CNN-News18, India’s leading English news channel, has partnered with Nippon India Mutual Fund to unveil the CNN-News18 and Nippon India Mutual Fund Prime Time Studio. Designed as a state-of-the-art studio, it sets a new benchmark for premium news presentation, delivering a more immersive and engaging viewing experience.
CNN-News18 and Nippon India Mutual Fund’s Prime Time Studio launches today, 1 July 2026, and will broadcast live on weekdays from 5:55 PM to 9:55 PM.
It will feature a stellar line-up of anchors hosting primetime shows – ‘Plain Speak’ with Shivani Gupta at 5:55 pm, ‘Brass Tacks’ with Nabila Jamal at 6:55 pm, ‘The Right Stand’ with Anand Narasimhan at 7:55 pm, and ‘The Hard Facts’ with Rahul Shivshankar at 8:55 pm.
Every evening, CNN-News18 Prime Time cuts through the noise to bring viewers conversations that shape national narratives. Anchored by some of India’s most credible journalists, it goes beyond headlines with sharp analysis, informed debates and meaningful perspective, helping audiences understand not just what happened, but why it matters. In a fast-moving news environment where everyone is chasing the story, CNN-News18 Prime Time stands apart by delivering news that “makes sense.”
Rahul Shivshankar, Editorial Affairs Director, CNN-News18, said, “The trust our viewers place in CNN-News18 is something we value deeply and strive to strengthen every single day. That means constantly investing in our journalism while also collaborating with partners who share our commitment to excellence. Our partnership with Nippon India Mutual Fund is a reflection of that philosophy. CNN-News18 and Nippon India Mutual Fund Prime Time Studio elevates our prime time offering, creating a dynamic environment where India’s biggest stories are reported, analysed and debated with the credibility, clarity and context our viewers expect from us.”
Smriti Mehra, CEO – English and Business News, Network18, said, “As India’s most-watched English news channel, CNN-News18 is constantly striving to raise the bar, both editorially and technologically, to deliver the best possible experience for our audiences. Prime time is where the day’s most consequential stories come together, demanding credibility, context and meaningful conversations. The CNN-News18 and Nippon India Mutual Fund Prime Time Studio reflects our commitment to continuous innovation in news broadcasting. This partnership brings together two trusted brands to create a premium destination where audiences can engage with news that informs, explains and matters.”
Kaiyomurz Daver, Chief Marketing Officer, Nippon India Mutual Fund, said, “Investor trust is built over time through consistent engagement and meaningful conversations. As one of India’s leading mutual fund houses, we believe it is important to be present on platforms that people rely on for credible information and informed perspectives. Our association with CNN-News18 reflects our commitment to engaging investors through a trusted news ecosystem while continuing to encourage greater awareness and participation in mutual fund investing. Through this association, we look forward to engaging with a wider audience in an environment that encourages informed financial conversations and reinforces the importance of long-term investing.”
The launch of the CNN-News18 and Nippon India Mutual Fund Prime Time Studio marks another milestone in CNN-News18’s journey of continuous innovation, further elevating the way audiences experience the nation’s biggest stories every evening.