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Hinduja TMT Q2 net rises 126 %
MUMBAI: Hinduja TMT Ltd has reported a net profit of Rs 158.40 million for the quarter ended 30 September as compared to Rs 70.19 million for the corresponding quarter in 2001.
Total income has increased from Rs 131.05 million to Rs 282.06 million, a company statement said.
Hinduja TMT at its board meeting held today also approved in-principle the merger of two of its media-content subsidiaries ‘IndusInd Entertainment Ltd’ which operates the popular local channel ‘In Mumbai’ and ‘Cable Video India Ltd’ which operates Hindi Movie Channel ‘CVO’ into ‘InNetwork Entertainment Ltd’ its subsidiary for all its media-content business.
S Solomon Raj vice-chairman, HTMT, was quoted as saying:
“The tremendous growth in our performance during the first half of the current fiscal as compared to the previous year was due to the ramping up of our core activity of IT and ITES. The results are in accordance with the guidance for FY 2002-03. The merger of three of our media – content subsidiaries will result in operational synergies and facilitate consolidation, development and expansion of our content business.”
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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.
