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Dish TV unveils hackathon for M&E industry
MUMBAI: Aimed at inviting disruptive ideas, Dish TV India Ltd has announced the launch of Dish-a-thon, a hackathon for the media and entertainment (M&E) industry. The company is inviting tech enthusiasts to develop unique products and create impactful solutions to advance digital transformation for great customer experience.
“Our latest initiative, Dish-a-thon is aimed at delivering unparalleled customer experiences. We’re thrilled to be leading this never done before initiative in the M&E/broadcast industry, which will provide opportunity for tech enthusiasts to come up with ideas that will re-define technology in the M&E/broadcast industry for the future,” Dish TV India Ltd group CEO Anil Dua said on the launch of Dish-a-thon.
The event is open for individual teams of developers and startups. DishTV, in collaboration with IncubateIND, will be shortlisting 25 teams for a 30-hour open-format grand finale. It will be organised in Bengaluru on June 16 and in Delhi on June 23, 2018.
“We are proud to partner Dish TV, the pioneer in the DTH industry in the inaugural year of Dish-a-thon. Dish TV has always been at the forefront of development with its path-breaking initiatives and the most receptive brand that has imbibed innovation in its culture. We really hope that some of the ideas that will come from this Dish-a-thon will be accepted and worked upon by the leadership team of Dish TV,” IncubateIND co-founder Samkit Sharma said.
While the event is aimed at “young innovators/disruptors/startups/students/developers across India,” participants will get an opportunity to interact with industry experts and work with mentors to co-create and co-develop. The winners will be offered cash prizes and a chance to work with Dish TV.
“It’s an industry-first initiative being done at this scale and depth that encourages innovation in the DTH industry to introduce fresh ideas to create new products and drive digital transformation. Dish-a-thon will provide a platform to innovators to enhance the present TV-viewing experience and also to sow the seeds for future disruptions in this industry,” Dish TV India Ltd senior vice president (marketing) Sukhpreet Singh said.
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Den Networks reports Rs 1,227 million FY26 profit growth
Revenue crosses Rs 10,009 million as margins improve and costs ease
MUMBAI: Not all signals are on screen some are buried in the balance sheet. Den Networks has reported a steady financial performance for FY26, with profit after tax rising to Rs 1,227.53 million, reflecting improved operational discipline despite a relatively flat top line. For the year ended March 31, 2026, the company posted revenue from operations of Rs 10,009.17 million, marginally higher than Rs 9,891.45 million in FY25. Total income stood almost unchanged at Rs 12,282.10 million compared to Rs 12,279.77 million a year earlier, signalling stability rather than aggressive expansion.
The real story, however, lies beneath the surface. Total expenses declined to Rs 10,648.32 million from Rs 10,691.30 million, driven by tighter cost controls across key heads. Employee benefit expenses dropped to Rs 548.64 million from Rs 651.52 million, while depreciation and amortisation expenses also eased to Rs 652.01 million from Rs 723.06 million, indicating a leaner operational structure.
As a result, profit before tax rose to Rs 1,633.78 million from Rs 1,588.47 million, while profit after tax improved to Rs 1,227.53 million, up from Rs 1,173.96 million in the previous year. Earnings per share stood at Rs 2.57, compared to Rs 2.46 in FY25, underlining incremental shareholder value creation.
On the balance sheet front, the company’s total assets expanded to Rs 43,416.76 million from Rs 42,496.64 million, supported by a sharp rise in bank balances to Rs 30,628.71 million. Equity also strengthened to Rs 38,532.74 million, reflecting accumulated profits and a growing financial cushion.
Cash flow dynamics, however, present a more nuanced picture. While investing activities generated a net inflow of Rs 632.80 million, operating activities saw an outflow of Rs 553.50 million, largely due to tax payments and working capital adjustments. The company ended the year with cash and cash equivalents of Rs 151.70 million, up from Rs 106.11 million.
Taken together, the numbers suggest a business that is prioritising efficiency over expansion holding revenue steady while tightening costs and strengthening its balance sheet. In an industry where growth often grabs headlines, Den Networks appears to be making a quieter statement: sometimes, resilience is the real signal.
