News Broadcasting
Crest’s Q2 net profit at Rs 5.5 million
MUMBAI: Crest Animation Studios Limited (CASL) has reinforced its turnaround performance for the second quarter ended September 2004, having come back into the black in the first quarter of the current fiscal.
During the last quarter, the company has registered a net Profit of Rs 5.5 million as against a loss of Rs 11.2 million for the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
The company registered a 74 per cent jump in total income at Rs 71.3 million as compared to Rs 41.1 million for the second quarter of the previous year. Operating profit margin has surged to 38.06 per cent during the September ended quarter, from 15.28 per cent in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Profit before interest depreciation and tax has shot up to Rs 26.9 million as against Rs 5.71 million during the same period.
For the first half of the current fiscal, the company’s total income stood at Rs 140.1 million, up by 64 per cent from Rs 85.4 million a year ago.
News Broadcasting
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.
