India Today Group Rings NSE Bell to Mark 50 Years; Aroon Purie Reaffirms Promise of Fearless Journalism

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On this Special Report, the India Today Group marks its 50th anniversary with a historic bell-ringing ceremony at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in Mumbai. Chairman Aroon Purie, alongside Vice Chairperson Kalli Purie, led the event celebrating five decades of journalistic excellence. In his address, Aroon Purie reaffirmed the group's core mission, stating, 'We carry forward the same promise that defined us in 1975, to always ask the difficult questions, to always stand tall in the face of power.' The programme highlights the group's journey from print to digital dominance and its role in shaping the national narrative. The event also saw the presence of NSE MD and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan, symbolizing the union of India's biggest newsroom and its financial nerve center.

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00:00The India Today group is marking 50 years of fearless journalism and influence

00:06rang the National Stock Exchange's ceremonial bell.

00:11Now that's a powerful symbol at the heart of India's markets.

00:16The ceremony brought together two institutions that have shaped modern India.

00:20The newsroom that chronicled the journey of our country

00:25and the exchange that powers India's economic engine.

00:30Four, three, two, one.

00:37The iconic bull at the entrance to the National Stock Exchange in Mumbai.

00:42And holding it by the horns, Arun Puri, chairman of the India Today group,

00:47Kalipuri, vice chairperson and managing director.

00:50Bringing India's biggest newsroom and India's biggest stock market together

01:01in a moment that blends media legacy with market history.

01:05This afternoon at the National Stock Exchange,

01:10the leadership of the India Today group marked a historic milestone.

01:1450 years of journalism, credibility and influence

01:18with the NSE ceremonial bell ringing ceremony.

01:21A walk through India's financial nerve centre.

01:27A quiet reminder of how markets and media together shape the national narrative.

01:34The exchange and the newsroom.

01:36Two institutions that have questioned and powered India's growth story.

01:40Inside the NSC atrium, the stage was set to chronicle the 50-year journey of India Today group

01:47from print to television to digital dominance.

01:51Today, journalism at the India Today group is digitally empowered,

01:59where storytelling transcends platforms

02:02and where credibility and candid, constructive conversations,

02:06not clicks and TRPs become the most valuable currency.

02:12We carry forward the same promise that defined us in 1975.

02:17To always ask the difficult questions.

02:22To always stand tall in the face of power.

02:25To always serve the people of India with integrity and courage.

02:30Thank you to our readers, our viewers and the extraordinary teams

02:35who pour their passion into this institution every single day.

02:40To all of you, I offer my deepest gratitude.

02:44Thank you, NSC, for this honour.

02:46Thank you, India, for 50 remarkable years.

02:51The bell we ring today is for the next chapter for India and for India Today.

02:56The NSC bell, a timeless tradition.

02:59An icon that echoes the exchange's genesis

03:02and symbolises confidence, momentum and the next chapter in India's financial story.

03:0850 years from print to television, to many television channels, to business channels and now through social media, through web.

03:21And the same people, same team doing that is amazing.

03:25And for me, literally, we all grew up reading India Today.

03:31And now we actually go to sleep watching Aaj Tak.

03:37And so that is what tells you that honest journalism has a place in life and in the life of AI, life with AI.

03:4812 seconds, 11, count with me.

03:51The countdown begins, all eyes on the bell.

03:55The chairman, the vice chairperson and managing director, the India Today Group CEO, the NSC MD and CEO,

04:03together at the heart of India's financial marketplace.

04:06A historic ring, a landmark partnership and a moment that brings together the power of information and the force of markets.

04:25Interestingly, the partnership on the floor pushed the nifty over the 26,000 level for the first time in five days.

04:34From the trading floor, the celebrations moved to the iconic Business Today Most Powerful Women Awards 2025,

04:42honouring leadership, excellence and impact of women in corporate roles.

04:46Bureau Report, Business Today TV.

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