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Crest Animation Q1 FY07 revenues slips at Rs 51 million
MUMBAI: Crest Animation Studios Ltd, has revenues, which stood at Rs 51 million for the qarter ended 30 June as against Rs 72 million in the same period of last fiscal.
The net Loss after tax and before has been recorded at Rs 33 million as against Rs 6 million for the corresponding period.
During the quarter, the company shifted its entire operations into a state of art studio at Ghatkopar, Mumbai. Consequently, this transition resulted in a downtime of three to four weeks in several processes, due to which there was a significant impact in the current quarter’s revenue billings, though all expenses relating thereto and the expenses of shifting have been charged to the accounts, according to an official release.
The results of the quarter, to the above extent have to be treated as exceptional and may not be comparable consistently with the same quarter for the previous year or with the succeeding quarters.
The above transition will not impact the planned annual revenues of the company for the year. The company continues to have a healthy outstanding order book position. During the quarter, the Company has signed and begun work on two new DVD/TV projects, aggregating to approximately Rs 210 million with leading international studios for delivery over the next twelve to eighteen months, in addition to the existing projects under execution.
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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.
