News Broadcasting
TV18 Q3 net profit up 42 % at Rs 208 million
MUMBAI: Television 18 India Ltd declared its third quarter results for the period ended 31 december 2007. Net profit for the quarter (after deferred tax) was Rs 208.22 million, up 42.3 per cent from the Rs 146.31 million achieved in the corresponding quarter a year ago.
TV18’s Total Q3 Revenues surge to Rs 1.12 bn; UP 74 per cnt YoY and up 27 per cent QoQ.
Business news revenues were up 57 per cent (YoY), according to a statement issued by the company on the unaudited results. Business News operating margin was back at 50 per cent. Internet revenues were up 161 per cent (YoY), while newswire18 revenues were up 44 per cent (QoQ).
Meanwhile, Infomedia (subsidiary-under-acquisition) revenues stood at Rs 410 million;
Highlights:
• TV18 forays into print medium with acquisition of Infomedia.
• Announces a Strategic tie-up with Forbes to launch business magazine.
• Web18 revenues show promising growth. Moneycontrol stays ahead of ndtv.com and wsj.com for the entire quarter.
TV18 MD Raghav Bahl said: “We are happy to announce the financial results for this quarter. We are excited about our entry in the print space through the acquisition of Infomedia. Both news channels are maintaining their dominant positions in relevant markets. Web18 revenues have started showing strong growth. Newswire18 is continuously adding new clients to its list.”
News Broadcasting
Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
