Harishree Mehta joins Times Now as assiatant editor stocks

Media Release, August 11

NEW DELHI

One of the best recognised faces of CNBC-TV18, Harishree Mehta has switched over to TIMES NOW, the upcoming 24 hour English news channel by Times Global Broadcasting Company Ltd, from the Times Group, in alliance with Reuters.

Harishree has been associated with some of the best known shows in the Indian business television scenario. After Mini Menon she would be another star anchor from CNBC-TV18 to move to TIMES NOW. Harishree, who is a qualified Chartered accountant, is known for her in-depth understanding of the stock markets and her ability to draw links and trends between the markets, policy and the macro-economic scenario.

At Times Now Harishree will take charge of some of the most coveted primetime business shows. She has been associated with some of the most popular business shows on CNBC, such as Closing Bell, Mid-cap radar, Classroom and Stocks and Money.

Confirming the news, Arnab Goswami, Editorin Chief of Times Now, said: “We are delighted to have Harishree onboard. Without doubt she is one of the emerging stars in business television. Besides hosting our key business shows and events, Harishree will work closelywith a team to bring value to our viewers by synergizing with the Economic Times & Reuters. “

Talking about her move to Times, Harishree said “I’m excited about the responsibility I will be taking on Times Now. In my mind I have no doubt that Times Now will go ontobecome the most formidable news channel , more so because it is backed by two credible media giants , The Times Group and Reuters”

Times Now will provide up to the minute news and current affairs from India and around the world. Programming will include Reuters news gathered around the world. The channel is slated to be launched soon before the festive season.

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