Times Network, India’s premium broadcast network, has named seasoned financial and business journalist, Nikunj Dalmia, as the Managing Editor of its soon-to-be-launched Hindi business news channel ET NOW Swadesh.

In his new role, Nikunj will lead all editorial decisions and oversee the management of the channel besides continuing his role as the Managing Editor of the Network’s English Business News Channel, ET NOW, where he hosts the shows, The Market and Closing Trades.

With over two decades of experience in tracking corporate India, government policies, domestic and global economies, Nikunj has witnessed some of the biggest financial events and has built a reputation of understanding the dynamics of the markets. One of India’s most renowned business news anchors, Nikunj has gained the respect of the market voices, as well as the trust of viewers who tune in to his shows, an official statement from Tines Network claimed.

Commenting on the development, MK Anand, MD & CEO Times Network, said, “Nikunj is a Network stalwart and has played a pivotal role in nourishing and growing ETNOW since its inception. In the Indian Business Journalist community, he is peerless with a reputation built on in-depth knowledge of financial markets, businesses and micro & macro-economic trends. Nikunj has been instrumental in shaping and sustaining ETNOW’s market leadership.

“True to our motto, Rise With India, ETNOW has delivered breakthrough stories that have redefined the Indian economic landscape and is the preferred choice of the country’s top policy-makers, corporates and business news viewers. We are thrilled at the launch of our second Hindi news offering, ET NOW Swadesh and I am confident Nikunj will lead this new mandate to its glory and success, and further raise the bar for the Hindi Business News Category.”

Talking about his new role, Nikunj said, “I am really excited to take on this new mantle and look forward to working with a talented and determined team of journalists and crew. With a unique content offering that is focused on empowering viewers with the knowledge that will enable them to be part of India’s growth story, ET NOW Swadesh will sharply differentiate itself from other players in the Hindi Business News category.”