Times Network Launches Comprehensive Election Coverage with JVC Exit Poll Times Network is set to deliver an extensive election programming initiative, culminating in the JVC Exit Poll on 29 April. The network will broadcast the event across its platforms, Times Now and Times Now Navbharat, starting at 5pm and 4pm respectively. This effort, co-powered by Vedanta and Jindal Stainless, combines on-ground reportage with data-driven projections to analyze voter sentiment in key regions: West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry. The network has deployed over 50 journalists across these states to gather insights and track campaign dynamics. This initiative builds on existing election formats like Election Yatra and Election Premier League, which have previously focused on campaign narratives and community-level issues. Additionally, Times Now Navbharat has emphasized constituency-level reporting in West Bengal through its Jan Gan ka Mann series, capturing opinions from diverse voter segments. On the day of the exit poll, primetime anchors Navika Kumar, Zakka Jacob, and Sumit Awasthi will lead coverage, joined by political analysts, psephologists, and senior journalists. The programming will integrate grassroots reportage with analytics from the JVC Exit Poll, aiming to provide early insights into electoral outcomes ahead of the official results on 4 May. The network’s English and Hindi broadcasts will offer a comprehensive view of voter sentiment, blending field reporting, data, and debate to interpret potential outcomes. Network18 Reports Revenue Growth Amid Cost Pressures Network18 Media & Investments Limited reported improved financial performance for FY26, with revenue from operations rising to Rs 1,955.1 crore from Rs 1,896.2 crore in FY25. Total income reached Rs 1,978.#west_bengal #vedanta #times_network #jvc_exit_poll #jindal_stainless
