How CNBC-Awaaz managing editor Anuj Singhal sees Budget 2025 panning out

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How CNBC-Awaaz managing editor Anuj Singhal sees Budget 2025 panning out

Singhal has drawn up an informative programming lineup to simplify the Budget for viewers

Anuj Singhal

MUMBAI: Hindi business news channel CNBC-Awaaz  has budgeted oodles of programming and innovations as it seeks to give its viewers a simplified rendition of the Union  Budget when it is presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. 

The channel’s managing editor Anuj Singhal shared his views on the upcoming Budget 2025 and detailed the channel’s comprehensive programming strategy to decode its impact on the economy and markets.

Reflecting on the previous year’s budget, Singhal noted, “The 2024 Budget was essentially a vote-on-account, but significant announcements like the rationalisation of capital gains tax stood out. We expect the government to continue streamlining the tax structure and closing existing loopholes.”

Singhal emphasised CNBC-Awaaz's audience-focused approach under the theme Make or Break, aimed at day traders and investors closely tracking budget announcements. He highlighted the inclusion of expert panels, such as the Budget Editors, featuring CEOs and market specialists dissecting budget impacts on stocks and investments. The Budget Jury will cover tax, mutual funds, and broader market trends from both common investor and market perspectives. Additionally, a Tech Panchayat  will provide real-time stock trading insights based on budget developments.

Addressing the challenge from digital-first competitors, Singhal revealed plans for a digital-exclusive stream featuring prominent anchors and experts on YouTube and other platforms. “We are fully leveraging our position as the number one digital business news platform in terms of reach,” he said.

Singhal assured viewers of CNBC-Awaaz’s capability to track market reactions in real-time. “Our anchors live and breathe markets. We’ll keep one eye on the budget and the other on live stock movements, ensuring our audience doesn’t miss a single detail.”

Special formats, including interactive charts and live market check-ins, will further enrich the coverage.
On anticipated policy changes, Singhal was cautious: “We do not foresee a significant policy shift. The government’s prudent fiscal approach has served it well. Any major change would indeed be surprising.”

With a robust line-up of expert opinions and digital innovations, CNBC-Awaaz aims to provide unmatched coverage of Budget 2025, empowering traders and investors with actionable insights.