Question : BUSINESS CHANNEL ON STOCK MARKET



(a) whether the Government propose to start a Business Channel on stock market on the lines of existing CNBC Channel;

(b) if so, the time by which the said channel is likely to start; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SMT. SUSHMA SWARAJ)

(a): No Sir.

(b): Does not arise.


(c): Channels/ programmes are started/telecast as per programme requirements/availability of resources. A programme `Business Day` is already being telecast five days a week from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on DD-News Channel.