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Airtel Digital TV services Q1-2014 losses halve as compared to Q1-2013
BENGALURU: Airtel’s Digital TV services business contributed Rs 490 crore or just 2.4 per cent to Bharati Airtel’s (Airtel) Q1-2014 total net revenues of Rs 20,2263 crore, but its loss for the quarter at Rs115.6 crore eroded the communications services major’s PAT of Rs1837.7 crore by 6.3 per cent.
The loss for Q1-2014 of Rs115.6 crore by the Digital TV services business, was however almost half (51 per cent) of the loss of Rs 226.5 crore for Q1-2013 and about 65 per cent of the Rs 178.4 crore loss reported for Q4-2013. During FY-2013, Airtel’s Digital TV services business’s reported loss was Rs 810.5 crore.
Consequently, its capital employed (segment’s assets minus segment’s losses) has eroded 34.5 per cent to Rs (-2.946.8) crore in Q1-2014 from Rs (-2,190.4) crore in Q1-2013 and by 4.7 per cent from Rs (-2,813.8) crore for Q4-2103.
Revenues from Airtel’s Digital TV services business for Q1-2014 grew 34 per cent from Rs 365.8 crore in Q1-2013 to Rs 490 crore mentioned above and by 10.9 per cent as compared to Rs 441.9 crore reported for Q4-2013. During FY-2013, Airtel’s Digital TV services business had revenues of Rs1,629.5 crore.
Airtel has reported a 14.2 per cent growth in its customer base for its Digital TV services from 7.4 million in Q1-2013 to 8.452 million in Q1-2014 and a 4.35 per cent growth from the 8.1 million reported for Q4-2013.
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Sony PAL to air Sankat Mochan Hanuman from May 4 at 9 PM
Mythological series brings Lord Hanuman’s tale of devotion and courage back to TV
MUMBAI: Sony PAL is set to bring back the timeless mythological series Sankat Mochan Hanuman, with its premiere scheduled for May 4 at 9 PM. The show revisits the legendary journey of Lord Hanuman, offering viewers a chance to reconnect with one of Indian mythology’s most revered figures.
Centred on themes of devotion, courage and righteousness, the series traces Hanuman’s unwavering loyalty to Lord Ram and his fearless stand against evil. With its mix of dramatic storytelling and visually rich sequences, the show aims to deliver both entertainment and spiritual resonance, appealing to audiences across age groups.
The narrative unfolds as a larger-than-life saga, positioning Hanuman as the ultimate protector and a symbol of strength and selfless service. His journey, rooted in faith and duty, continues to strike a chord with viewers, making the series as relevant today as ever.
The cast features Gagan Malik as Lord Ram, Debalina Chatterjee as Sita, Nirbhay Wadhwa in the titular role, and Saurav Gurjar as Raavan. Their performances bring depth and authenticity to characters deeply embedded in Indian cultural memory.
With its return to television, the show is positioned as more than just a rerun. It taps into a renewed appetite for mythological storytelling, blending nostalgia with timeless values.
As audiences increasingly seek content that resonates beyond entertainment, ‘Sankat Mochan Hanuman’ offers a familiar yet powerful narrative, reminding viewers that stories of faith and courage never really go out of style.
