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Jai Maharashtra assigns its ad sales to Aidem Ventures
MUMBAI: The team at media and ad sales repping company Aidem Ventures is saying Jai Maharashtra these days. No, no they are not becoming fundamental Maharashtrians; the company has been appointed as the official media and sales rep for the news channel from the Sahana group which was launched on 1 May 2013.
Jai Maharashtra has brought on board a great blend of anchors and the finest talent from the news television industry. With Mandar Phanse as the editor, Tulsidas Bhoiteand and Ravi Ambekar as the executive editors, the channel has already gained tremendous traction in the Maharashtra market.
Jai Maharashtra plans to establish a strong foothold in the Television industry which is evident from its availability across cable & leading DTH platforms including Videocon D2H, 7 Star, Scod18, Siti Cable and GTPL. Jai Maharashtra boasts of a modern infrastructure to broadcast digital quality signals promising exceptional clarity.
Aidem Ventures Regional and News Broadcast business head Alok Rakshit says: “Regional channels accounted for approximately 27 per cent of total television viewership in 2012, which is proportionate to the advertising market share they commanded during the same period. Advertising interest in regional markets is strong and broadcasters see immense potential for revenues from local advertisers who are willing to pay a premium to reach their targeted audience. From our own experience with regional channels, we have come to realise that a staggering number of advertisers are seeing the benefits of developing localised communications strategies using sponsorships, promotions and integrated branded content around regional TV. It gives us immense pleasure to be associated with Jai Maharashtra and look forward to driving its vision.”
“The Aidem team has a good understanding of the Indian advertising market and we believe they‘ll help us connect better with our advertisers. We look forward to a continued association with them to help us achieve better yield for the channel over the long term” said Sahana group‘s Waahiid Ali Khan.
“Given Aidem‘s proven track record in the News TV advertising trade, this association is a great way to begin the new financial year,” added Sahana Films president Adil Mateen.
Brands
Domino’s Q1 profit falls 6.6 per cent, announces $1 billion buyback
Sales rise 3.4 per cent as pizza giant balances growth and shareholder returns
NEW YORK: Domino’s reported a mixed start to 2026, with first-quarter net income slipping even as global sales and store expansion held steady. The company also announced a fresh $1 billion share buyback, underlining its continued focus on shareholder returns.
Global retail sales rose 3.4 per cent on a constant-currency basis to $4.74 billion. The US remained a key growth engine, with same-store sales inching up 0.9 per cent, supported by a 1.5 per cent rise at company-owned outlets.
International markets, however, painted a more uneven picture. While Domino’s added 161 net new stores overseas during the quarter, international same-store sales declined 0.4 per cent. Overall revenues still climbed 3.5 per cent to $1.15 billion, driven by higher supply chain revenues and a 2.6 per cent increase in food basket pricing for franchisees.
On the profitability front, net income fell 6.6 per cent to $139.8 million, compared to $149.7 million a year earlier. Diluted earnings per share dropped to $4.13 from $4.33. The decline was largely attributed to a $30 million unfavourable swing in unrealised gains linked to its investment in DPC Dash Ltd.
Despite this, operational performance showed resilience. Income from operations rose 9.6 per cent to $230.4 million, supported in part by a $7.8 million pre-tax gain from the sale of a corporate aircraft.
Domino’s footprint continued to expand, with the company ending the quarter at 22,322 stores across more than 90 markets. In the US, digital orders remained dominant, accounting for over 85 per cent of retail sales in 2025.
The company also maintained its dividend payout, declaring $1.99 per share, payable on 30 June 2026. After repurchasing $75.1 million worth of stock during the quarter, the new authorisation lifts the total available for buybacks to $1.29 billion.
Domino’s chief executive officer Russell Weiner said the company’s scale and store-level economics position it well to capture further market share in 2026, even as competition intensifies.
As Domino’s leans into expansion and capital returns, the latest results show a business managing short-term pressures while keeping its long-term growth strategy firmly in play.
