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NDTV reports PAT of Rs.76.26 mn for the 1Q
MUMBAI: New Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV) has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended 30 June. The consolidated income is up by 437 per cent to Rs 405.34 million for the June 2004 quarter as against Rs. 75.52 million reported in the corresponding quarter.
The company reported a Profit before depreciation, interest and tax (PBDIT) of Rs.125.70 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2004 against the loss of Rs. 183.03 million reported in the corresponding quarter.
The company reported Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 76.26 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2004 as against the loss of Rs.205.47 million reported in the corresponding quarter ended June 30, 2003, stated an official release.
NDTV attributed its improved performance to the rising viewership. The release added that the revenues this quarter were also assisted by the general elections.
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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.
