News Broadcasting
IBN18 Q1 standalone net loss at Rs 190 mn
MUMBAI: IBN18 Broadcast has posted a standalone net loss of Rs 190 million for the three months ended 30 June, swinging away from a net profit position as it gained political advertising from the general elections in the earlier-year quarter.
Total income dropped 9 per cent to Rs 520 million, indicating the windfall from political ads was short-lived. In the first quarter of FY’10, the company had posted a standalone net profit of Rs 170 million on a revenue of Rs 570 million.
The standalone results constitute the financials of English and Hindi news channels CNN IBN and IBN7.
In the quarter under review, IBN18 has reported an operating loss of Rs 70 million, up from a loss of Rs 60 million in the prior-year period.
Expenses rose 15.68 per cent to Rs 590 million, as against Rs 510 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal.
IBN18’s consolidated net loss stood at Rs 110 million. Total income was at Rs 1.73 billion, while expenditure stood at Rs 1.68 billion for the quarter.
News Broadcasting
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.
