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Adhikari Brothers post net profit of Rs 27.6 m for Q2
MUMBAI: Lower telecasting and production expenses as well as a lower wage bill have helped SABTNL post a healthy RS 27.60 million as profit after tax for Q2 2002-3, a rise of over 275 per cent over a net of RS 7.35 million posted for the same period last year.
The company’s income from operations however, shows a dip from RS 197.8 million in Q2 last year to RS 179.3 million in the quarter just ended. Other income too has nearly halved from RS 12.12 million in Q2 last year to RS 6.11 million in the quarter just ended. Domestic sales of software have however shown a n improvement this quarter over Q1 02 and continue to lead the figure of export sales by a wide margin – standing at RS 144.3 m over the export sales figure of RS 34.8 m.
The company that took over the channel business from Sabe TV during the current fiscal, has reported lower telecasting and production expenses as against the same quarter last year – down from RS 162.5 million to RS 113.6 million this year. Staff expenditure has also been lower this year – from RS 5.94 million in Q2 last year to RS 4.91 million in the quarter just ended.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
