Even as business and financial news organization BQ Prime is all set to transform into TV business channel NDTV Profit today, Electronics & IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar will be the keynote speaker at the launch ceremony in Mumbai.

“BQ Prime is now NDTV Profit. #NDTVProfitIsHere,” a post on X (formerly Twitter) by @NDTVProfitIndia stated yesterday, attracting many congratulatory messages from people.

A government statement yesterday said that in his keynote address, Chandrasekhar will shed light on India’s transformative journey over the past nine years, showcasing how technology has played a pivotal role in changing lives, fostering innovation and bridging the gaps between the government and citizens. He will also underscore India’s growing stature as a trusted tech partner globally, emphasizing that India has evolved from being merely a consumer to becoming a significant producer of technology, actively shaping the future of tech, the statement added.

The board of New Delhi Television, through a circular dated November 28, had approved to restart regular operations of NDTV Profit television channel from December 8, NDTV had said in a stock exchange filing.

Billionaire Gautam Adani-led Adani Group last year announced the acquisition of a 27.26 percent equity stake in NDTV from founders Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy.

The acquisition was completed on December 30, 2022, on the block deal window of the NSE. Adanis now owns a 64.71 percent stake in the TV news company, which had witnessed another deal with the founder, Roys, earlier giving the Adani group substantial stake in the news venture.