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Discovery Channel content to be preloaded in select Nokia handsets
MUMBAI: Discovery Communications has formed a mobile content deal with Nokia which aims at delivering to consumers Discovery’s high quality, knowledge-based content preloaded onto Nokia s latest mobile devices and wireless personal devices.
This tie-up is symbolic of Discovery’s aggressive efforts to create content for new distribution platforms across the globe, and Nokia’s drive to leverage its mobile technology to offer consumers great user experiences.
The initial phase of the deal provides consumers ready access to a Discovery produced “Best of Discovery” montage clip on the Nokia N92 mobile device and Nokia 770 Internet Tablet. The clip includes inspiring and engaging video of nature scenes, landscapes, animals, and city-scenes. Also, Discovery’s content will be demonstrated on Nokia’s devices in many trade shows.
Discovery Communications senior executive VP of strategy and development Donald A. Baer said,”Cooperating with Nokia, which is widely recognized as one of the most innovative companies in the world, allows Discovery to bring its high quality content to consumers wherever they are, whenever they want it.The worldwide appeal, utility and flexibility of Discovery’s content make it a great fit for on-the-go applications.”
“Discovery Communications is an ideal partner in cooperation to show the world the very best of what both companies have to offer-engaging and knowledge-based information on sophisticated and innovative devices.This collaboration allows Nokia to continue its leadership in mobile communications as we find better and smarter ways to connect people to our partners’ information and entertainment services,” said Nokia senior VP of multimedia experiences Ilkka Raiskinen.
Discovery has now deployed its content for mobile devices from 21 different wireless carriers in 11 countries. launched direct-to-consumer WAP portals in the United Kingdom and Asia as well as a broadband portal in the U.K. and rolled out video on demand with 20 carriers in 10 countries.
MUMBAI: When margins wobble, liquidity talks and in Q3 FY25-26, cash did most of the talking. Den Networks Limited closed the December quarter with consolidated revenue of Rs.251 crore, marginally higher than the previous quarter but down 4 per cent year-on-year, even as profitability stayed resilient on the back of strong cash reserves and disciplined cost control.
Subscription income softened to Rs.98 crore, slipping 3 per cent sequentially and 14 per cent from last year, while placement and marketing income offered some cheer, rising 15 per cent quarter-on-quarter to Rs.148 crore. Total costs climbed faster than revenue, up 7 per cent QoQ to Rs.238 crore, driven largely by higher content costs and operating expenses. As a result, EBITDA dropped sharply to Rs.13 crore from Rs.19 crore in Q2 and Rs.28 crore a year ago, pulling margins down to 5 per cent.
Yet, the bottom line refused to blink. Profit after tax stood at Rs.40 crore, up 15 per cent sequentially and only marginally lower than last year’s Rs.42 crore. A healthy Rs.57 crore in other income helped cushion operating pressure, keeping profit before tax at Rs.48 crore, broadly stable quarter-on-quarter despite the tougher cost environment.
The real headline-grabber, however, sits on the balance sheet. The company remains debt-free, with cash and cash equivalents swelling to Rs.3,279 crore as of December 31, 2025. Net worth rose to Rs.3,748 crore, while online collections accounted for 97 per cent of total receipts, underscoring strong cash discipline across operations, including subsidiaries.
In short, while Q3 showed signs of operating strain, the financial backbone remains solid. With zero gross debt, steady profits and a formidable cash war chest, the company enters the next quarter with flexibility firmly on its side proving that in uncertain markets, balance sheet strength can be the best growth strategy.
