IBN-Lokmat brings a 360 degree perspective and analysis on the Budget

IBN-Lokmat brings a 360 degree perspective and analysis on the Budget

The maiden budget of the UPA government will be tabled in the Lok Sabha in the first week of July 2009. “Team Manmohan”is expected to make announcements which affect the life of public and industry. IBN18 Network through its channel IBN-Lokmat has lined up a comprehensive programming schedule to bring to their viewers a 360o perspective on Union Budget ’09. An illustrious team of economic and political journalists along with financial experts will discuss and analyse what the budget is all about, and how it is going to affect the hopes and aspirations of the common man, and how it would influence the business scenario in India.

The railways are the lifeline of the country and over a million passengers travel daily. The freight also generates good enough revenue for the country. With Mamta Banerjee at the helm of affairs, how will she present her maiden budget? Will the Railway budget spring any surprise remains to be seen. IBN-Lokmat has lined up a variety of programmes, which will provide the viewers with minute –to-minute update on the decisions of the Government. The programme schedules planned to provide a holistic understanding of the budget 2009 are as follows:

Pre Budget and Budget Day special programming on IBN-Lokmat:

Programming on account of Railway Budget & Union Budget-09

Pre Budget

* Mamta Express: Half an hour pre Railway budget special with special guests as to what can be expected from Railway Budget.
* LIVE telecast of Railway Budget presentation from the Parliament.
* Special shows on the budget day with experts’ views on the Union Budget.

Budget Day

* LIVE programming as the budget is presented followed by special shows.
* Simultaneously examine the budget by experts in the studio.

Mr. Nikhil Wagle, Editor, IBN-Lokmat said, “IBN-Lokmat’s programming will look at various facets of the Union Budget ‘09 and will bring for its viewers all the news that will affect the state and its people.”