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Balaji stock hits the roof as Q3 net profit Rs 85 million
Yes, Balaji Telefilms has done it again: turned out enviable financial results at a time when other media firms are struggling to match last year’s performances. The Ekta Kapoor promoted Balaji has reported a net profit of Rs 85.1 million in the third quarter ended 31 December 2001, which is up 28.5 per cent over the Rs 66.2 million it notched in the second quarter ended on 30 September 2001. Its net margin is a chirpy 28 per cent for the just concluded quarter.
Net sales are up by a healthy 27.8 per cent from Rs 236.2 million in Q2 to Rs 301.9 million in this quarter. Some 75 per cent (Rs 230.82 million) of total sales has come from commissioned programs and the remaining 25 per cent is from sponsored programs in the Q3.
The company has managed to keep a tight rein on costs with production and telecast fees staying put at the same level as the earlier two quarters which was Rs 137.42 million.
The spurt in revenues has come at a time when its other income in the quarter has gone down by 60 per cent from Rs 5.2 million to Rs 2.11 million.
The market has been expecting good results from India’s leading production house as it has driven up the Balaji share from Rs 185 hardly two months ago to Rs 400 plus in the past fortnight. And it responded similarly today with the Balaji share opening at Rs 414.65. It then oscillated in the Rs 412 – 444.85 band closing at a new high of Rs 426. The BSE index was steady at 3384.38, with a marginal positive change of 0.22 per cent.
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
