News Broadcasting
IBN18 Q3 standalone net loss at Rs 109.6 mn
MUMBAI: IBN18 Broadcast Ltd has posted a standalone net loss of Rs 109.63 million for the quarter ended 31 December, marginally up from a net loss of Rs 104.05 million in the year-ago period.
The standalone results constitute the financials of English and Hindi news channels CNN IBN and IBN7.
For the quarter under review, total income increased 24.47 per cent to Rs 585.03 million. The company managed to keep the expenses under check at Rs 525.98 million, as compared to Rs 533.32 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal.
In the quarter, IBN18 has reported operating profit of Rs 59.05 million, as compared to an operating loss of Rs 63.30 million in the prior-year period.
The company said in a statement that CNN IBN managed a 48 per cent Q-o-Q revenue growth, while IBN7 has seen a jump of 39 per cent in revenue. It also said that the Hindi news channel has achieved EBITDA break-even during the quarter.
IBN18’s consolidated net loss stood at Rs 106.06 million. Total income was at Rs 1.94 billion, while expenditure stood at Rs 1.85 billion for the quarter.
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.
