CNBC-TV18 has marked its 21st consecutive year of on-ground and exclusive coverage from the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting at Davos-Klosters, reinforcing its long-standing position as India’s leading destination for global business and policy discourse. The network’s presence at Davos 2026 once again brought Indian perspectives to the forefront of conversations shaping the global economic and geopolitical agenda.

According to a CNBC press release, the network delivered over 25 hours of in-depth programming from Davos, led by Shereen Bhan, Managing Editor, CNBC-TV18. The coverage spanned television and digital platforms, offering viewers exclusive interviews, high-impact discussions and real-time insights from one of the world’s most influential global gatherings. The WEF Annual Meeting brings together representatives from more than 100 governments, international organisations, partner companies, civil society leaders and experts, making it a pivotal forum for global dialogue.

Reflecting on CNBC-TV18’s sustained presence at Davos, Shereen Bhan said the network has, for over two decades, ensured Indian audiences have first access to conversations with the world’s most powerful leaders. She noted that through immersive interviews and thoughtful discussions across economics, geopolitics, technology and sustainability, CNBC-TV18 continues to deliver depth, context and credibility, while keeping India’s voice central to global decision-making. She also highlighted the network’s exclusive evening mixer at Davos, which brings global leaders together in an informal setting to enable candid and meaningful dialogue beyond the main stage.

Smriti Mehra, CEO, English & Business News, Network18, said CNBC-TV18’s Davos coverage has evolved into a trusted platform connecting Indian viewers with the world’s most consequential conversations. She added that the network’s continued presence reflects Network18’s commitment to credible journalism and to amplifying India’s priorities on the global stage. Mehra acknowledged the support of presenting partner Cognizant, co-presenting partner Bank of Baroda, state partners including the governments of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh, and associate partners Suzlon, RRP Electronics and BLS International.

A key highlight of this year’s coverage was a first-of-its-kind closed-door session curated by CNBC-TV18, featuring Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw alongside India’s top technology leaders, including K Krithivasan of TCS, Rishad Premji of Wipro and Salil Parekh of Infosys. Joined by more than 15 global business leaders, the session focused on India’s AI roadmap, offering candid perspectives on policy, innovation and global competitiveness, and underlining the network’s role in shaping agenda-setting conversations on the world stage.

The network’s Davos 2026 coverage also featured in-depth conversations with an influential line-up of leaders from government, industry and global institutions, including Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis, Himanta Biswa Sarma and Hemant Soren, global business heads such as Stephen A. Schwarzman, Anish Shah and Brian Moynihan, and senior leaders from organisations including the World Economic Forum, Mastercard, Franklin Templeton, Cognizant and Schneider Electric.

With a 21-year association with Davos, a robust programming slate and strong institutional backing, CNBC-TV18 continues to set the benchmark for comprehensive, credible and influential coverage from the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, ensuring Indian audiences remain closely connected to the ideas and decisions shaping the global economy.