc. in driving the nation to a $5 trillion economy, highlighting the strategies and milestones essential for this transformation. The panellists will include- Gurcharan Das, Author, and Commentator, Former CEO P&G India, and Siddhartha Sanyal, Chief Economist and Head of Research, Bandhan Bank.
Swadeshi Superstar, Kamaai Asardar: This show on ET NOW Swadesh hosted by Abhishek Satya Vratam will air on August 14, and will delve into the performance of PSU stocks and homegrown companies, the pillars of strength for the Indian economy. The experts on the panel will include- Gaurang Shah, Whole Time Director, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Rohan Mehta, CEO and Portfolio Manager, Turtle Wealth; and Rajesh Agarwal, Head of Research, AUM Capital Market.
India @100: On Independence Day at noon, Sheryll D’Souza will anchor a 30-minute special on ET NOW to decode the Prime Minister’s speech at Red Fort, New Delhi. Insights will include Sanjay Nayar, Founder and Chairman of Sorin Investments, and Rajnish Kumar, Former Chairman, State Bank of India.
India @100 Desh Ka Dum: Marking Independence Day, ET NOW Swadesh will air a 30-minute panel discussion led by Abhishek Satya Vratam on India’s economic resilience and border security. Featuring defense experts Major General Rajan Kochhar (Retd.), Augustine Vinod (Retd) Group Captain, and Col. Shailendra Singh (Retd), this show will address national strength amid rising Chinese interference post-Bangladesh crisis.
